by DCB Plastering Services Team | Sep 29, 2026 | house painting, Plastering
Decorative Plaster: The Forgotten Art of Luxury Interior Design Most modern homeowners think plaster is utilitarian—flat walls, smooth ceilings, practical finishes. They miss the deeper craft. For 400 years, decorative plaster was considered luxury architectural art,...
by DCB Plastering Services Team | Sep 26, 2026 | house painting
Artex Ceilings: What Homeowners Need to Know Before Removal Artex ceilings dominated British homes from the 1970s through 2000s. That textured, bumpy finish seemed modern once—practical, hiding imperfections, adding character. Today, artex is dated, visually heavy,...
by DCB Plastering Services Team | Sep 22, 2026 | Plastering
Quick Answer Commercial plastering costs £15-30/m² labour (20-30% premium vs residential due to scale + specialist requirements). Small retail shop: £1,500-3,000. Medium office suite (5 rooms): £3,000-6,000. Large commercial (1,000m²): £15,000-30,000+. Projects...
by DCB Plastering Services Team | Sep 15, 2026 | house painting, Rendering
Quick Answer Croydon and South London’s variable climate (wet winters, humid summers) demands seasonal plaster maintenance. Winter plaster damage costs £400-1,200 annually; summer prevention costs £150-400. Key issues: winter condensation/damp (November-March),...
by DCB Plastering Services Team | Sep 8, 2026 | Plastering, Rendering
Pre-sale plastering and rendering renovations deliver £2-4 ROI per £1 invested (200-400% return). Spending £3,000-5,000 on interior plastering + exterior rendering typically adds £8,000-15,000 to property value. Buyers prioritize visible damage (cracked plaster, damp...
