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Kitchen and Bathroom Plastering in Exeter: Getting Moisture-Prone Rooms Ready for a Proper Finish Why Kitchens and Bathrooms Need Extra Care Kitchens and bathrooms are two of the hardest-working rooms in any home. They deal with steam, heat, moisture, regular cleaning, pipework, fittings and daily use, so the plastering needs to be done properly from…

Commercial Plastering in Exeter: Helping Local Businesses Keep Their Premises Looking Professional Why Commercial Plastering Matters First impressions count in any business premises. Whether it’s an office, shop, restaurant, rental unit or workspace, tired walls and damaged plaster can quickly make a space feel neglected. For businesses across Exeter, professional plastering is not just about…

Plastering for Rental Properties in Exeter: Keeping Homes Fresh Between Tenants Why Rental Properties Often Need Plastering Work Rental properties take a lot of wear over time. Walls get scuffed, corners get knocked, picture hooks leave marks, and small cracks can start to appear after years of tenants moving in and out. For landlords and…

Smooth Ceilings in Exeter: Why Homeowners Are Moving Away from Artex and Textured Finishes Why Ceilings Make a Bigger Difference Than You Think When homeowners think about plastering, walls usually come to mind first. But ceilings have just as much impact on how a room looks and feels. A tired, cracked or heavily textured ceiling…

Damp patches are one of those household issues that many homeowners try to ignore at first. A small mark appears on the wall, paint starts to bubble, the plaster feels soft or a room begins to smell slightly musty. It can be tempting to think a quick re-plaster or fresh coat of paint will sort…

Exeter is home to a wide mix of architectural styles. Alongside newer developments, there are Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses, traditional cottages and distinctive period properties found throughout areas such as St Leonard’s, St David’s, Topsham and the streets surrounding the city centre. These homes often have plenty of character, but maintaining their external walls can…

The Final Stage That Makes the Biggest Difference Building a home extension is an exciting project. Whether you’re creating a larger kitchen, adding a new living space or building a home office, the focus is often on the structure itself. However, one of the most important stages comes right at the end – the plastering.…

A Modern Choice for Exeter Properties Over the last few years, more homeowners across Exeter have been moving away from traditional render finishes and choosing silicone render instead. It’s become one of the most requested exterior finishes we install, especially for people looking for something durable, modern and low maintenance. While appearance is a big…

A Common Question from Homeowners One of the most common questions we get asked is whether you can plaster over existing plaster. It’s a fair question, especially if your walls are looking tired but not completely damaged. The short answer is yes — in some cases. But it depends entirely on the condition of the…

Planning to Decorate? Start with the Walls When people think about refreshing their home, they often jump straight to paint colours or wallpaper. But the truth is, the quality of your finish depends heavily on what’s underneath. For many homes in Exeter, especially older properties, walls can be uneven, cracked or patched over from previous…