Skimming creates a thin, smooth layer that prepares a surface for whatever comes next. It is easy to group floor and wall skimming together, but they are different applications with different considerations.
Floor skimming
Floor skimming smooths and evens a floor before a finish such as a coating or screed is applied. A flatter base helps the final finish look consistent and bond correctly. The scope depends on how uneven or patched the existing floor is.
Wall skimming
Wall skimming evens a wall before painting or another wall finish. As with floors, the starting condition matters: a wall that is already fairly flat needs less work than one that has been patched or repaired.
What skimming is not
Skimming prepares a surface, but it does not include painting or other finishing work, and it is not a structural treatment. If a wall or floor needs structural repair or damp treatment, that is a separate matter and we will tell you if it falls outside our scope.
How it is quoted
Because floors and walls are different surfaces, they are measured separately. A project that includes both will show the two areas separately in the quotation. The condition of each surface also affects the scope.
When to think about skimming
If you are planning a new finish and the surface underneath is uneven, patched or rough, it is worth discussing skimming early. Preparing the base properly is usually the difference between a finish that lasts and one that does not.