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Plaster Skim Coat

Skim coating is how you turn a wall with fifty years of patches, wallpaper glue and texture into one flat surface again, without tearing anything out.

Old plasterWallpaper removalTexture removalLevel 5

Level 5 is a full skim coat over the whole surface, which is what you want under gloss paint or anywhere strong side light hits the wall.

Plastered gable wall framing a peak of windows in a timber frame home
5.0Google rating, 11 reviews
Fully insuredGeneral liability
VT and NHInsulation certified
Same crewStart to finish
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What the job includes

  • Surface prep and bonding agent
  • Two to three thin coats
  • Popcorn and texture removal
  • Wallpaper glue lock down
  • Feathering into trim and ceilings
  • Fine sanding and dust control

How it goes

  1. Check what is under there

    Old plaster, blueboard and drywall each take a different bonding coat. We test a section first.

  2. Lock the surface

    Bonding primer goes down so the new coat does not release later.

    Plastered attic room with a sloped ceiling and daylight from the gable
  3. Skim in thin coats

    Thin coats dry even. Thick coats crack. We build the surface up in two or three passes.

  4. Sand and inspect

    Low angle light on every wall before we call it done.

    Long bright corridor with walls skim finished smooth beside a run of windows

Questions about plaster skim coat

Can you skim over popcorn ceilings?

Usually yes. We scrape the loose texture first, then skim. If the ceiling tests positive for asbestos, we stop and you bring in an abatement contractor before we continue.

Is skim coating cheaper than new drywall?

On most rooms, yes, and it keeps your existing trim, wiring and plaster intact.

What our customers say

5.0 on Google, based on 11 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5

When I needed a someone to hang and finish drywall in my new house, Diego was the only one to respond in a timely manner. He was extremely responsive and he scheduled faster than other companies have for my past projects. The communication was solid and the price was more than fair. The quality of finish was on point. I only recommend him to all my contractor friends/customers.

Zachary WoodJuly 2026

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Rated 5 out of 5

It is rare these days to find a company that I have had such an enthusiastically positive experience with. Diego’s guys are artisans. Watching them work is a ballet of talent. Price is very reasonable for such a great product, esp since our job had a certain amount of complexity involved - 14’ commercial ceilings at ASt Commerce Park. Highly recommend.

Meg CarletonAugust 2026

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Rated 5 out of 5

Diego and his crew are far and away the easiest sheetrock contractor I’ve worked with. They fit into my schedule, they worked hard and fast to hang and worked cleanly and thoughtfully to mud, tape, and sand. Can’t ask for anything more. I’m bring them in for my next project in Burlington and to work on my own home.

Jacob MushlinJuly 2026

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Rated 5 out of 5

Very professional crew. They showed up on time, did beautiful work, and cleaned well before they left. I highly recommend you contact them!

Jennifer MaxhamApril 2026

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Rated 5 out of 5

Diego and his crew do great work. They are creative and accommodating. Very direct-they come in and get the work done and are on their way. I have been working with them over several years and many project. Highly recommended

Daniel JohnsonJuly 2026

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Rated 5 out of 5

Diego and his crew are fantastic! Not only do they do great work, but they are professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend for any drywall or plaster projects.

Matt MooreJuly 2026

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Rated 5 out of 5

Did a whole house drywall job for me on short notice and did nice work. The crew was friendly and hardworking and Diego is a standup guy.

Jack VorsterJuly 2026

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Rated 5 out of 5

Diego and his crew did a fantastic job plastering my house at good price. They work quickly and really know what they are doing.

J MMarch 2026

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Rated 5 out of 5

Diego and his crew are kind and considerate as well as hard working. I would not hesitate to higher them again for any future jobs that come up.

roriloveJuly 2026

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Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent professional work, super clean and tidy, nice people!

Anastasia RJuly 2026

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Rated 5 out of 5

Great service very responsive would recommend

Christopher SavoieAugust 2026

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Large plastered attic room under an exposed truss roof with french doors at the gable Plaster finished walls between exposed timber trusses in an upper room

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