Skimming vs Re-Plastering: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

Comparison of wall skimming and full re-plastering showing surface repairs, wall condition, and renovation requirements

Skimming is a thin 2 to 3mm finishing coat troweled over solid walls. Re-plastering strips failed plaster back to brick or lath, then rebuilds it. Skimming suits sound walls with light cracks; re-plastering fixes blown or crumbling plaster. Many older homes round here hide problems behind the wallpaper. One wall feels firm. The next sounds […]