Areas We Cover
Polished Plaster & Specialist Plasterers in Hampstead
Choice Finishes is a specialist plastering firm based in nearby East Finchley N2, serving Hampstead homes with decorative finishes and sympathetic repairs. We consider how new plaster will meet the existing building, starting with a visit to understand the background, your preferred appearance and arrangements for working in your home.
Project Media
Heritage Craftsmanship
The photographs retain their original project labels and illustrate our work elsewhere; they do not identify a Hampstead project.
Plasterwork for Hampstead's period homes
Hampstead has Georgian houses, Victorian and Edwardian properties, mansion flats and later alterations within older buildings. Around the village and towards the Heath, refurbishment can uncover several generations of plaster. We assess whether existing coats remain sound, what lies behind them and how repairs will behave beside retained material.
Lime plastering offers compatible, vapour-permeable repairs for traditional solid masonry. Breathability depends on the whole finish, including paint. We assess cement patches, salts and moisture before deciding what to retain. Lime does not fix leaks or prevent rainwater entering.
Cornice restoration can be planned alongside wall and ceiling repairs so that new work does not flatten or bury original detail. Surviving lengths help establish the profile where sections are missing. In mansion flats, access arrangements and neighbouring ceilings also need consideration. Where historic fabric is protected, proposed repairs and any necessary consents should be settled with the appropriate professional team before work proceeds.
A specification built around your rooms
- Compatible preparation for retained plaster and new backgrounds
- Colour, texture and sheen reviewed on physical sample boards
- Clear arrangements for protecting occupied interiors
- Careful coordination at cornices, skirtings and adjoining finishes
Damp walls and basement refurbishment
Lower-ground accommodation needs a different discussion from a dry upstairs bedroom. Discolouration, salts and flaking paint can have several causes, so our damp proofing approach begins by investigating the source. Replastering is part of the repair only after the moisture problem and the condition of the existing finish have been assessed.
For water ingress, basement tanking is considered as a complete waterproofing arrangement. Selection between cementitious systems and drained membranes depends on structure, drainage and room use. Specialist partners supply and install any required pumps. Decorative finishes follow that design rather than concealing unresolved damp.
How we organise the work
During the site visit, we inspect cracks, loose areas and coatings, and discuss working hours and access. Sample boards are tested in the room's own light before work starts. North-facing rooms and bright bay windows can change the apparent warmth and sheen, so approval belongs in the actual interior.
We agree protection for floors, fittings and access routes. Preparation, drying and coordination with other trades form part of the sequence. We complete edges carefully, leave the work area clean and explain suitable care. In occupied flats, we plan shared entrances and deliveries beforehand.
Nearby homes we also cover
Alongside Hampstead, we cover Belsize Park, South Hampstead and West Hampstead, and discuss work in Hampstead Garden Suburb. Our nearby service extends to Highgate, including Highgate Village, Muswell Hill and Finchley. Please include the location and a short description of the proposed rooms when you enquire, particularly where building management controls access.
Choosing a finish for a Hampstead interior
Decorative plaster can complement period features or create a deliberate contrast. Room proportions, lighting and use guide the choice.
Polished plaster
Compare our interior finish options, from restrained mineral movement to more reflective effects, with preparation tailored to the background.
Venetian plaster
Thin, hand-worked layers create depth and sheen. Sample approval helps establish how much movement will suit a feature wall or larger room.
Marmorino
A lime and marble finish with a stone-like character, suitable for exploring softer texture and a less mirror-like appearance.
Tadelakt
Consider this specialist lime finish for appropriate bathroom designs, with the complete background, junction details and maintenance requirements agreed first.
Microcement
An alternative for contemporary interiors where a continuous coated surface is wanted and the substrate supports the specified system.
Other Areas We Cover
Hampstead plastering questions
Often lime is the compatible option for retained traditional plaster or solid masonry, but we check the actual construction. A later plasterboard partition may need a different specification. We also consider the final coating so that a breathable repair is not undermined by unsuitable decoration.
The timetable depends on the background repairs, surface area, number of coats and drying conditions. Sample decisions and coordination with other trades also affect the start date. Following a visit, we can explain the application sequence and when the room can move on to its next stage.
Requirements depend on the building and the proposed intervention. Internal plaster can be protected by listing, while conservation-area controls do not automatically apply to every interior change. Ask your adviser or local authority to confirm what needs consent, and share the agreed conditions before we begin.
Preparation, finish selection, room height, access and protection all contribute. Preserving cornicing or repairing unstable plaster adds different work from coating a prepared wall. We establish the scope on site and discuss exclusions so you can compare the quotation against the surfaces and details actually included.
Get in Touch
Discuss your Hampstead home
Discuss materials and samples on 07854 393865, or send photographs and a description through the contact form before arranging a visit.
Enquire about Hampstead plasteringCall 07854 393865