Year: 2017
Acanthus Leaves Plaster Designs: History and Symbolism
Blog | July 26th, 2017Acanthus leaves plaster designs have a long and illustrious history steeped with symbolism. You can find these leaves as ornamental elements on exterior and interior areas of various types of structures, including homes. It surprises some people that the design of these leaves is derived from an actual plant.
Clever Uses of Plaster Corbels for Your Home
Blog | July 17th, 2017Enhancing your home with accent pieces or architectural features can be expensive in some cases. However, if you turn to plaster corbels, you can accomplish this task in an attractive, affordable fashion. The origin of these elements dates back to Neolithic times, and they have been made from materials ranging from timber to plaster throughout […]
Good Qualities of Pressed-Tin Panels When Used as a Kitchen Splashback
Blog | June 29th, 2017To adequately protect your kitchen walls in an attractive, durable fashion, you always should install splashbacks in key locations such as above the benchtops, sink and stove.
Best Ideas and Innovations that You Can Do with Plaster Cornices
Blog | June 16th, 2017Plaster cornices of varied styles and periods have adorned the upper walls of buildings for centuries, adding playful fashion or formal embellishment to entire rooms or floors of rooms today.
Historical Origin of Plaster Designs
Blog | May 25th, 2017Finely executed plaster design work was used extensively in England’s Victorian and
Edwardian eras throughout Great Britain and the world. Although this type of expert craftsmanship was in high demand during these historic periods, the themes and motifs most frequently displayed by many architectural and decorative plaster works originated in many varied eras and time periods in history.
Plaster Columns for Exterior Architectural Design
Blog | May 11th, 2017Plaster columns can be designed in varied styles, in either modern and classical modes or combinations of both. Four standard column styles that are popular today in exterior architectural design are fluted, large fluted, tapered and plain straight. Of course, the choice of column type for a building’s exterior design depends on the overall architectural design of the structure, although mixing styles is also in vogue currently, if done tastefully.
Pressed Tin Panels: What are they?
Blog | April 26th, 2017Pressed tin panelling may sound like something altogether new and futuristic, but they are actually a throwback to older aesthetics originally popularised in Europe during the middle of the Victorian Era.
Decorative Plaster Archways and Their Unique Appeal
Blog | April 19th, 2017By contacting a well-experienced and knowledgeable plaster expert, you can include exquisitely designed and executed plaster ornamentation for your next building or renovations project.
The Many Uses of Plaster Designs for Home Improvement and Renovation
Blog | March 29th, 2017An ideal time to add various plaster designs to your house is during a home improvement or renovation project. You can mix different types of plaster items together to suit your own needs in almost limitless ways.
DIY Plastering for Big Projects: Why It’s a “No-No” and Why Should You Opt for Professional Services?
Blog | March 6th, 2017At times, homeowners take on large do-it-yourself or DIY projects only to discover quickly that they are in over their heads. As a result, they must backtrack and call in professionals to undo the damage and complete the projects in the proper manner.