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Plastering & Rendering

Should I get walls skimmed / plastered before or after having new windows fitted?

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.42 PM

We have just bought a 1910 house, which needs new double glazing and also some rooms need the ceilings and walls skimmed. Which is the best order to do this in please? Also what is the difference between skimming and plastering, or are they the same? Thank you.

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Anonymous user

plaster once the windows are inn.Because the fitter just smash the bits that are in there way and you will end up doing them again. and skimming and plastering means the same
Answered18 October 2012
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Roc builders

Rating: 5 out of 5
Harlow
Plaster after window fitting.Fitters have a tendency to butcher the reveals,especially if they are sand and cement which yours will be.Skimming and plastering are the same in my book.
Answered17 October 2012
4

BG Plastering and Painting and Decorating specialist's

Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Canterbury
Plaster after the windows have been installed as itll damage the walls if other way around. Skimming is the same as plastering
Answered20 March 2019
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