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    Plasterer in Finchley

    Choice Finishes Ltd (company no. 16302919) is a specialist plastering company based in East Finchley, N2, local to all of Finchley. We help homeowners, architects and contractors plan decorative finishes, lime repairs and everyday plastering around the needs of the building.

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    Selected Heritage Work

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    Examples of Choice Finishes craftsmanship from the named London projects below, not photographs of completed Finchley projects.

    Polished plaster at Maison Estelle, Mayfair, London; an example finish for Finchley enquiries
    Maison Estelle, Mayfair, London — project scope: bespoke polished plaster
    Lime-plaster preparation on riven lath at Lancaster Gate, London; representative work for Finchley clients
    Lime-plaster preparation — Lancaster Gate, Bayswater, London
    Restored ornamental ceiling and cornice at Lancaster Gate, London; an example of the craft available in Finchley
    Cornice and ceiling restoration — Lancaster Gate, Bayswater, London

    From East Finchley to Church End

    We cover East Finchley, North Finchley, West Finchley, Finchley Central and Church End. Around the High Road and Ballards Lane, the mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, 1930s semis and mansion flats calls for more than one approach to plastering. A solid-brick terrace may need a lime-compatible repair, while a remodelled family house might combine freshly skimmed ceilings with a carefully chosen feature finish. We look at the background and the room's use before recommending materials.

    For polished and metallic plaster, the starting point is the effect you want in the actual light of the room. Softly textured Marmorino, a more reflective polished finish and metallic effects each respond differently to daylight and wall lighting. We discuss colour, texture and sheen, and use samples to agree the direction. Preparation matters just as much as the decorative coats: uneven backgrounds, moving joints or damp should be dealt with before an interior finish is applied.

    Lime plastering is especially relevant where a period home retains solid masonry, original lime plaster or lath ceilings. A hard, unsuitable patch can behave differently from its surroundings, so we assess what is already there and retain sound original material where practical. Our traditional plastering service covers the wider repair and finishing work that often accompanies a renovation. Where a building is listed, alterations may require consent; specifications should be agreed with the appropriate adviser before work starts.

    For general plastering and skimming, we consider whether existing plaster is sound enough to keep, whether loose areas need removal and how new work will meet old surfaces. Kitchens, bedrooms and circulation spaces may need different levels of preparation, particularly after electrical work or changes to partitions. In mansion flats, access and arrangements for shared areas also affect planning. Send photographs and a brief description of the rooms so we can discuss the scope before arranging the next step.

    A local specialist approach

    • Based in East Finchley, N2
    • Decorative finishes and practical background preparation
    • Lime-compatible repairs for appropriate period substrates
    • Scope discussed with homeowners, designers and contractors

    Plastering services in Finchley

    Choose the finish and repair approach to suit the room, the existing construction and the wider renovation.

    Polished and metallic plaster

    Interior feature walls and decorative surfaces, with the texture and sheen considered alongside the room's lighting.

    Lime plastering

    Compatible work on traditional walls and ceilings, with sound historic plaster retained where its condition allows.

    Plastering and skimming

    Background repairs and smooth finishes for refurbished rooms, new partitions and surfaces disturbed by other trades.

    Cornice restoration

    A secondary part of the refurbishment service: repairing damaged cornices and matching surviving profiles and ornament.

    External rendering

    Assessment and preparation of external backgrounds before choosing an appropriate render specification.

    Basement tanking

    Below-ground waterproofing considered separately from decorative plaster, with the source and conditions of water ingress assessed.

    Other Areas We Cover

    Barnet Highgate Chelsea Kensington Belgravia Mayfair Notting Hill Hampstead Marylebone Richmond Knightsbridge St John's Wood Holland Park Fulham Pimlico & Westminster Buckinghamshire Hertfordshire Surrey Berkshire

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers to common questions we hear from clients, architects, and designers.

    Yes. Our coverage includes East Finchley, North Finchley, West Finchley, Finchley Central and Church End. Tell us the property location, access arrangements and the work you are considering so we can discuss the next step.

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    Discuss Your Project

    Planning work in Finchley? [Call 07854 393865](tel:07854393865) or contact us with photographs, the rooms involved and any drawings or specification you already have.

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