Internal Plastering Skimming in Horsham, West Sussex

Is there anything that dates a house more than a heavy Artex ceiling? Most homeowners we speak to in West Sussex are desperate to see the back of those 1980s swirls and stipples. The good news is, you don't necessarily have to rip the whole ceiling down. Our team often uses a technique called 'overboarding', where we fix new, flat plasterboard directly over the old texture before skimming it. It's a faster, cleaner way to get a modern look without the massive headache of a full demolition. If you're worried about older Artex containing asbestos, don't fret—we've seen it all and can advise you on the safest way to handle it.

What exactly is skimming? Think of it as the final, delicate layer of 'Multi-Finish' plaster that creates a flawless surface. It’s an art form, really. We apply a thin coat over your existing walls or new plasterboard, using professional beading to ensure every corner is sharp and every edge is straight. Once it’s dry, you'll have a paint-ready finish that's so smooth you won't even need to pick up a piece of sandpaper. It’s the ideal solution for covering up old wallpaper scars or minor imperfections that have been bothering you for years.

Does your wall sound hollow when you give it a little tap? That’s what we call 'blown' plaster—where the bond between the plaster and the brickwork has failed. It's a common sight in many of the older properties across Horsham. If left alone, it'll eventually crumble and fall away. We specialise in internal repairs and patching, hacking away the loose bits and using high-quality bonding or browning to level things back out. We even use scrim tape on the joints to reinforce the area, making sure those pesky cracks don't decide to make an appearance again a few months down the line.

If you're building a new extension or perhaps just want to improve the insulation in a chilly room, dry lining is often the way to go. It’s a versatile method where we fix plasterboard to timber or metal studs, or even 'dot and dab' it straight onto masonry. This creates a perfectly flat base for our team to skim over. For our Horsham customers looking to save on energy bills, we can even install insulated plasterboard on external-facing walls. It's amazing how much warmer a room feels once it's been properly boarded and finished.