Skim Coating for Smooth, Modern Walls
Rough, damaged or uneven walls don't always need to be torn out and replaced. Skim coating builds a smooth, uniform surface over your existing walls — giving you the clean, modern finish you want without a full re-board.
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A Smooth Finish Without Replacing Your Walls
Skim coating adds a thin layer of joint compound over your existing walls and ceilings, leaving a smooth, even base that's ready for a modern painted finish. It's the smart choice when:
The Skim Coating Process
A meticulous multi-stage finish built on a clean, stable base.
Prep the Surface
We clean, repair defects and prime so the skim coat adheres properly.
Apply the Coats
Thin coats of joint compound are built up to the right flatness.
Smooth & Feather
The surface is feathered and blended for a uniform, even plane.
Sand & Finish
Final sanding leaves smooth walls ready for primer and paint.
We'll Tell You What's Actually Best
Skim coating is the right fix for many walls — but not all. When we assess your space, we're honest about whether a skim coat will get the result you want.
Great candidate for skim coat
- Rough or lightly textured walls
- Minor cracks and worn patches
- Renovations where re-boarding is disruptive
- Smooth contemporary look on a budget
Better served by re-boarding
- Heavily damaged or water-soaked walls
- Deep cracks from structural movement
- Walls with major unevenness or bows
- When a fresh, flawless surface is required
We provide skim coating in Mystic, Stonington, Groton, Waterford, New London, East Lyme, Niantic, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Norwich, East Hampton and surrounding Connecticut communities.
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