Below are some examples of work undertaken by Whitechapel Art Plaster Co Ltd.
Many of Britain’s Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian buildings still retain their original lath and plaster ceilings. Before plasterboard became widely used throughout the UK during the 1950s and 1960s, this
Initial inspection of dry rot fruiting bodies on plaster finished surfaces The term responsive maintenance evokes images of swift remediation to building defects; from roofers replacing weather damaged tiles or
The image shows a traditional run in situ lime arch on its way to completion. The lime mixes are both traditional and batched to be compatible with the existing arch,
For some time now; Whitechapel Art Plaster Co Ltd have been called upon to carry out work on the internal and external finishes of buildings; as a component of remediation
This was a domestic repair commenced just before Christmas 2025 where pipe work in a 1970’s domestic dwelling had leaked on a joint; because the pipe work had been bedded
Our surveyor recently returned to a domestic property, where we had completed our works some weeks ago; the site manager had asked him to collect a bottle of champagne kindly
There are a number of pre-mixed lime renders available to meet contemporary site requirements. These can include hydraulic limes which will set in the presence of water, as opposed to
In heritage and conservation work, the correct material choice is essential to ensure compatibility. Products like Lime Green Duro Lime Render Base Coat and Lime Green One Coat Solo offer a
Wall panelling and plaster wall mouldings have seen a strong resurgence in recent years, becoming popular in both heritage restorations and modern interior designs. Once reserved for Georgian or Victorian
Dampness in Buildings Black Mould on plaster wall surfaces Mould growth on the surface of decorated plastered walls, is unsightly, and potentially unhealthy, if spores from the mould are inhaled
It seems like only a short time ago, that we were in the ancient city of Chester to inspect Lime Render and timber work on an historic facade. We met
One of the areas of ornamental plaster specialisation that Whitechapel Art Plaster Co Ltd are called in to deal with; is bespoke alteration. Where a plaster cornice has been specified,
Whitechapel Art Plaster Co Ltd recently completed their package of traditional solid lime, fibrous and ornamental plasterwork to the former Rochdale Fire Service station at Maclure Road in Rochdale. The building
In 2018, Whitechapel Art Plaster Co Ltd were involved in the refurbishment of the Coupland Building in Manchester working as a sub-contractor for Graham Construction, who’s client was Manchester University.
Shortly before the national lock down, Whitechapel Art Plaster, in conjunction with Cavalier studios in Stockport, took video footage of the early stages of the renewal; including fibrous plaster, ribbed
The below image shows Whitechapel craftsmen working to restore a theatre ceiling in Westminster central London as part of a sympathetic conversion for change of use. Whitechapel also carried out a
Whitechapel Art Plaster’s team of solid lime plasterers were recently involved in the restoration team at Port Sunlight. Port Sunlight is a model village, located at Wirral, Merseyside but within the historic boundary of Cheshire.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a plastered room in possession of a high ceiling must be in need of a rose. An appropriate ceiling centre in place within
A plaster ceiling centre or rose can be made up of one cast, or can be formed from a number of different components with varying degrees of complexity. The ceiling
The long awaited reopening of Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery was on Saturday 14th February and did not disappoint. Whitechapel Art Plaster worked closely with ISG, the main management contractor on
Decorative plasterwork and mouldings from Whitechapel Art Plaster. We are a company of fibrous plasterers based on the Cheshire border but only 7 miles from Manchester’s business and city centre.
Historically plastering in Britain was carried out using lime based plasters. Lime was used as a binder to be mixed with various types of graded sand used as an aggregate
Lime comes from limestone, it is quarried, crushed and heated in lime kilns to drive off carbon dioxide. This process converts the limestone in a highly alkaline (caustic) material called
In traditional high class work in buildings the walls of rooms are usually finished with a plaster cornice at the ceiling / wall junction and a timber skirting board at
A plain faced cast plaster ceiling (or wall) is formed from flat rectangular panels of fibrous plaster work. These panels are made with a perimeter rebate around their outer edge
Plasterers scrim is used to reinforce the body of a plasterers work to prevent cracking. Traditionally jute, canvas, hessian or flax were used made in differing widths depending upon requirements
There have been many designs employed to enhance the appearance of building interiors using decorative plaster work. Period properties and high specification new builds will often have plaster cornice in
When repairs and alterations are carried out in a traditional period house the internal finishes can be damaged. When decorative plaster work to ceilings and walls require repair or renewal
A plasterers cornice run in-situ was a traditional way of forming a decorative moulding, onsite, in a room at its ceiling to wall junction. Many Victorian properties will have in
Plaster Coving Manchester – Made in Manchester, the story of Manchester Art Plasterers. More than half a century ago whilst making his way home from school, a young Charlie Warren
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