Custom Interior Finishes, ranging from Venetian polished plasters to traditional lime plaster, to tadelakt and microcement, to faux finishes and traditional paints…

Located in Berkhamsted,

Hertfordshire, UK

Contact me at:

ptolemyworks@btinternet.com

07780692026

Recent Work

Microcement Bathroom Floor in Stucco White

Microcement Bathroom Floor in Arabian Sand

Venetian Plaster Black Marble

Kitchen Polished Plaster Pietra Levigata

Kitchen Backsplash Pietra Spaccata

Microcement Shower Surround

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Outdoor Kitchen Microcement Worktop

Outdoor Kitchen Microcement Worktop

Grey Venetian Polished Plaster in a Bathroom

Bespoke Framed Art in Venetian Plaster

Microcement Behind a Sink

Bathroom in Microcement

Copper Pietra Spaccata Effect in a Kitchen

Venetian Plaster Black Marble

With White Veining

Microcement on a Bar

Bespoke Art Installation in a Lounge

Tuscan Faux Finish

Blue and Gold Pietra Spaccata Effect in a Kitchen

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Venetian Plaster Effects

Click to learn more about the various effects you could have on a wall in your home!

Marble Effect

An artist’s rendering of real marble

Pietra Spaccata

An artist’s rendering of real cut stone

Traditional Venetian

Glossy, Smooth, the Feeling of Real Stone

Travertino Effect

An Artist’s rendering of Travertino Marble

Textured Effect

Textures and ‘World Map’ Style

Cascata Effect

A Tumbling Waterfall of Colour

Other Effects

From Pietra Zen, to Pietra Contemporanea, a Whole Host of Effects and Colours are Possible

Tadelakt

A Silky Moroccan Finish Best Suited for

Bathrooms and Showers

Microcement

A Sophisticated and Urban Finish

Completely Waterproof and Stain Resistant

Can go Right Over Old Tiles!

Faux Finishes

Faux finishes use paint and texture to mimic the look of a variety of European finishes. Included here are some genuine Limewash Finishes.

Kitchens, Worktops, and Backsplashes

Italian Plasters and Microcements can be great additions to a kitchen. Waterproof, stain resistant, and beautiful!

Bathrooms, Vanities and Showers

Italian Plasters and Microcements can look absolutely fantastic in a bathroom. With the appropriate treatment many finishes can even be used in showers, on vanities, and even on sinks!

Heritage Lime Plaster

If you live in an older building you might want to think about lime plaster. Many old buildings have suffered renovations using gypsum based plasters and sand and cement renders. These products are fine in the right context, but their relative lack of porosity means that they can cause problems with moisture in older constructions.

Interior Painting and Restoration

From Painting and Decorating to Restoration of Old Features and Furniture

Bespoke Art

I have done a number of commissioned art pieces, using mdf or even straight onto a wall. My typical media are Italian textured plaster and acrylic paint.

Testimonials

“Chris did some very fine quality work for me on two separate occasions at my current home. The first job involved redoing my ceilings. They look so clean and smooth and modern now.

The second was when he did some micro cement on some ledges in my master bedroom and main bath. He is very particular about doing high quality work. It looks amazing!

At my previous home he did numerous jobs: he repaired century old plaster as well as many other jobs such as marble tile work, hardwood flooring, painting and more. I can attest that he works to a very high standard and does utterly beautiful work.”

“We've used Christopher on multiple occasions for decorating jobs around our house. Both my wife and I are very happy with the quality of his work.”

“We had microcement applied to our bar. The bar turned from a tired looking area to a modern, clean, beautiful area. A very professional and efficient experience.”

A splash of colour

The feel of real stone

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