Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Skim Coat Application
Skim Coat Application guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Skim Coat Application? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Skim Coat Application work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Skim Coat Application work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Skim Coat Application labor cost? What are the important Skim Coat Application quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Skim Coat Application - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Skim Coat Application? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Skim Coat Application expect to pay between $0.45 to $0.75 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Skim Coat Application work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Skim Coat Application. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Skim Coat Application project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Skim Coat Application work? | The final appearance of the skim coat will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Skim Coat Application work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
| Is Skim Coat Application something that I can do myself? | The typical Skim Coat Application project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Skim Coat Application requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Skim Coat Application work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Skim Coat Application - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Skim Coat Application. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Skim Coat Application work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Skim Coat Application will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- Installed skim coat surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/16 inch - from any location along any direction
- The skim coat surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All visible skim coat surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- Apply a uniform thickness of skim coat, with no voids or gaps at openings
Skim Coat Application - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Skim Coat Application. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the skim coat work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Skim Coat Application by local building authority, before any work begins
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review material choices for Skim Coat Application with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Apply texturing / joint compound to match and visually blend with texture of adjacent surface
- Inspect Skim Coat Application and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
