What London Plastercraft does

London Plastercraft Ltd is a London-based specialist manufacturer and supplier of decorative plaster mouldings, founded in 1990 by directors Mark McKeever and Bill Thompson. The company designs, produces, and installs period-correct cornices, coving, ceiling roses, corbels, columns, pilasters, capitals, fire surrounds, panel mouldings, and dado rails for heritage, residential, commercial, and new-build projects across the UK and parts of Europe. Its product catalogue spans over 577 cornice patterns covering Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Regency, and contemporary styles, manufactured using both traditional materials (plaster, lime, stucco, lath) and modern composites (GRG, GRC, GRP) for interior and exterior applications. Specialist restoration services include profile replication through clay modelling, peel-away paint removal for heritage cornices, and full supply-and-fix installation.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market through a Fulham showroom, on-site estimator visits, and specification relationships with architects, interior designers, and main contractors, supplemented by a product-catalog website with a shortlist basket. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed, with free quotation appointments offered to prospective clients. Recognised institutional clients include Lambeth Palace, Windsor Castle, the Natural History Museum, the Royal College of Music, Harrods, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the Hurlingham Club, and the Austrian and Chinese Embassies, alongside high-net-worth residential commissions in Kensington, Holland Park, and Mayfair. The company holds Constructionline membership (no. 196844), operates a manufacturing workshop in Summerstown, and serves as a verified supplier to the UK construction industry.

Name

London Plastercraft

Legal name

London Plastercraft Ltd

Website

https://londonplastercraft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

London Plastercraft is a London-based specialist manufacturer and supplier of decorative plaster mouldings founded in 1990, producing period-correct cornices, ceiling roses, columns, and fire surrounds for heritage restoration, luxury residential, and commercial clients across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Plaster Mouldings

NAICS

Masonry Contractors (238140), Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (23832)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Prefabricated Gypsum/Plaster Architectural Elements (Cornices, Ceiling Medallions, Moldings) (IMADAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing Plasters & Veneer Plaster Systems (IMADAEAD), Plaster Installation & Restoration (Traditional & Veneer) (HSAPAHAE), Plaster Repair & Restoration (Lath & Plaster) (HSAGACAC), Texture, Skim Coating & Decorative Finishes (Popcorn Removal, Knockdown, Venetian) (HSAPAHAF)

Keywords

• Plaster cornice mouldings
• Decorative ceiling roses
• Heritage restoration services
• Architectural plaster products
• Exterior moulding materials

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Supply Only): Sale of standard and bespoke plaster moulding products including cornices, ceiling roses, corbels, columns, capitals, fire surrounds, and other decorative plaster elements. Products are manufactured and shipped to customers.
2. Supply and Fix Services: Complete service including product supply and professional installation by their skilled craftsmen. Covers both interior and exterior moulding works.
3. Specialist Restoration Services: Match-to-existing service, cornice restoration using peel away technique, repair work for chipped or damaged mouldings. High-value projects for heritage and listed buildings.
4. Exterior Restoration and Specialist Work: GRC, GRG, GRP exterior mouldings, stucco work, lime plaster, and lath and plaster ceiling repair and construction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

London Plastercraft designs, manufactures, and supplies decorative plaster mouldings including cornices, coving, ceiling roses, corbels, columns, capitals, fire surrounds, and dado rails. The company also provides specialist heritage restoration services, including match-to-existing replication using clay modelling, cornice restoration via paint peel-away techniques, and exterior architectural moulding work using GRC, GRG, GRP, stucco, and lime plaster. Both supply-only and supply-and-fix delivery models are offered to homeowners, architects, contractors, and commercial property clients.

Product overview

London Plastercraft is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of decorative plaster mouldings based in London, founded in 1990. The company operates primarily as a product-based business offering an extensive portfolio of period-correct cornices and covings spanning multiple historical eras (Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, and Regency), along with complementary plaster architectural products including ceiling roses, corbels, columns, pilasters, capitals, fire surrounds, and panel mouldings. The product line is supplemented by specialist restoration services including match-to-existing replication, cornice restoration, and exterior moulding solutions using GRC, GRG, and GRP materials, as well as traditional stucco and lime plaster work. The company offers both supply-only and supply-and-fix services, working with architects, interior designers, and main contractors on residential homes, listed buildings, commercial properties, and new builds across the UK and parts of Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Period-Specific Plaster Cornices Decorative plaster cornice and coving mouldings spanning British architectural periods including Victorian (1837-1901), Georgian (1714-1830), Edwardian (1901-1910), Arts and Crafts (1910-1920), Art Deco (1920-1940), Regency, contemporary, lighting troughs, and plain designs. Produced from gelatin moulds and handmade by craftsmen, with over 577 patterns available.
• Decorative Plaster Ceiling Roses Decorative ceiling roses available in Victorian, Georgian, Regency, Tudor, and William and Mary styles, suitable for chandeliers, pendant lights, and traditional ceiling fittings.
• Plaster Corbels and Brackets Decorative plaster corbels and brackets for arches, beams, and walls, available for interior and exterior use in traditional and modern styles.
• Plaster Columns and Pilasters Fluted and plain columns and pilasters available in plaster, GRP, or GRC materials, adjustable in height and available in halves.
• Plaster Capitals

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully restored cornices covered in multiple layers of paint using peel-away chemical treatment technique, returning them to original sharp detail
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hayles & Howe: UK-based heritage plaster moulding specialist producing period cornices, ceiling roses, and architectural plasterwork for churches, country houses, and listed buildings. Closest like-for-like competitor to London Plastercraft in the British heritage restoration niche.
• Orac Decor: Belgium-headquartered manufacturer of decorative cornices, panel mouldings, and skirting sold through UK trade and retail channels. Direct competitor in the decorative coving/cornice category, particularly in supply-only and contemporary segments.
• House of Mouldings: UK supplier of period and contemporary cornice, coving, and dado rail products including heritage-style plaster and lightweight alternatives. Direct peer in the trade and retail mouldings category.
• Style Plaster / Stuart Interiors: UK specialist in fibrous plaster mouldings, ceiling roses, and cornices with manufacturing and installation services. Directly comparable to London Plastercraft in product range and heritage restoration focus.
• Heritage Plaster Services: UK contractor focused on lath-and-plaster restoration, lime plastering, and cornice repair for historic and listed buildings. Specialist peer in the restoration sub-segment of London Plastercraft's offering.
• The Coving Shop: UK online retailer of plaster and polyurethane coving, cornices, and ceiling roses for trade and DIY customers. Overlaps with London Plastercraft's catalogue e-commerce channel, particularly in the price-sensitive mid-market.

Broad incumbents

• British Gypsum (Saint-Gobain): UK market leader in gypsum-based building products including plasterboard, plaster, and finishing systems. Operates at industrial scale across the broader plaster category; overlaps with London Plastercraft's standard plaster offerings but not its bespoke heritage moulding niche.
• Knauf UK: Major global gypsum and plaster manufacturer with UK operations producing plasterboard, plaster finishes, and drylining systems. Broad incumbent competing at the commodity plasterboard level rather than the decorative moulding segment.

Emerging players

• Decoralist: UK-based supplier of decorative cornices, wall panels, and mouldings combining traditional designs with modern materials. Emerging competitor in the decorative mouldings e-commerce channel.
• Adam Architecture: UK classical and traditional architecture practice that designs period-appropriate interiors and often specifies bespoke plasterwork. Adjacent rather than competing — drives demand for specialist plaster manufacturers including London Plastercraft.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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