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title: "Skimming and re-skimming in Winchester | 4.9 Star · From £450"
description: "Skimming and re-skimming in Winchester by Heath plastering and rendering. Smooth walls and ceilings over new boards or old plaster. Book Now."
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# Skimming and re-skimming in Winchester

> Skimming and re-skimming in Winchester by Heath plastering and rendering. Smooth walls and ceilings over new boards or old plaster. Book Now.

Heath plastering and rendering skims new plasterboard and tired old walls and ceilings in Winchester, giving rooms a smooth, flat finish that is ready for paint or wallpaper.

## Skimming and re-skimming price

The price depends on the floor area, the ceiling height and the condition of the surface being covered.
- Skimming and re-skimming: from £450
- A room with old, uneven plaster needs more preparation than new plasterboard, and the price reflects that.
- Walls and ceilings in the same room are priced together.

### Included
- Preparing the surface with bonding agent where needed
- Two thin coats of finishing plaster
- Trowelling to a flat, closed surface
- Corners and reveals taken sharp

### Not included as standard
- Plasterboard fitting, which is priced as dry lining
- Painting and wallpapering afterwards
- Structural repairs to walls that are moving

## When to book skimming for a room

Skimming is the final coat that makes a wall or ceiling flat, whether the base is new plasterboard or plaster that is already there.
- **New plasterboard:** Boarded walls and ceilings get a skim coat so the joints disappear and the room has one continuous surface.
- **Tired or uneven plaster:** Old walls with ridges, patched areas or a rough finish are covered with a fresh skim to flatten them.
- **Before redecorating:** A fresh skim gives paint and wallpaper a clean base, which matters most on walls that show every flaw in side light.

## What happens on the day

A skim goes on quickly and has to be worked while the plaster is at the right stage.
- **Prepare the surface:** The wall or ceiling is cleaned, loose material is removed and a bonding coat goes on where the surface is too smooth or dry to take plaster.
- **Apply the coats:** A first thin coat is laid on, followed straight away by a second, then trowelled again as it firms to close up the surface.
- **Let it dry out:** The plaster dries from dark to pale. It is ready for a mist coat when the colour is even across the room.

## How booking works
1. **Tell us about the job:** Tap Book Now and describe the work in the chat. Photos help.
2. **Get your price:** You see your price in the chat. A set price is paid at checkout; any other job is quoted first.
3. **Choose your visit:** Give your address and when you are free, and the visit is arranged.

## Skimming and re-skimming questions

### What is the difference between skimming new boards and old walls?

On new plasterboard the skim is the finishing coat over the boards. On an old wall the same coat goes over the existing plaster, once it has been prepared.

### Can you skim over painted walls?

Yes, once the paint is checked. Painted surfaces are treated with a bonding coat so the new plaster grips.

### How long does a room take to dry?

Drying depends on the thickness, the season and the heating, and fresh plaster should look an even pale colour before it is painted.

### Do you skim ceilings and walls together?

Yes. Doing both in one visit means the corners can be finished straight and the whole room dries at the same time.

## Business facts
- Service area: Winchester, Andover, Basingstoke, Southampton, Newbury, Alton, Fareham, Chandler's Ford, Kingsclere, Bishop's Waltham
- Calls: Calls answered 24/7
- Phone: +447868284623
- Email: team@heath-plastering-and-rendering.co.uk

## Book or ask a question
- [Book Now](https://heath-plastering-and-rendering.co.uk/#chat)

## Related services
- [Wall and ceiling repairs](https://heath-plastering-and-rendering.co.uk/services/wall-and-ceiling-repairs)
- [Plasterboard and dry lining](https://heath-plastering-and-rendering.co.uk/services/plasterboard-and-dry-lining)
- [Artex removal and smoothing](https://heath-plastering-and-rendering.co.uk/services/artex-removal-and-smoothing)
- [External wall rendering](https://heath-plastering-and-rendering.co.uk/services/external-wall-rendering)
- [External rendering repair](https://heath-plastering-and-rendering.co.uk/services/external-rendering-repair)