Professional Plastering, Decorating & Specialist Interior Finishes

Expert wall skimming, plaster repairs, ceiling renovations, decorative finishes and high-quality painting services by Italian Arch.

Complete Plastering, Painting & Interior Finishing Solutions

Italian Arch provides professional plastering, wall skimming, plaster repairs, painting, decorating and Venetian plaster (polished plaster) services across Surrey and South West London. With over 20 years of experience, we deliver every project with exceptional craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail and premium-quality materials.

From smooth walls and ceilings to bespoke decorative finishes, ceiling renovations, feature walls and restoration work, we create beautiful, durable interiors for both modern and period homes.

Hallway plastering restoration with decorative ceiling repaired and skimmed before and after by Italian Arch
Plastering and skimming restoration in a period property showing damaged walls before and smooth finish after

Plastering & Skimming

Professional plastering and skimming for smooth, even walls and ceilings. From patch repairs to full-room skimming, we deliver clean preparation and a flawless finish ready for painting.

Includes:

  • Full room skimming
  • Ceiling plastering
  • Wall repairs
  • Patch repairs
Luxury interior decorative ceiling by Italian Arch
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Interior Painting & Decorating

Refresh your home with smooth, clean, and long-lasting interior painting. We prepare every surface properly — filling, sanding, repairing cracks — to ensure flawless results.

Includes:

  • Wall & ceiling painting
  • Woodwork painting (doors, frames, skirting boards)
  • Colour matching
  • Protective coatings
  • Full room refresh or complete home redecorating
Exterior house restoration with painted brickwork and refurbished garage doors by Italian Arch
Exterior house painting of a rendered detached home with clean white finish in Surrey

Exterior Painting

Protect and enhance your property with durable exterior painting designed to withstand the British climate. We use high-quality exterior paints and weather-resistant coatings, combined with thorough preparation, to achieve a smart, long-lasting finish.

Includes:

  • Masonry painting
  • Exterior woodwork
  • Window frames & doors
  • Weather-resistant coatings
Luxury Venetian plaster (polished plaster) feature wall with smooth decorative finish by Italian Arch
Bathroom walls finished in Venetian plaster (polished plaster) combined with microcement for a seamless contemporary look

Venetian Plaster (Polished Plaster), Microcement & Decorative Finishes

Our signature decorative finishes service specialises in Venetian plaster (polished plaster), microcement, and bespoke Italian paint effects, delivered across Surrey, South West London, and surrounding areas.

All finishes are applied by hand, creating depth, texture, and seamless surfaces that cannot be achieved with standard materials. From refined polished plaster walls to contemporary microcement finishes and bold decorative effects, this service is designed for clients seeking distinctive, high-end interiors.

Explore our Venetian plaster (polished plaster) projects in:
Kingston | Cobham | Weybridge | Surbiton | Richmond | Esher

Includes:

  • Venetian plaster feature walls (polished plaster)
  • Stucco Veneziano & Marmorino finishes
  • Seamless microcement walls, floors, and bathrooms for modern interiors
  • Textured and marble-effect surfaces
  • Gilding, metallic, and pearl finishes
  • Bespoke finishes for bathrooms and feature areas
  • Marble-effect and polished surfaces.
Bathtub preparation before silver leaf gilding, showing surface ready for luxury decorative finish
Luxury bathtub finished with silver leaf gilding using traditional Italian decorative techniques by Italian Arch

Gilding

Gilding is an ancient decorative skill traditionally used in luxury interiors, historic properties, fine furniture, picture frames, walls, and ceilings. Originally carried out using gold leaf, the same specialist technique is now expertly applied with a range of metal leaves, including silver, copper, and aluminium, to create refined and contemporary luxury finishes.

Each gilding project is carefully prepared and hand-applied using traditional Italian methods, resulting in a distinctive decorative surface that adds depth, elegance, and character. Ideal for statement features, bespoke details, and high-end interior accents where craftsmanship and precision are essential.

Includes:

  • Traditional gilding techniques

  • Silver, copper, and metal leaf applications

  • Feature details and bespoke decorative elements

  • Specialist surface preparation and hand-finished results

Bedroom feature wall wallpaper hanging with botanical pattern, professionally fitted with precise alignment and clean edges

Wallpaper Hanging & Installation

Professional wallpaper hanging and fitting for feature walls and full rooms, carried out with precision and attention to detail. From bold patterned designs to subtle textured wallpapers, we ensure perfect alignment, clean edges, and a flawless finish that enhances the character of your space.

Each wallpaper installation is carefully prepared, with surfaces properly assessed and primed to ensure long-lasting results. Ideal for bedrooms, living areas, and statement walls where quality workmanship makes the difference.

Includes:

  • Wallpaper hanging and fitting

  • Feature wall wallpaper installation

  • Pattern matching and precise alignment

  • Careful surface preparation and finishing

Ceiling restoration with traditional coving repair before and after, showing detailed plasterwork refurbishment
Period room restoration showing repaired plasterwork and original fireplace restored before and after

Restoration, Period Property & Heritage Repairs

Specialist restoration services focused on preserving and enhancing the character of period and traditional properties. From repairing damaged plasterwork and ceilings to restoring original features such as coving, fireplaces, and architectural details, every project is approached with care, respect, and craftsmanship.

We combine traditional techniques with modern expertise to ensure repairs are structurally sound while remaining faithful to the original style of the property. Ideal for heritage homes, period interiors, and spaces where attention to detail and authenticity are essential.

Includes:

  • Period property restoration

  • Ceiling, wall, and plasterwork repairs

  • Coving, cornice, and decorative detail restoration

  • Careful preparation and traditional finishing techniques

  • Associated carpentry and flooring work carried out as part of restoration projects.

Ready to Transform Your Home?

Contact Italian Arch today for a free consultation.

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