All Plastering and Rendering Requirements (definitions)

Also known as traditional sand and cement rendering
Application of traditional decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement or similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of buildings. The application of a premixed layer of sand and cement to brick, cement, stone, or mud brick. It is often textured, coloured, or painted after application. It is generally used on exterior walls but can be used to feature an interior wall.

Acrylic render is a synthetic man-made, ready-mixed render. It is mainly acrylic and cement based. Unlike traditional cement render, acrylic render does not have the timeless features and longevity of traditional solid plaster methods. Its life span is like that of a coat of paint.

Designed to provide a tough smooth abrasive resistant finish over, brick, concrete or rendered surfaces. Mixed with lime hard plaster provides a smooth and durable internal finish.

An exterior finish usually highly textured; composed of cement, lime, and sand, which are mixed with water.

Sympathetically restoring heritage features and complementing the modern.

A horizontal decorative plaster mould that lines the top edge of an interior wall or a ceiling. Erin Solid Plasterers can advise you on the correct cornice for your period home

Lath and plaster was a building process used mainly for interior walls until the late 1950.The process begins with wood laths narrow strips of wood nailed horizontally and vertically across the wall stud. Plaster is then applied finished with a smooth, white coat. Horsehair was used to help bind the plaster to the laths. No need to remove this, we can use this plaster as an insulator, saving you time and money.

Board made of plaster set between two sheets of paper, used especially to form or line the inner walls of houses.

A strong, pre-primed base sheet that is finished on-site with a specialised decorative, rendered look.

Erin Solid Plasterers provide both traditional and modern wall finishes for both interior and exterior. Additional finishes can be developed at request.

A decorative element affixed to the ceiling from which light fitting is often suspended.

Repairs to cracks in old traditional solid plastering.