Plaster is where a building turns into a home, and it is also where cheap work shows first: cracks, damp stains, uneven corners. Our plasterers work with lime based plasters on old stone houses, with cement and insulated render systems on new builds, and with the fine finishing coats, tiling and painting that complete the interior.
Lime plaster or cement plaster, which is right for my house?
Lime for old stone walls, cement or insulated render for new concrete and brick. Old Corfiot walls need to breathe; a cement render traps the moisture inside the wall and the plaster falls off within a few winters. Lime plaster lets the wall dry out, moves with it and can be repaired. On a new house the external walls usually get a thermal insulation system with a thin render, which cuts the cooling bills in summer and the heating bills in the short Corfu winter.
What finishes do we offer?
- external render, smooth or textured, with the colour mixed in or painted
- internal plaster and skim coats ready for painting
- external thermal insulation systems on new builds and renovations
- floor and wall tiling, natural stone and terrazzo
- painting inside and out, including lime wash on traditional houses
- plasterboard ceilings, cornices and built in niches
How do you prevent cracks and damp?
By preparing the base properly and respecting drying times. Mesh at every change of material, a key coat on smooth concrete, correct thickness in layers rather than one thick coat, and no plaster on a wall that is still wet from the rain. On the ground floor the base of the wall gets a water repellent plinth so the splash from the terrace does not climb the wall.
Frequently asked questions
Can you replaster just one facade or one room?
Yes. Small jobs are quoted on their own and are often done between larger projects.
What colours and textures are typical for Corfu?
Warm whites, ochres, pale pinks and Venetian reds, mostly with a fine or slightly rough texture. We bring samples to the site and make a test patch before the whole wall is done.
How soon after the plaster can we paint?
Lime plaster needs several weeks to carbonate; cement based plasters about two to four weeks depending on the weather. We plan the painting into the schedule so nobody waits.
