Skim Coating

What This Service Involves

When walls are pockmarked, patchily textured, or you simply want a smooth modern finish, skim coating renews the entire surface. We apply thin, even coats of joint compound across the whole wall or ceiling, then sand to a flat, uniform plane. It's the go-to method for smoothing walls after wallpaper removal or covering old, uneven texture. The result is a fresh, flawless surface ready for primer and paint.

Benefits

A uniformly smooth surface over damaged walls; ideal cover for old or uneven texture; a fresh base after wallpaper removal; a modern, flat finished look; a flawless surface ready for primer

Our Process

1) Prep the wall and secure any loose areas; 2) Apply thin, even coats of compound; 3) Let each coat dry and recoat as needed; 4) Sand to a flat, smooth finish and prime

What Affects the Cost

Square footage to skim; number of coats for the condition; walls versus ceilings; degree of existing damage or texture; priming after skimming

Best Time of Year

Skim coating is interior work done year-round, a productive choice during the wet Pacific Northwest winter.