A Houston Plastering
Specialists in cornice, ceiling rose and architrave repair work.
With extensive experience in the plastering industry A Houston offers a professional service to restore and repair your decorative plasterwork.
Decorative plaster repair refers to fixing damages in ornamental plaster work in buildings such as cornices, mouldings, ceiling roses, and fireplaces. This type of repair requires specialised skills and techniques, as well as an expert understanding of the original materials and methods used to create the decorative elements. The repair process can include removing and replacing damaged sections, filling in cracks, and matching the colour and texture of the surrounding plaster. It’s essential to use a qualified professional to perform decorative plaster repairs to ensure a seamless and long-lasting result.
Repairing damaged decorative plasterwork is cheaper and less disruptive than removing and replacing with new ones. Repair also ensures that the original features are retained in your property – something which is becoming increasingly valuable to home buyers.
Cornice Repairs
Many period buildings have intricate and decorative cornice round the walls but over time this can be damaged or have sections missing. Modern replacements rarely match so instead of replacing the cornice round the entire room it is possible to use specialised techniques to repair and restore damaged sections, filling in cracks and moulding/fitting replacements sections. Careful attention needs to be paid in order to match the design, colour and texture of the original plasterwork to ensure a seamless match.
Ceiling Rose Repairs
Ceiling roses are the decorative feature found in the centre of period properties which as well as providing a decorative feature, as a complement to the light fittings and also and hide the wiring for these. Time can take it’s toll on these often intricate designs and sections are often missing, damaged or cracked. Rather than removing it and either leaving the room with just a plain plaster ceiling or reinstating a modern replacement it is possible to repair and restore even badly damaged ceiling roses back to their former glory. An experienced craftsman can mould and cast new sections, repairs cracks and do all this while seamlessly blending the repairs in with the original plasterwork.
Other Plaster Repairs
Using the same techniques as for cornices and ceiling rose repairs other broken, missing or cracked decorative plasterwork items such as dado rails, picture rails and fireplace surrounds can all be sympathetically repaired to retain your properties period charm.
A Houston Plastering can also provide a wide range of standard plastering services alongside the decorative repair work ensuring that your property looks as good as new once the work has been completed!
Why Repair
Cost-effective
Repairing is often less expensive than replacing, especially when dealing with intricate or unique plasterwork that would be difficult to replicate.
Preserves historical integrity
Repairing existing decorative plasterwork helps to maintain the historical character and authenticity of a building, rather than replacing it with modern, mass-produced alternatives.
Eco-friendly
Repairing uses fewer resources and generates less waste compared to replacement, making it a more environmentally friendly option.
Quicker
Repairing decorative plasterwork is usually a quicker process compared to replacement, which can involve removing the old plaster and installing new pieces, which can take time and cause disruption.
Matches existing design
Repairing decorative plasterwork helps to maintain the overall aesthetic of a room or building, as the repaired work will match the existing design and blend in seamlessly.
By repairing rather than replacing, you can help preserve the unique character of your building, save money, and minimize environmental impact.
Contact Us
If you have damaged decorative plasterwork which you are looking to have repaired contact us today:
- 07917 124562
- info@cornicerestoration.com