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gypsum, and once dry it may be found to have survived with relatively
little damage.
In all cases it is worth investigating the availability of
photographic evidence to assist in the repair of decorations. If no
photographic evidence exists, another room on the same floor of the
building may have similar designs from which moulds can be made,
or there may be a neighbouring property with similar period details
that are intact.
In all cases it is necessary to assess the materials that were used for
the original ceiling and to source the closest match possible. A number
of companies provide mortar analysis services
) and can
provide a specification for the materials to be used for replacement.
Recommended Reading
English Heritage, Practical Building Conservation: Mortars,
Renders & Plasters, Ashgate, Farnham, 2011
Historic Scotland, Conservation of Plasterwork, Technical
Advice Note 2, Edinburgh, 2002
W Millar, Plastering Plain & Decorative, 1897, Donhead,
Shaftesbury, 1998
JT Sawyer, Plastering, 1951, Donhead, Shaftesbury, 2007
SEAN WHEATLEY
has worked full time as a plasterer for over
30 years, starting with modern materials but now concentrating
on traditional methods and materials
. His projects
have included many repairs to historic plasterwork in National
Trust and listed properties. He also gives demonstrations and
provides teaching sessions on courses run by the RICS and SPAB.
The reinstatement of a ceiling following complete loss due to a fire
Fire-damaged ceiling showing irreparable damage to supporting timbers
PLASTERWORK
SPECIALISING IN REPAIR AND RENEWAL
OF PLASTERWORK TO:
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
CHURCHES
LISTED BUILDINGS
TIMBER FRAMED BUILDINGS AND
BUILDINGS OF ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST
RIVEN OAK/CHESTNUT/SOFT WOOD LATH WORK
HAIRED LIME PUTTY PLASTERS TO MATCH EXISTING
WATTLE AND DAUB PANELS
PERIOD CORNICE WORK
LIMEWASH/DISTEMPER
PROJECTS INCLUDE:
PARHAM HOUSE, GRADE I
GOODWOOD HOUSE, CHICHESTER
TINDALLS COTTAGE, WEALD & DOWNLAND MUSEUM
THE MERCHANT’S HOUSE, MARLBOROUGH, GRADE II*
ST CROSS HOSPITAL,WINCHESTER, GRADE I
and many listed buildings throughout
the South of England
18 THE LEYS, SINGLETON
CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX
TEL:
01243 811863
MOB:
07775 981985
HISTORIC PLASTERWORK
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ALBA PLASTERCRAFT
12 Russell Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire PO13 9HP
Tel 023 9255 3027 Fax 023 9279 9290
Contact Alan Bailey MCPG
FIBROUS PLASTERWORK, ALSO SAND/CEMENT MOULDINGS
: Providing
accurate, high quality craftsmanship, working on projects of all sizes
across the UK. 39 years experience in restoration and specialist
refurbishment work for commercial, public, private and listed buildings.
Manufacturing and fixing mouldings, working from existing pieces,
salvaged fragments, models, drawings or photographs. The company’s
services are supplied to the main plastering contractors at Lloyds
Register of Shipping, London, and also at Windsor Castle and Uppark
after the extensive fires. Offering a wide range of mouldings, some
most unusual, creating classical, period and themed styles in new-build
properties as well. Projects completed for: councils, National Trust,
Wimpey (UK) Ltd, Costain, Granada Hotels, Kier Southern, the film
industry, many smaller builders and private owners. Members of the
Craft Plasterers Guild.
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ANDREW DOYLE PAST PLASTERING SERVICES
7 High Terrace, Boat of Garten, Inverness-shire PH24 3BW
Tel 01479 831356 Mobile 07784 742000
Email
PLASTERING SERVICES
: Past Plastering Services provides restoration and
conservation of historic plasterwork throughout Scotland and offers a
friendly and professional service with realistic rates and efficiency. Past
Plastering specialises in internal and external plasterwork, using traditional
fat and hydraulic limes. In-situ, fibrous, cornice and decorative work,
contemporary ceilings and fireplace designs, scagliola restoration and new
works, eco plasters, clays and hemp, ashlars, various stuccos and harling.
The company repairs and restores monuments, mirrors and frames and
offers a gold leaf service. Quotations and advice are free of charge.
