2 Day Skimming Courses

Learn to skim the perfect wall. If the is the only thing letting your plastering down is your finish and you can't quite get the hang of skimming the 2 Day skimming course will answer your prayers. We will iron out any bad techniques and focus in, on where you are going wrong. Whether it be with your mix, trowel angle or the amount of pressure you are using. We will figure out how to take your skills forward and fine tune your method till you get it right.

What you will learn will set you up nicely to produce flat and flawless walls. Sometimes changing the smallest detail will make massive changes to your final finish. This is what we will home in on and correct. Read our Terms & Conditions.

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You will get to focus on skimming walls and ceilings and learn our tips on how to skim walls properly. To do this course you really do need to know the basics so we can maximise your short time. Two days is not enough time to cover, repair and preparation to the standard we require if you have no experience. So we will assume you know all the basics of applying plasterboard and using beading, if not, the DIY Plastering course may be a better first option for you.

Many students who have completed this course have gotten great results in a short amount of time. If time is against you and you need to fix your skimming skills quickly the 2 day skimming Course will help you to get to a decent finish quickly. We concentrate strictly on your technique and speed for maximum wall coverage. Read our Terms & Conditions

What's included in the 2 day skimming course

  1. Health and safety training, safety wear and correct practice
  2. How to perfect your skimming mix
  3. How to do speed skimming techniques (with massive coverage)
  4. How to prepare damaged walls
  5. How to skim multiple walls at the same time
  6. How to reskim existing plaster
  7. Advice on employment
  8. Advice on pricing

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Choose the course option that's right for you below...Take a look at the professional plastering tools pack. For this course in particular, you will definitely need a professional plastering trowel.
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1. Unlimited Use of Course Materials, to Perfect Task in Hand Tick Tick
2. 90 Day Unlimited Private Phone Tuition. Tick Tick
3. The Elite of School of Plastering 'Plastering Manual'. Tick Tick
4. On Course Completion a 'Certificate of Attendance'. Tick Tick
5. Marshalltown 14'x5' Professional Pre-worn Stainless Steel Finishing Plastering Trowel (value £49.99).   Tick
6. Marshalltown Aluminium 14' Hawk (value £27.99).   Tick
7. Stainless Steel Bucket Trowel (value £15.99).   Tick
8. Professional Grade Tin Snips (value £15.99).   Tick
9. 42 ltr Gorrila Bucket (value £9.99).   Tick
10. Standard Plastering Trowel (value £17.99).   Tick
Total Value: £195.00 £335.00
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£319.00
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The advanced skimming techniques will help improve you if you are struggling with your skimming. You will also see an immediate difference in your finish. You'll know how to prevent cracks, produce evenly skimmed walls, stop nails popping through your finished work and much more...

Craig Walmsley attended the 2 Day Skimming Course in December 07. This is what he thought:

The skimming course was absolutley great. The instructors were friendly and knowledgelable. I have gained a lot from the skimming course. It has set me on my way to becoming a top plasterer.
Craig Walmsley

We can't predict the future, so we don't know exactly what you'll do with the skills and information you'll find on the 2 Day Skimming Course.

But we do believe it'll be well worth your while to try the Skimming course if it is only skimming where you need help.

It's easy to order... Just press the Order Here button above, to order online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may also call The The Elite School of Plastering offices at 0161 773 5167 to place your order by phone, or post a cheque with your deposit.

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13/03/2010 Saturday Start 9:30am-3:30pm
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24/04/2010 Saturday Start 9:30am-3:30pm
08/05/2010 Saturday Start 9:30am-3:30pm
22/05/2010 Saturday Start 9:30am-3:30pm
05/06/2010 Saturday Start 9:30am-3:30pm
19/06/2010 Saturday Start 9:30am-3:30pm

Your satisfaction is of course guaranteed.

DO YOU NEED A MORE GENERAL COURSE THAN JUST SKIMMING?

If you need to grasp more general knowledge first DIY Plastering is covered in more depth on the 4 Day Plastering Course.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COURSE

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Testimonial Walked in having never tackled any plastering! Now feel confident to take on any plastering task after 2 days. 10/10
Sandy Howitt - Renfrewshire, Scotland
Testimonial Great course, feel very confident at most aspects of plastering and would recommend. 10/10
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Testimonial I found the course hard as I have never done anything in this capacity. I got more than I expected from the course and feel confident to do my own work now. 10/10.
Chris Davis - Radcliffe, Manchester
Testimonial I actually found the course great all the tutoring was exceptional quality and any points needing reflecting on were done with no problems. I would 100 percent recommend to anyone else. 10/10.
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Testimonial As a female I thought that I would be at a disadvantage, but everyone kept together. I also felt really challenged and am delighted with the results I've achieved. I would definitely recommend to other women who want to plaster!! 10/10
Anna Wilkinson - Newmarket, Cambridge
Testimonial I learnt so much in such a short space of time on the skimming course and now I feel I can do it well. Everything was well run, clearly explained from first phone call to the end of the course. 10/10
Amelia Earl - Flixton, Manchester
Testimonial A brilliant way to learn new tiling skills without being made to feel you are a pupil. Learnt plenty and enjoyed every minute. 10/10
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Testimonial The NO nonsense, NO B.S. approach, coupled with patient, experienced tutors enables you to challenge the claim that it takes years to develop plastering skills. 10/10
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