Beyond Aesthetics: How Decorative Wall Finishes Enhance Wellness in Interior Spaces

  In the world of interior design, aesthetics have always played a central role in shaping our environments and spaces. Beautiful finishes, captivating colours, and striking textures often take centre stage, influencing the overall ambience of a space. However, the impact of these elements extends far beyond mere visual appeal, being able to affect your … Read more

How Venetian Plaster Can Transform Your Bathroom

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If you live in an old building, you may find there is something of a contrast between different elements of it. Some parts may retain all their old character and some original features, from masonry to roof beams, while others may have undergone a significant makeover Of course, in some instances modernisation is essential. Swapping … Read more

How Did The Oldest Plaster Sculptures Shape Modern Walls?

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Choosing a polished plaster wall is about choosing not just longevity and structural rigidity but also making an artistic statement, opting for interior design choices that celebrate the beauty of materials and aim to make a long-lasting artistic statement. Whilst the revitalisation of Marmarino and other forms of Venetian plaster emerged in recent decades thanks … Read more

What colours does microcement come in?

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Last updated 8 November 2026. Choose from 42 standard microcement colours, or have us colour match to designer paint libraries so the finish matches your palette exactly. Finishes run from polished to matte, and every Signature Walls installation is a premium, belts-and-braces system: waterproof with each layer, so it does not rely on the sealer. … Read more

How Can Microcement Give Your Walls A Beton Brut Finish?

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The history of modern architecture and house design is about celebrating the beauty of raw materials and intertwining function and form. A lot of this comes from the utilisation of beton brut, a look you can effectively replicate using expertly applied microcement on walls. Much like Venetian plaster, microcement is a cement powder that can … Read more

Is Venetian Plaster A Good Option For Flooring?

Maintaining a Venetian plaster finish

There are many benefits to installing venetian plaster in your home, from its durability to its timeless style, which is why more and more homeowners are choosing to use it for their flooring, as well as their walls.  The reasons why lots of people are opting for a luxury finish on their walls include the … Read more

No grout in your bathroom

Grout-free seamless bathroom walls

If you’ve been looking online for inspiration for a minimalist, seamless stone experience, you’ve come to the right place. There will be no grout as you will find in tiled bathrooms, when we design and install one of our decorative top coats, giving you a continual end to end surface with no grout or joinlines. … Read more

4 Top Tips For Maintaining Venetian Plaster

Polishing The Venetian Plaster

Venetian plaster – or polished plaster as you may also hear it referred to – has long been a popular option for architecture, with experts believing that its origins may well stretch all the way back to Mesopotamia some 9,000 years or so ago. Its beautiful decorative finish has won many fans over the years, … Read more

Choosing the right structure for your surface with Venetian plaster

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With a wide array of textures, styles and structures, your Venetian plaster installation can take on any number of design influences to make it truly personal for you. Since the products are hand applied and finished, the skill of your artist or applicator will determine just what you end up with. A good starting point … Read more

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