Polycell Ready Mixed Finishing Skim takes a rough or uneven plaster wall and gives it a smooth, paintable surface. It comes ready mixed, so there is no powder to measure and stir, and no waiting for a batch to slake before you can use it.

It skims on up to 3mm thick and bonds strongly to plaster, which is what makes it different from a standard filler. Rather than patching individual holes, it is designed to go over a wider area and even the whole surface out in one pass.

Key Features of Polycell Finishing Skim

• Ready mixed — no powder to measure or stir
• Skims up to 3mm thick
• Bonds strongly to plaster
• Brush on, smooth off application
• Levels out uneven surfaces and hides imperfections
• Smoothing tool included
• Ideal for use after Polycell Plaster Repair

Where to Use

• Rough or uneven plaster walls and ceilings
• Surfaces with light texture you want to flatten out
• Over patched areas following a plaster repair
• Walls being prepared for a smooth painted finish
• Feature walls before decoration

How to Apply Polycell Finishing Skim

1. Fill any nail or screw holes with an oil-based filler first and let them dry.
2. Stir the tub to a smooth, even consistency.
3. Brush the skim onto the wall in a thin, even layer.
4. Use the included smoothing tool to level it off while it is still workable.
5. Go back over the surface with a damp cloth or light water spray within the first few hours to smooth out any remaining marks.
6. Leave to dry fully before sanding, priming, or painting.

Drying and Sanding

The surface firms up within a few hours, and that window is when a damp cloth or spray of water lets you smooth away minor marks with the included tool. Leave it a full day before painting or wallpapering. Applied and finished correctly with the wet-smoothing method, it needs little to no sanding — it is designed to work that way rather than being rubbed down dry afterwards.

Sizes Available

Available in 1 litre and 2.5 litre tubs. The 1 litre suits a single wall or a smaller touch-up area, and the 2.5 litre covers a full room.

Safety & Restrictions

• For interior use only
• Keep out of reach of children
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin
• Ventilate the room while applying and drying
• See the tub label for full safety information