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Venetian plastering & microcement in Reading

Hand-finished polished plaster and seamless microcement for Reading homes — Victorian terraces near the university, Edwardian houses in Caversham Heights and modern family homes across Earley and Wokingham.

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Seamless taupe microcement bathroom with walk-in shower, built-in bench, oak vanity and brushed brass fittings

Reading is one of the fastest-changing places in the Home Counties, with Victorian streets, leafy Thames-side neighbourhoods and plenty of new development. That variety means no two projects are the same — but every one gets the same careful survey, real samples and hand-applied finish.

We bring microcement, Venetian plaster, Marmorino and tadelakt to homes across Reading, Wokingham and the Thames Valley.

Microcement bathrooms in Reading

Seamless bathrooms are one of the most popular ways to modernise a Reading home. With microcement, the floor, walls, shower and even a built-in bench become one continuous surface — no grout to scrub, no tiles to crack, and a calm, spa-like feel that makes small bathrooms look much larger.

In many cases we can apply microcement directly over existing, well-bonded tiles. Where walls are being rebuilt or a new walk-in shower is going in, we install a full tanking system first. Weighing it up against a traditional retile? Read microcement vs tiles: which is better?

Seamless taupe microcement bathroom with walk-in shower, built-in bench, oak vanity and brushed brass fittings
A seamless microcement bathroom with walk-in shower and built-in bench.

Floors for open-plan living

From Victorian terraces in Redlands and Katesgrove to newer homes in Earley, Woodley and Wokingham, many Reading houses now have an open-plan kitchen at the back. A microcement floor ties the space together with a single, seamless surface that works with underfloor heating and flows right up to the garden doors.

Older houses often have suspended timber floors, which must be made rigid before any thin, hard finish goes down. We’re upfront about this at survey — read more in our microcement floors guide.

Polished plaster for living spaces

For living rooms, bedrooms and hallways, polished lime plaster brings a depth and calm that paint can’t. Caversham Heights and Sonning homes often suit a soft Marmorino hallway or a satin Venetian feature wall; in modern apartments, a bolder colour or metallic finish can transform a single wall.

Areas around Reading we cover

We cover central Reading and its neighbourhoods — including Caversham, Caversham Heights, Emmer Green, Redlands, Katesgrove, Southcote and Tilehurst — plus Earley, Woodley, Sonning, Twyford, Wokingham, Pangbourne and Henley-on-Thames.

We also work in nearby Windsor, Beaconsfield and down into Surrey towards Guildford.

Costs and next steps

Every quote is fixed and itemised after a free survey. For typical price ranges for bathrooms, floors and feature walls, see our pricing guide. Then get in touch to arrange your visit — we’ll bring the samples.

Our services in Reading

Everything we offer, locally.

The same craftsmanship we bring to London projects — Venetian plaster, Marmorino, tadelakt, microcement and textured finishes — available across Reading and the surrounding area.

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Polished Venetian plaster wall in warm greige in a London Victorian townhouse living room with sash windows and herringbone floor
Polished lime plaster

Venetian Plastering in Reading

Layered, burnished lime plaster with the cool depth of polished marble — from subtle satin to mirror gloss.

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Seamless taupe microcement bathroom with walk-in shower, built-in bench, oak vanity and brushed brass fittings
Seamless surfaces

Microcement in Reading

One seamless, grout-free surface for bathrooms, showers, kitchen floors, stairs and worktops.

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Georgian London entrance hallway and staircase finished in warm white Marmorino lime plaster with black and white floor tiles
Matt lime plaster

Marmorino Plaster in Reading

Marble-dust lime plaster with a calm, matt-to-satin finish — perfect for hallways and period homes.

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Terracotta tadelakt wet room with a sculpted tadelakt bath, arched niche and brass rain shower
Moroccan lime plaster

Tadelakt in Reading

Stone-polished Moroccan lime plaster with a soft, waxy sheen — made for showers, baths and basins.

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Eight decorative plaster sample boards: green Venetian plaster, white Marmorino, terracotta tadelakt, grey microcement, travertine, charcoal metallic, sage lime wash and sand stone effect
Decorative finishes

Textured & Stone Finishes in Reading

Travertine, concrete, lime wash, metallic and crackle effects for tactile walls with real character.

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Curved travertine-effect textured lime plaster feature wall in an upscale London restaurant with warm lighting
Hospitality, retail & workplace

Commercial Projects in Reading

Hotels, restaurants, retail and offices — specified with designers, delivered to programme.

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FAQ

Reading questions.

Local answers about surveys, timings and finishes.

Can you install microcement on a suspended timber floor?

Yes, but the floor must be made rigid first — usually by overboarding with a suitable board system — because flexing joists can crack any thin, hard finish. We assess this at the survey and include it in the quote.

Do you cover Henley-on-Thames and Wokingham?

Yes. Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham, Twyford, Sonning, Pangbourne, Caversham, Earley, Woodley and Tilehurst are all part of our Reading area.

How long does a microcement bathroom take in Reading?

Typically five to seven working days, including preparation, tanking in the shower area, application, sealing and curing.

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