Does it make a lot of mess?

Sanding creates dust, but I protect floors and furniture and clean up at the end of every day.

Can I stay in the house while you work?

Yes. I work room by room so you can keep using the rest of the home.

Do you do the painting as well?

Yes, I'm a painter, so I can smooth and paint in the same job.

How much does gotelé removal cost?

It depends on the area, the type of gotelé, the condition of the wall and whether final painting is included. I give you a fixed quote after seeing it.

Can gotelé painted with plastic paint be removed?

Plastic paint stops the gotelé softening with water, so the usual approach is to skim over it with several coats of filler and sand it smooth.

Can gotelé be removed from ceilings?

Yes, with the same method as walls. It's a bit slower and that's reflected in the quote.

Wall and ceiling smoothing

I smooth walls and ceilings, including removing textured "gotelé" finishes, leaving a smooth surface ready for painting in homes across Santa Pola, Gran Alacant, Elche, Alicante and Urbanova. It's the key step for a good paint finish. English speaking, with a free, no-obligation quote.

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Painter skimming a wall with a trowel to remove gotelé

Removing gotelé or skimming over it

There are two ways to get rid of gotelé. If the paint underneath allows it, it can be soaked and scraped off. If not, it's skimmed over with several coats of filler and sanded until the wall is smooth. I choose the method when I see the wall, depending on its condition and the paint on it.

What smoothing includes

Protecting floors, furniture, sockets and frames.
Removing or skimming over the gotelé.
Filling cracks, dents and holes.
Sanding to a smooth surface.
Priming before painting.
Final painting, if you want it included.

How long it takes

It depends on the area and how many coats are needed, because each coat of filler has to dry before sanding. A room usually takes several days from smoothing to painting. I give you a specific timeframe before starting.

What affects the price

The area of wall and ceiling, the type of gotelé (a fine texture is not the same as a heavy one), the condition of the walls and whether final painting is included. I give you a fixed quote after seeing it.

Frequently asked questions

Does it make a lot of mess?: Sanding creates dust, but I protect floors and furniture and clean up at the end of every day.
Can I stay in the house while you work?: Yes. I work room by room so you can keep using the rest of the home.
Do you do the painting as well?: Yes, I'm a painter, so I can smooth and paint in the same job.
How much does gotelé removal cost?: It depends on the area, the type of gotelé, the condition of the wall and whether final painting is included. I give you a fixed quote after seeing it.
Can gotelé painted with plastic paint be removed?: Plastic paint stops the gotelé softening with water, so the usual approach is to skim over it with several coats of filler and sand it smooth.
Can gotelé be removed from ceilings?: Yes, with the same method as walls. It's a bit slower and that's reflected in the quote.