Plastering and Wall Preparation London
Smooth, level walls are essential for a quality kitchen finish – if these details are ignored, they can cause problems later . Urban Kitchens handles all plastering, rendering, and wall preparation work required for your full kitchen installation project. This has to be done properly before units are hung, ensuring your new kitchen looks immaculate from day one.
What Wall Preparation Includes
- Patching and skimming after removal of old units
- Full plaster skim where required
- Rendering on brick or blockwork walls
- Levelling walls for tiling or direct unit fixing
- Damp treatment and moisture barrier application
- Priming and sealing prepared surfaces
Our Approach
Once your old kitchen is removed, we assess the condition of your walls and identify any areas that need remedial work. Only once the surfaces are level, dry, and structurally sound – that’s when we sign off the preparation phase and move forward to unit installation.
Areas We Cover
We serve all London boroughs including Camden, Islington, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, Westminster, Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, Brent, Barnet, and surrounding areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do walls need preparation before fitting units?
Uneven or damaged walls can cause units to hang out of alignment, affect tile adhesion, and result in visible gaps. Proper preparation ensures a clean, professional finish.
How long does plastering take to dry?
Fresh plaster typically needs 3 to 5 days to dry fully before tiling or painting. We factor this drying time into the project schedule.
Do you treat damp walls?
If this is required for your project – yes. If we identify signs of damp during the preparation phase, we apply appropriate treatment before plastering to prevent future issues.
Can you work on period properties with unusual wall materials?
100%. We have experience with lath-and-plaster, solid brick, and other period wall constructions found across London homes in North, West, East and South London areas.
