Alchemy Plastering delivers exceptional craftsmanship to preserve and enhance the architectural integrity of Scotland’s historic and modern properties. Operating primarily in South East Scotland, we specialise in the restoration of Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian interiors, employing traditional lime-based techniques and a profound understanding of period construction methods. Our services also encompass general plastering for contemporary buildings, ensuring durability and a refined finish.
Cornice Restoration & Repair
Our expertise in cornice work involves crafting, repairing, and replicating mouldings in situ, using traditional zinc profiles and hand-crafted enrichments. We create historically accurate cornices that reflect the aesthetic of Georgian, Victorian, or Edwardian interiors, avoiding mass-produced facsimiles that lack authenticity. From restoring cracked enrichments to designing original mouldings, our methods adapt to the unique contours of historic buildings, ensuring a fitting integration with your property’s character.
Lath and Plaster Repair
We restore lath-and-plaster ceilings and walls in both period and listed buildings, addressing damage from age, rot, or modern installations such as wiring or plumbing. Our solutions range from targeted patching of cracks to full replacements with modern materials, always preserving or replicating cornices where possible. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure a smooth, architecturally accurate finish that respects the original craftsmanship of your property.
Staff Bead
We can create and craft staff bead corners for external edges or breasts, using dowels and chamfered plaster to achieve a refined, durable finish. This technique, ideal for listed and period properties, offers a softer aesthetic than modern metal beads while enhancing structural resilience. Our approach ensures compatibility with the traditional style of your home, reflecting its original character.
General Plastering
For modern or non-historic properties, we provide high-quality plastering services tailored to a variety of needs, from preparing kitchens and bathrooms for refits to repairing walls damaged by wear or electrical work. Using modern materials like bluegrit and multifinish, we deliver durable, polished surfaces that meet contemporary standards while maintaining our commitment to precision and quality craftsmanship.
Listed Building Plaster Restoration
We specialise in the meticulous restoration of plasterwork in listed Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian properties, ensuring compliance with conservation standards. Our approach utilises traditional lime and sand mixes, carefully selected to match the period’s original materials, to maintain breathability and historical authenticity. Whether addressing minor wall damage or extensive repairs, we blend new work seamlessly with existing surfaces, preserving the unique character of your listed building. Our knowledge of 18th and 19th-century construction ensures sensitive, accurate restoration tailored to period requirements.
Scottish Period Building Consultancy
We offer expert consultancy for owners and developers seeking to restore period and listed properties using original methods. Our extensive knowledge of 18th and 19th-century construction ensures respectful, historically accurate solutions that preserve the character and heritage of your property. From plasterwork to structural considerations, we provide tailored guidance to achieve authentic restoration.
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