Victorian Bedroom Refurbishment in Shefford, Bedfordshire

Restoring a Damaged Victorian Bedroom

We recently completed another Victorian bedroom refurbishment in Shefford, Bedfordshire, where the property had undergone structural alterations before we arrived.

The homeowner had removed internal walls as part of their renovation, which unfortunately caused significant damage to the original lath and plaster walls. In addition, removing the old wallpaper from both the walls and ceiling had pulled away sections of the ageing plaster, leaving the surfaces cracked, uneven and unsuitable for decorating.

After assessing the condition of the room, we recommended overboarding the existing wall and ceiling to create a solid, long-lasting base while preserving the character of the property wherever possible.

The Work We Carried Out

For this project we completed:

  • Overboarded the damaged existing wall.

  • Overboarded the ceiling to provide a flat, secure surface.

  • Skim plastered the remaining original walls.

  • Produced smooth, modern finishes ready for painting and decorating.

Victorian properties often present unique challenges due to the age of the original plasterwork. By combining modern plasterboarding techniques with traditional plastering methods, we were able to achieve perfectly flat walls and ceilings while giving the room a fresh new lease of life.

Need a Plasterer in Shefford or Bedfordshire?

Whether you're renovating a Victorian property, repairing damaged lath and plaster, or completely refurbishing a room, A.Nicholls Plastering provides professional plastering services throughout Shefford, Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

If you're planning a home renovation and need smooth, high-quality plastering carried out by an experienced local plasterer, get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quotation.

A room undergoing renovation with peeling paint on the ceiling and wall. The ceiling has many patches where paint is chipped off, exposing the drywall. The wall has similar damage with holes and missing plaster, revealing underlying materials. There is a small window on the left side and a pile of construction tools on the floor.
A room undergoing renovation with peeled wallpaper and exposed drywall, a white door, and construction tools on the floor.
A room under renovation with peeling paint or wallpaper on the ceiling and walls. Two windows with wooden trim allow natural light inside, revealing a view of neighboring houses and a street outside. A step ladder is in the foreground, indicating ongoing work.
Interior of a room under renovation with unfinished walls and ceiling, with green painter's tape marking areas on the wall, and an open door leading to another room.
A room with beige walls, an area with a darker brown wall, a white door, and a ceiling with a small hole and a fixture or insect on it.
A room with two windows showing a neighborhood outside, and a ceiling with a small electrical fixture from which wires hang.
An empty room under renovation with three windows showing a view of houses and trees outside. The walls are partially finished with patches of drywall, and the floor is stripped, revealing worn wood planks with paint residue. There is a ceiling light fixture hole but no light installed yet.
Interior view of a room with a window showing trees and houses outside, walls partially painted with a light beige/peach color, and part of the floor and baseboard visible, with some construction or renovation work in progress.
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