Uneven Wall Surface
Walls with visible bumps, dips, or an uneven texture that makes decorating look poor.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Previous plaster repairs done to different standards
- 2Old lath-and-plaster walls deteriorating
- 3Wallpaper removal revealing a rough surface beneath
How Urgent Is This?
This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.
What Needs to Be Done
A plasterer will skim the entire wall with a thin coat of finishing plaster to create a smooth, level surface ready for painting or papering.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £188 – £513 | Materials: £53 – £185
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How to Prevent This
Have walls skimmed before painting rather than trying to fill multiple small imperfections. Remove wallpaper carefully to avoid damaging the plaster beneath.
Related Problems
Other Plasterer Problems
Cracks running through the plaster on an interior wall, from fine hairline cracks to wider splits.
Plaster that sounds hollow when tapped, feels soft, or bulges away from the wall beneath.
A wet or discoloured area on plastered walls, often with a musty smell or salt crystals forming on the surface.
Textured Artex coating on the ceiling that you want removed for a smooth, modern finish.