Paul's plastering blog

Sydney has a stunning selection of older, heritage homes, scattered throughout the city from North to South, East and West. As a plasterer, Paul gets to work with these opulent homes, renovating or repairing the plaster, which is often as ornate as you can image. From...

Are you planning a renovation? It’s an exciting time with all the opportunities for creative changes to your home. One excellent idea that many homeowners often overlook is adding a skylight in a room or hallway, where it’s structurally possible.  Skylights offer...

As we all know, Sydney property prices are making people opt for smaller properties due to accessibility and affordability, and for some, a lifestyle choice. With downsizing to a smaller space, there will be an adjustment period that you go through with adapting to...

Unsightly cracks in your walls can be more than just a cosmetic problem. It’s essential to understand the cause of the issues, as many times, it must be eliminated to ensure the cracks don’t return after being repaired. So, what happens when wall damage is caused by...

With Sydney becoming such a busy, pricey city to live in, choosing to downsize to a smaller, more compact space is one way people are addressing the living situation. But with smaller spaces and increasingly more belongings, there are a few practical things to...

When you need plastering done, it’s best to rely on a professional, especially if you’re installing entirely new sections. The goal with any plaster work is to ensure a smooth surface that is ready for painting, and ultimately a surface that no one can tell where the...

Choosing a minimalist modern design is becoming a popular choice with many homeowners in Sydney when considering what kind of aesthetic they are going for. Whether you are undertaking a substantial renovation throughout the home or just focusing your resources on a...

When designing your bathroom, it’s essential to focus on making it a hygienic and functional space. This will alleviate problems with mould, aesthetics, and water damage in the short term as well as in the long term. In an optimally designed bathroom, you’ll have...

When renovating a home, you’ll want your ceiling to be on par with the rest of your newly renovated interior. Being an important element of light and space, your ceiling doesn’t necessarily need a ton of work to be up to scratch, it may just need a fresh coat of paint...