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Victorian Cornice (coving) Repairs in Alkborough, nr Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

Victorian Cornice has been damaged especially wall members due to brick arch outside has been dropped and the builders has been unsettling original run insitu cornice inside and we are being  appointed to carry out the repairs.  See below the “before” and “after” pictures. #fibrousplastering #plastering #plasterer 

 

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Made to match existing cornice, Bradford Ave, Cleethorpes

We have been commissioned to the job, customer wishes to have new cornice in kitchen that is matching to original Edwardian cornice in her front room. 

 Feedback from my customer :

 “ Hi, firstly thank you for such a fantastic job and for being prepared to work so late, it looks wonderful. I didn't ever think I would find a craftsman like yourself locally, and only ever dreamed of getting an original cornice replicated. The only place I could find any cornice/ coving that wasn't gyproc was on Ebay, these companies were in , Leeds, Sheffield etc.... and only offered certain patterns. You are a craftsman and your expertise should be in great demand, you really should place an ad ( cost Permitting) in one of the big house magazines, finding someone to replicate, replace and repair original plaster mouldings is not easy honestly, your attention to detail is second to non, I only wish I had known about you for the conservatory, but its not a mistake I will make again . I do have a cornice in a bedroom that is damaged and in the future would like you to repair it, but it may be a while ha ha ha . Thank you again” .

Original Edwardian Cornice  

Original Edwardian Cornice  

Zinc template made  

Zinc template made  

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New matching cornice made !  

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Awkward mitres !  

customer decorating , looking good 

customer decorating , looking good 

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Cooker mantle installed with good margin  

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Acanthus cornice over build in cupboard

We have been assigned to the job to provide match to existing acanthus cornice to go around build in cupboard and have fitted up , leaving to very satisfied customers.  see below the progression pictures. 

 

 

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Made to match existing cornice coving in York

Made to match existing cornice ( coving ) See progression pictures below. 

 

Original coving that needs matching up  

Original coving that needs matching up  

Mould made... 

Mould made... 

Cast made from mould  

Cast made from mould  

Mitres stopped in ... 

Mitres stopped in ... 

End result after decoration  

End result after decoration  

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Guild of the Traditional Plastering Craft

Ryan Swart, Director of R.S Plaster Mouldings has been deservedly awarded the Guild of the Traditional Plastering Craft. After the initial application few years ago, Philip Gaches - the acting Master and his Panel were satisfied with Ryan’s work with restoration of plaster mouldings (Heritage) and confident that his work is at high standard and good customer services. 

 

Ryan Swart (left) and Keith Langton (right)  

Ryan Swart (left) and Keith Langton (right)  

One of England’s finest ornamental plasterer, Keith Langton, who is also the member of the Guild, did the honours to present Ryan the certification. This meant the world to Ryan. Ryan’s progression with his plastering craft does not stop there, will continue to make progress and have “always learning” sort of attitude as every job have its own challenges, however he has maintained excellent network of finest plasterers in United Kingdom and Ireland to pass on the knowledge. Once a year there’s a gathering of traditional plasterers local and abroad  to showcase their skills and share on the knowledge. 

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How is decorative coving made...

You may wonder how coving is made? Many think that they are only made in China and shipped to the U.K. in large quantities.....Far from it, Coving is originally made by the use of casting plaster (Plaster of Paris), hessian and laths. The process started in UK at 19th century. 

 

They are hand made in our workshop using our master copy to create a cast. (Master copies are also hand made).

See pictures below for each of these processes. 

 

Manufacturing decorative coving  

Manufacturing decorative coving  

Get in touch with us for your requirements and the use of the best British materials.... Handcrafted in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. 

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Ornate Victorian Ceiling Rose

Our CP75 “Elizabeth” Victorian Ceiling rose supplied and fit.  Customer wants a rose so can easily fit up brass pendant and recommended them this rose and went for it.  Looking great (quite a job to remove stubborn wallpaper within the rose but worth the effort!) #ceilingrose #grimsby #victorian #plaster #fibrous #ornate 

 

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