Curved plaster archway framing a leadlight bay window in a Sydney period home
October 27, 2026

Curved Plaster Walls and Ceilings:..

Straight lines and square corners have been the default in Australian homes for decades. But curves are having a moment.
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Finished bathroom with a freestanding bath, green-grey square feature tiles, double vanity and large mirror
October 27, 2026

Behind every great bathroom

Everyone notices the tiles. Nobody sees the wall holding them up. This is the story of what goes into a bathroom before it’s beautiful, and why that part decides how long it lasts.
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Open-plan living area with smooth white plasterboard walls and ceiling lit by large ocean-view windows
October 21, 2026

Plasterboard Finish Levels..

Have you ever looked at a freshly painted wall at night and thought it was perfect, then seen it in the late afternoon sun and noticed faint lines, ripples and patches?
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Plasterer's hands applying plaster to a wall with a trowel and broad knife
October 21, 2026

How to Soundproof Walls and Ceilings..

Whether it's the neighbour's TV through a townhouse wall, footsteps from upstairs or kids playing while you're trying to work, noise is one of the most common complaints we hear.
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Plasterboard walls and ceiling with freshly set joints in a large garage-style room
October 21, 2026

Fire-Rated Plasterboard: Where..

Most people never think about what's inside their walls until something goes wrong. But in a fire, the right wall can buy the time needed to get everyone out and stop flames spreading to the house next door.
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Plasterer in a protective mask smoothing a wall with a plastering trowel
October 19, 2026

What Licences and Insurance Should a..

6 min read TL;DR In NSW, a plasterer doing residential work worth more than $5,000 (labour and materials, including GST) needs a current […]
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October 15, 2026

Plaster Ceiling Cornice Styles Explained

8 min read Not sure which plaster ceiling cornice style is right for your renovation? Here’s a plain-English guide to the most popular […]
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October 12, 2026

The History of Plaster

10 min read TL;DR Plaster is one of the world’s oldest building materials, with lime plaster dating back around 12,000 years in the […]
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