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General Plastering & Skimming

Mirror-smooth internal plastering, wall skimming, ceiling repairs, and renovations.

Expert General Plastering in Eastbourne & East Sussex

Whether you are renovating a period home, modernising an extension, or repairing damaged ceilings, Pro Coat Plastering delivers impeccably smooth, paint-ready walls and ceilings.

With over 20 years of trade expertise, we handle all aspects of domestic and commercial plastering throughout Eastbourne, Hailsham, Bexhill, and surrounding East Sussex communities. From small patch repairs and ceiling re-skims to entire house renovations, we take great pride in our clean working methods, punctual service, and glass-like finishes. Once the plaster is dry we also offer a complete decorating service.


What Our Plastering Services Cover

  • Two-Coat Skimming: Applying premium Thistle Multi-Finish plaster over plasterboard or backing coats for an ultra-smooth decorative finish.
  • Re-Skimming Old Walls: Transforming tired, cracked, or uneven walls into crisp, modern surfaces.
  • Artex Covering: Flattening textured ceilings and walls without unnecessary mess.
  • Ceiling Repairs & Replacement: Fixing sagging plaster, water leak damage, and installing new ceiling boards.
  • Float and Set: Applying hard backing plaster (Bonding or Hardwall) followed by a top skim on solid masonry or brickwork.
  • Coving & Cornice Finishing: Installing neat decorative coving to complement newly skimmed rooms.

Why Choose Pro Coat for Your Plastering

  • Pristine Cleanliness: We protect your living spaces with heavy-duty carpet film and floor protectors.
  • Laser-Straight Angles: We fit precision galvanized angle beads to guarantee sharp, durable, perfectly straight corners.
  • Fully Insured: Comprehensive £5M public liability insurance for complete peace of mind.
  • Guaranteed Workmanship: Every job is completed to the highest trade standards.

General Plastering & Skimming FAQs

Generally, internal plaster takes between 2 to 5 days to dry completely, depending on ambient room temperature, ventilation, and humidity. It will change from a dark wet brown to an even light pink when ready.

Yes, always apply a mist coat (a diluted matt emulsion with roughly 70% paint to 30% water) on fresh plaster. This seals the absorbent gypsum. Painting full-strength emulsion straight onto bare plaster can lead to cracking and peeling later.

Yes. As long as the existing substrate is structurally sound, we can seal it with a specialist bonding agent (such as Blue Grit) and apply a two-coat multi-finish skim to achieve a completely smooth, modern flat ceiling.

We treat your property with the utmost care. All floors, furniture, and woodwork are masked and protected with heavy-duty sheeting. We vacuum and tidy up thoroughly at the end of every working day.

Request a Quote for General Plastering & Skimming

Interested in our general plastering & skimming services? We offer free site surveys and detailed written estimates across Eastbourne and East Sussex. Get in touch to schedule a visit.

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