Plastering and plaster moulding restoration

Plastering & Restoration

An expert plasterer, based in Thanet, East Kent, I offer high quality plastering for the home and commercial properties across East Kent. Solid plastering is the process of skimming walls and ceilings to a smooth finish ready for decorating while internal and external rendering uses sand and cement to prepare for finishing.

I specialise in the restoration of plasterwork, both the matching of decorative mouldings or reinstating period features to a property, using traditional techniques and materials (such as coal and crushed sea shells). Each restoration project has its own requirements such as grade listing or fire regulations, and I work with the client to recommend and use the appropriate materials best suited for the job. For specialist restoration projects, I work with clients across Kent and further afield in London and the remainder of the UK.

From my workshop, I produce detailed plaster mouldings, ready for fitting or where required, I create the mouldings on-site.

The plaster restoration process

The Restoration process

1. A reverse mould is run on the bench, using a trammel rod.

The plaster restoration process

2. The mould run is ready for shellacking, much like a French polish finish.

The plaster restoration process

3. The shellacked mould run.

The plaster restoration process

4. The mould run with decorative rubber insert, ready to make the plaster piece.

The plaster restoration process

5. A completed decorative plaster run fitted in place.

Decorative plasterwork and mouldings

Examples of our work

Pre-made and in-situ plasterwork

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Plastering and restoration projects

I have worked on many varied plastering and restoration projects over the years. Here's a just few examples of some of my work, both internal and external.

  • <p>Curved plasterwork created in situ</p>
  • <p>External dado mould run fitted in situ</p>
  • <p>External centred arch</p>
  • <p>External centred arch</p>
  • <p>Bespoke plaster cornice</p>
  • <p>Bespoke plaster cornice</p>
  • <p>Bespoke plaster cornice</p>
  • <p>Matching up a missing piece of plaster cornice 1/3</p>
  • <p>Matching up a missing piece of plaster cornice 2/3</p>
  • <p>Matching up a missing piece of plaster cornice 3/3</p>
  • <p>Plaster finger puppet </p>
  • <p>Plaster ceiling rose</p>
  • <p>Plaster ceiling rose</p>
  • <p>Plaster restoration work</p>
  • <p>Plaster restoration work</p>
  • <p>Restoring a ceiling arch (in progress)</p>
  • <p>Restoring a ceiling arch (after)</p>
  • <p>Plaster ceiling work</p>
  • <p>Plaster ceiling rose</p>
  • <p>External restoration work</p>

“Toni did an absolutely amazing job in matching our old Victorian plasterwork. It’s impossible to see what’s original and what is Toni’s work.”

Mrs S Smith, Canterbury

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Something Victorian
17 Crow Hill Road
Garlinge
Margate
CT9 5PE

01843 833790
07768 250846
enquiries@somethingvictorian.co.uk

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