Polished Plaster Specialists: Venetian Plastering in High Cross

Our projects in High Cross are part of a broader West Sussex coverage that also takes in areas such as Furnace Green and Glyndebourne.

The finish itself is built up by hand in multiple thin coats rather than one thick application. Each layer is applied and then burnished before the next, which is what develops the depth, movement and light-reflective sheen that defines Venetian plaster. It is slow, deliberate work, and rushing it is exactly what flattens the final result, so we let the process take the time it needs.

Marmorino sits between the high sheen of classic polished plaster and a plainer matt paint, giving a softer, textured lime-plaster look that still carries real depth. It suits homeowners who want the character of a hand-applied finish without the strongest mirror-like polish, and like the other finishes it can be tinted across a wide range of tones to sit against your existing scheme.

Every project starts with a consultation about the finish, colour and texture you are after, because polished plaster, Marmorino and Tadelakt each behave differently. Polished plaster gives the smoothest, most marble-like sheen, Marmorino has a softer textured lime-plaster look, and Tadelakt is the waterproof option for wet areas, so we help you choose the right one for the room before anything begins.

A flawless plaster finish depends entirely on the surface beneath it, so careful substrate preparation comes first. We make sure the wall is sound, smooth and properly prepared to receive the plaster, because any unevenness underneath telegraphs straight through the thin, hand-applied layers. This groundwork is a large part of why a specialist finish looks the way it does.

Many of our High Cross clients come through recommendations across West Sussex, and we regularly work in surrounding areas such as Godleys Green and Furners Green.