Renovations & RestorationsCentral Coast

Renovation Plastering Central Coast

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25+ years’ experience

Restored decorative plaster ceiling in an older home

Plastering for Renovations & Older Homes

The Central Coast is full of fibro and weatherboard cottages and interwar homes. Bringing one of these older houses back to life is the work we enjoy most.

We like working with original details and updating these homes for modern living while holding on to what gives them their charm. If your home is a listed heritage item under the Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022, check with Central Coast Council before work starts.

Older home renovations

Plasterboard walls

Ceiling roses

Ornamental cornices

Decorative ceiling panels

Crack repairs

Renovation & Restoration Plastering

From fresh plasterboard walls through to the decorative touches that give an older house its charm.

Plasterboard Walls

New plasterboard walls for bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms as part of your renovation.

Walls for Extensions & New Rooms

Neat plastered walls for extensions and new rooms in an older home.

Ceiling Roses & Panels

Ceiling roses and decorative panels that suit the taller ceilings in older homes.

Ornamental Cornices

Cornices matched to the age of the house, the size of the room and how high the ceiling sits.

Period Plaster Features

Picture rails and wainscoting that add charm back into freshly lined walls.

Plaster Crack Repairs

Cracked walls fixed properly, using the correct board so the cracks are less likely to come back.

Renovating Walls With Plasterboard

Older Central Coast homes often have lath and plaster ceilings or fibro linings. Many renovations keep some and replace the rest.

Keep

Keep Original Ceilings & Features

If original ceilings and timber details are sound, consider keeping them in hallways and living rooms, and add picture rails or wainscoting to new walls.

Original ceilingsPicture railsWainscoting

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Where Plasterboard Works Best

Plasterboard is a good fit for bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms. If you are extending or adding rooms, the smooth finish of new plasterboard ties the new space in with the rest of the home.

BedroomsKitchens & bathroomsExtensions

SafeWork NSW advises that homes built before 1990 may contain asbestos, for example in fibro sheeting, and that removing more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos needs a licensed asbestos removalist. If your renovation will disturb old wall linings, we can organise this before our work starts.

Choosing the Right Cornice Size

A deep cornice on a low ceiling looks heavy and makes the room feel cramped. A simple rule is to scale the cornice to how high the ceiling is.

Ceiling 4.3m+: 200 mm cornice

Suits ceilings of 4.3 metres (14 feet) or more.

Ceiling 2.75m+: 90 to 120 mm cornice

Suits ceilings over 2.75 metres (9 feet).

Ceiling <2.75m: 50 to 70 mm cornice

Suits ceilings under 2.75 metres. A smaller cornice also works well in rooms with built-in joinery, like kitchens and bathrooms.

Tips for Picking an Ornamental Cornice

A cornice is the moulding that runs where the wall meets the ceiling, sometimes called coving or crown moulding. With so many styles on offer, these tips help narrow it down.

Picking your cornice

Pick a style you love, because you will see it every day

Match the era of the house with a design that will last

Bigger rooms can carry bolder designs

Each room can have its own cornice

Go simple with cornices in dim rooms

Taller ceilings suit deeper cornices

Matt paint hides small flaws; gloss shows them up

Cracks in plaster walls

Cracks tend to form at corners and where the wall flexes

Use wet-area plasterboard in bathrooms and damp rooms

Isolate plasterboard from structural members

Place joins at the right spacing from the floor and ceiling

Recent Renovation Plastering Projects

Older home renovations, decorative ceilings and restoration work by our team. Tap an image to see it at full size.

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How Your Plastering Renovation Runs

Start With a Free Quote

Tell Us About Your Walls & Ceilings

Fill in the quote form with some details, plus photos of the job if you have any.

We Inspect the Walls & Ceilings

We'll talk through what you need and organise a site visit if it's needed.

Your Plastering Quote

You'll get a clear, no-obligation quote based on the work involved.

We Finish the Plastering

Our experienced plasterers take care with the work and tidy up before leaving.

Renovation Plastering Across the Central Coast

We take on renovations and restorations right across the Central Coast, from Gosford and Woy Woy in the south up to Wyong and Budgewoi in the north.

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Central Coast plastering areas

Gosford, Wyong & nearby suburbs

Gosford

Erina

Terrigal

Kincumber

Woy Woy

Umina Beach

Wyong

Tuggerah

The Entrance

Bateau Bay

Toukley

Lake Haven

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Renovation Plastering FAQs

Answers to common questions about plastering older Central Coast homes.

Do you plaster older home renovations?

Yes. Older homes are the work we enjoy most, and our team knows how to handle the original details that give them their charm.

Do I need approval before renovating my walls?

For a heritage listed home, speak with Central Coast Council about approvals before any plastering starts.

Should I keep my old lath and plaster ceilings?

When they are still sound, plenty of owners hold on to original ceilings in the hall and lounge, then line the bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom in plasterboard. New plasterboard also suits extensions and added rooms.

How do I pick the right cornice size?

Think about the look you like, how old the house is, how big the room is, the natural light and how high the ceiling sits. For a rough guide: 200 mm for ceilings of 4.3 m or more, 90 to 120 mm over 2.75 m, and 50 to 70 mm under 2.75 m.

Do you fit ceiling roses?

Yes. Older homes often have taller ceilings, and a ceiling rose or decorative panel makes good use of that space.

What if asbestos is found behind old walls?

Speak with us before any old fibro or wall linings are cut or removed. If asbestos is found and the renovation will disturb it, we can organise safe removal by a licensed removalist before the plastering goes ahead.

What causes cracks in plasterboard walls?

Cracks tend to show up at corners and in spots where the wall flexes. Wet-area board in damp rooms, separating plasterboard from the structure and correct join spacing all reduce the risk.

Can I do my own plastering?

Small DIY patch jobs are doable, but plasterboard sheets are heavy, break easily and take two people to lift, and the dust can sting your eyes. For bigger walls or ceilings, our plasterers can give you a smooth, even finish.

Start Your Project

Planning a Plastering Renovation?

Let us know about your project and which walls or ceilings need work. We'll call you back to talk it through and organise a free quote.