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Skimming and Re-Plastering

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In truth, the beauty of a house is not really in how gigantic the house is or how well it was constructed. When it comes to a building’s beauty, it has little or nothing to do with what is underneath. Beauty is mostly concerned with the outward look, the finishing, the art and the finesse. In our opinion a little house with great finishes can be much more attractive than a large house with poor finishes.

Plastering or Re-plastering has to do with removing existing errors made by construction workers, creating a smooth surface where paint can be placed through painting and skimming. The plastering has to be done right using the right amount of sand, cement, and water to make a mortar, which is then applied with care. Norwich painters are local painters for hire, and have the aim of making your house have the best look ever.

At times it might not even be the fault of the house owner but the fault of cheap painters that have left your building at a sub-par standard. Over time there will be many places within your house that require skimming or re-plastering. The many factors to put into consideration before choosing the paint to plaster or re-plaster are where we excel. This is what differentiates the normal house painter from the best painters in town.

How do you know that you need to re-plaster?
Over time everything has wear and tear, even previously plastered walls, they can get to a point where your wall wear's out and the brick starts showing due to moisture or scraping, that’s a good time to engage our services. It’s not likely but eventually the walls could get to the point that the integrity of the wall can be in. Generally though this services is just for aesthetic pruposes only. It is important to note that painting and skimming cannot be done without a well re-plastered wall.

Skimming
Although the word 'plastering' is commonly used to replace the word 'skimming,' they are actualy two different terms. After all the plasterwork is done, making a very smooth surface is important, skimming is like the painter's finishing touch to work. The skimming makes the wall dry and ready for the painting job. It is important to note that skimming must be done to have a desirable surface in your house.
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There are so many painters out there who lack in giving great finishing touches, but you can get great finishes from your painters and decorators in Norwich. We are keen to make you happy about your home, whether it is replacing drywall to re-plastering the worn-out wall, we are up to the task any day and any time. We are a painters and Decorators Norwich company, and we are good, we guarantee 100% customer satisfaction if you choose to allow us to assist you in making your home, office or space the best place ever.

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Painting and Decorating
    • Interior and Exterior Painting
    • Wallpapering
    • Skimming and Re-Plastering
    • Gate, Fence and Shed Painting
  • Contact Us