Paint-ready plastering means your wall or ceiling is so smooth that you can paint directly on it. This already provides a neat finish, but if you want a truly flawless result (without micro-unevenness), you can take it one step further: skim coating.

What is skim coating?
Skim coating is an ultra-thin layer (1–2 mm) applied over your paint-ready plastered wall. It creates a velvety-smooth finish, ideal if you’re using high-gloss paint or have sleek lighting that highlights every tiny imperfection.

Process:

1. Preparation – Make the wall dust-free and dry.
2. Primer – Use a suitable bonding primer to ensure the skim coat adheres properly.
3. Application – Use a spackle knife or trowel to apply a thin layer.
4. Smoothing – Even out with light pressure, leaving no ridges.
5. Light sanding – Only if necessary, using fine sandpaper (grit 180–220).

Tip: Skim coating also works well to smooth out existing painted walls.