Metallic, Venetian Plaster & Specialist Finishes in Royal Hospital & Tite Street, Chelsea

Metallic, Venetian Plaster & Specialist Finishes in Royal Hospital & Tite Street

Each specialist finish has its own distinct application process, often requiring multiple layers built up over several days with careful control of temperature, humidity, and drying times. Venetian plaster, for example, involves applying thin layers of lime-based plaster with a specialist trowel, each layer burnished and polished before the next is applied, gradually building up the characteristic depth and translucency. Polished plaster uses synthetic or lime-based compounds applied in even thinner layers and burnished to a high-gloss, almost mirror-like surface. Metallic finishes involve embedding metallic particles — real copper, bronze, gold, or silver — into a plaster or paint base, creating surfaces that shift and shimmer with changing light. Limewash is applied in multiple thin coats to create a soft, chalky finish with natural variation and texture. Before any specialist finish is applied, walls must be prepared to a standard far beyond what conventional painting requires — perfectly flat, smooth, and free from any defects that the finish would highlight. We prepare detailed sample boards for client approval before work begins, ensuring the colour, texture, and sheen are exactly right. Our specialists have trained with leading European plaster manufacturers and bring genuine artisan skill to every project.