Give every finish a proper background
Repair the marks left by the old kitchen
Removing cabinets and tiles often leaves torn surfaces, holes and uneven patches. New electrical or plumbing routes can add channels, while doorway changes and removed walls need careful making good. We provide kitchen plastering for wall skimming, patch repairs, ceiling work and preparation around altered openings. Sound, level surfaces give cabinets, splashbacks and tiling a proper background. They also create cleaner junctions where units meet walls. Covering a rough wall with a cupboard may hide it for a while, but it won't help when worktops, trims and tile lines need to meet the same surface neatly.
Plaster between first-fix and final fitting
Plastering normally follows the agreed first-fix electrical and plumbing work, once concealed routes and openings are in place. We protect the relevant parts of the room, complete the specified repairs and allow the surfaces to dry before later finishes proceed. Drying time matters because decoration, tiling or cabinet fitting shouldn't be rushed onto damp plaster. The preparation needed will vary: some kitchens require local patches, while others benefit from broader skimming or ceiling work after strip-out. We define that scope once the condition of the room and planned alterations are understood.
Frequently asked questions
Will all kitchen walls need replastering?
Not always. Some rooms only need patch repairs where tiles, cabinets or service routes have disturbed the surface. Others may need broader skimming. We assess the condition and planned finish before defining the plastering scope.
Why must plastering happen before fitting?
Plastering repairs and levels the background before cabinetry and finishes cover access. Completing it after first-fix but before fitting also reduces the risk of wet plaster or repair work damaging new units and worktops.
How soon can the next stage begin?
That depends on the repair depth, room conditions and finish being applied. Plaster must dry sufficiently before decoration or other moisture-sensitive stages. We account for drying when arranging the wider kitchen programme.