Italian Plasters range from highly polished Venetian plaster to rough rustic stucco. Traditionally it utilizes lime plasters, often with marble and other additives. Newer plasters use acrylic as a base, which can allow deeper colours and highly polished mirror like finishes. Take a look at the gallery on the homepage to see all the possibilities.

Microcement is the new ‘it’ thing. It is a highly flexible and very strong material, made from cementitious compounds and resins, along with colourants, and is applied in several very thin layers. It is naturally water proof, and with proper sealants can even be used in showers and wet rooms. Its extreme strength, durability, stain resistance, and flexibility allowing it to be installed in locations where more traditional finishes can’t be used.

My Custom Art blends traditional Italian plastering techniques with modern materials like acrylic paint. These materials work very well with abstract, industrial, and grungy themes. I typically use mdf as a backing, but have also done commissioned jobs directly onto walls. Ask me about pieces for sale, or commissions.

Experienced in lime plasters, with rustic finishes or more modern textures. Lime plasters are the best choice for renovating older buildings, as they allow water vapour to escape. I also do hemp lime plasters, which can add insulative value to old buildings.

I am an experienced interior decorator, with modern vinyl and acrylic paints, but have also utilized more traditional paints such as lime wash and clay paints. I have also done a range of interior works, such as installing panelling, building a fake chimney breast, and restoring old wood furniture.

Tadelakt is a Moroccan finish, composed of layers of lime plaster, sealed with treatments of black olive soap, and polished meticulously with smooth stones. While many companies offer beautiful imitations of Tadelakt, if you are looking to use it in a shower or wetroom you need to make sure you use the genuine process. Tadelakt offers a beautiful shiny finish, but with soft rounded edges and corners. It is even possible to make your bath and sink in Tadelakt!

Faux finishes use paint and textural materials to mimic traditional European finishes.