Venetian plastering in Slough

Zavoré handles Venetian plastering in Slough for homeowners, landlords and businesses. We supply and install authentic Italian lime based Venetian plaster, polished plaster, concrete effect, microcement, liquid metal and other decorative finishes, with our own applicators travelling from our Birmingham base to do the work. To get going, order a sample board or email a few photos and your postcode to sales@zavore.co.uk.

Photos are often enough to answer early questions. When you are ready to go ahead, we survey and then quote.

The buildings we would plaster in Slough

Slough changed fast in the twentieth century. The large trading estate on its western side was laid out after the First World War, and housing followed for the people who came to work there. As a result, much of the town is interwar and postwar, with streets of 1930s semis, council built estates such as Britwell and Langley, and family houses in Cippenham and around.

Older Slough survives in pockets. Upton and Chalvey have Victorian terraces and some earlier cottages, and near the centre you still find Victorian and Edwardian houses. More recently, the area around the station, now on the Elizabeth line, has gained new apartment blocks and offices converted to flats.

For us that means three common wall types. Solid brick in older terraces, cavity walls with hard plaster in the interwar and postwar houses, and plasterboard in new flats and converted offices. Each gets its own preparation before any decorative coat goes on.

Finishes that suit Slough properties

• Polished plaster for new apartments and refurbished living rooms, where flat walls let a glossy finish bring depth to a compact room.
• Venetian plaster on a single feature wall in a 1930s semi, such as a chimney breast or the wall behind a dining table.
• Concrete effect for offices, gyms and shops that want a hardwearing modern look.
• Microcement for bathrooms and showers on a waterproofed wall, which is where we would use it rather than Venetian plaster.
• Liquid metal for reception desks and signature walls in commercial spaces.

In a Victorian terrace with solid walls, we would point you towards a breathable lime finish such as Marmorino instead of anything that forms a film.

How a Venetian plastering job in Slough runs

A survey comes before any price. We find out what the walls are, how flat they are, whether there are cracks, movement or damp, how the room is used, and how we get in and protect the space. If a wall needs a skim, old paint removing, or a damp issue sorting, we tell you so directly.

Once you sign off a sample and the price, dates are agreed and the plaster is tinted to match in Birmingham. Slough is a distance from our base, so we schedule the job as a block of days and the applicators stay with it, coat after coat.

In apartment buildings and offices, loading bays, lifts and working hours often have rules, so send us the building manager's details early. In commercial spaces we can plan around opening times. See our installations page for everything we lay.

For landlords and businesses

Landlords letting flats in Slough often want a finish that looks good and is easy to repair between tenants. Businesses fitting out offices or shops can talk to us about durable finishes, and designers can use our designers and architects page. If you have your own decorator, we sell tinted materials with tracked delivery, and offer trade accounts.

Useful reading includes our guides to concrete effect walls and repairing Venetian plaster. You can also see every area we cover.

Questions about Venetian plastering in Slough

Is Slough within the area you cover?

Yes. Our own applicators travel from Birmingham to Slough, Langley and the surrounding area, working a planned block of days after the sample and price are approved.

Can you plaster a feature wall in a 1930s semi?

Yes. A chimney breast or one wall in a living room is a common place to start. We check the existing plaster is sound and flat before we begin.

Do you plaster offices and shops in Slough?

Yes. We look at wear, cleaning and building access, and can plan the work around your opening hours.

Is Venetian plaster a good idea in a rented flat?

It can be, as long as the finish is chosen for durability and easy repair. We will suggest one that suits how the flat is used.

Call 07592 929191, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, or email photos, rough measurements and your postcode to sales@zavore.co.uk. Start choosing with a sample board.