Plastering and skimming in Lincolnshire

Plastering and skimming: the basics

What the job involves

Plasterers skim walls and ceilings smooth, board and skim new stud walls, repair blown or cracked plaster, remove or cover textured ceilings and render outside walls. New plaster needs to dry fully before painting, usually a week or more.

What to ask a pro, and what to have ready

Describe the area in square metres or room sizes and what is there now (old plaster, bare brick, plasterboard, textured ceiling). Ask whether they will remove and dispose of old plaster, and how long before you can decorate.

Safety and good to know

Textured ceilings in homes built before about 2000 can contain asbestos; don't sand or scrape them yourself, and ask the plasterer how they would deal with them. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.

Good to know

plaster must dry out before painting, which can take a week or more depending on thickness and weather; painting too early traps moisture and the paint fails. Hairline cracks on new plaster are common and are filled before decorating. Ask whether the price includes PVA or bonding where needed, and how they protect floors.

Written by LincsDirectory from public guidance. It is general information, not advice for your situation. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.