1st class plastering

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

One of the most common problems I come across when renovating older properties is cement-based plaster or render taken directly down to floor level.

I'm genuinely surprised how often I see this. It was something I was taught to avoid nearly 25 years ago, yet I still find it regularly when hacking off old plaster.

When cement-based materials bridge the floor, they can encourage moisture and salts to migrate into the plaster, often leading to damp patches, blown plaster and ongoing deterioration.

It's a small detail that many people overlook, but details matter. Good plastering isn't just about achieving a flat finish – it's about understanding how a building works and ensuring repairs last for years to come.

This is one of the reasons I specialise in traditional lime systems and breathable building practices, particularly for older and period properties.

Craftsmanship Without Compromise.

1st Class PlasteringTraditional Lime SpecialistsSwansea & South West Wales

05/06/2026

Traditional lime plaster performs best when built up in multiple thinner coats. Each coat is allowed to firm up before the next is applied, reducing shrinkage, improving adhesion and helping create a stronger, more durable finish.
The extra time taken now helps ensure a better result for years to come.
📍 Traditional Lime Plastering 📍 Lime Render 📍 H**p-Lime Plastering 📍 Fine Lime Finishes
Serving Swansea and South & West Wales.

30/05/2026

Specialist Lime Plastering — Traditional • Heritage • Breathable Lime Finishes
• Traditional lime plastering
• Internal & external lime render
• Fine lime skimming & finish coats
• Insulating lime plaster
• H**p lime plaster
• Listed & period property specialists
Covering Swansea and surrounding areas, including Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli, Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula.
Craftsmanship Without Compromise
Free consultations & advice • Quality workmanship assured
📞 07973 856145
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29/05/2026

Preparing this wall for its final h**p lime top coat.
The final coat has now been applied and carefully keyed to create the perfect surface for the h**p lime finish. Taking the time to prepare each stage correctly is essential for achieving a strong, breathable and long-lasting result.
Traditional craftsmanship, breathable materials, and attention to detail every step of the way.
Craftsmanship without compromise.
**pLime

21/05/2026

Creating soft, rounded corners by hand on this heritage lime plastering project.
These details not only suit older properties perfectly, they also help give the finished work a more traditional, flowing appearance that modern sharp angles just can’t match.
Breathable lime systems, traditional methods, and craftsmanship without compromise.
📍 Specialist Lime Plastering
Covering Swansea & West Wales

14/05/2026

Older solid-walled homes need breathable materials.
Modern plaster and cement can trap moisture inside walls, often leading to condensation, damp patches and cold-feeling rooms.
Lime plaster allows moisture to escape naturally while keeping the character and integrity of traditional buildings.
We specialise in breathable lime plastering systems across Swansea and surrounding areas.
✔ Traditional Lime Plastering
✔ Heritage & Period Properties
✔ Breathable Lime Systems
✔ Internal Lime Rendering & Finishes
📞 07973 856145
🌐 1st Class Plastering⁠�

14/05/2026

Proper preparation before the lime render goes on.

Keying the wall to create the perfect surface for a strong bond while keeping the system fully breathable — an important part of traditional lime work on older properties.

Specialist Lime Plastering & RenderingCovering Swansea & West Wales

Craftsmanship without compromise.

10/05/2026

Traditional lime plaster isn’t just about appearance — it helps old solid walls breathe naturally, reducing trapped moisture and helping prevent damp and condensation.
At 1st Class Plastering, we specialise in breathable lime plastering systems for traditional and period properties across Swansea and surrounding areas.
✔ Lime Plastering
✔ Breathable Systems
✔ Heritage & Period Properties
✔ Internal Lime Rendering & Finishes
📍 Swansea & South/West Wales
📞 07973 856145
🌐 1st Class Plastering⁠�
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Why choose lime plaster?
Breathable • Traditional • Built to last.
Lime plaster helps regulate moisture naturally and is ideal for older solid-walled homes. A proper breathable system can help reduce condensation, damp patches and trapped moisture issues.
📍 Swansea & surrounding areas
📞 07973 856145