Decorative Plaster Art — Northcote
Custom ornamental plasterwork and textured walls for heritage and contemporary interiors in Northcote, Melbourne. Dovirexa delivers durable, artful finishes tailored to each space.
About this project
Restoration and creative layering for a Victorian terrace in Northcote: cornices, ceiling roses, decorative panels and lime-based textured walls. Work coordinated with conservation architects and clients.
- Techniques: moulded plaster, scagliola accents, hand-trowelled textures
- Duration: staged works over 3 weeks
- Team: plasterers, decorative finisher, project lead
Project gallery
All images are representative of the finishing approach used at the Northcote site — colour studies, sample panels and mock-ups are completed prior to full application.
Materials & specifications
Typical build-up
| Layer | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Substrate prep | Cleaned, keyed | Moisture check, priming |
| Base coat | Lime render / gypsum | Two coats for stability |
| Decorative finish | Plaster modelling / scagliola | Hand-sculpted or moulded |
| Protection | Breathable sealer | UV-stable where required |
Compliance
Materials selected to conform with Australian standards for interior finishes; we provide MSDS and test certificates on request.
Process & staging
- Initial scoping & photos, sample panel agreement
- Site preparation and protection
- Base render and curing
- Decorative application and detailing
- Final sealing and handover
Staging considerations
Where heritage elements are present, we schedule works to minimise disruption, maintain site records, and collaborate with conservation officers when required.
Artist & team
Maya Petrov — Lead decorative finisher
Maya specialises in moulded ornament, limework and micro-sculptural finishes. Accredited with years of restoration and bespoke commissions across Melbourne's inner north.
