Polished Venetian plaster
Smooth, luminous, layered walls with natural movement, depth and sheen. Ideal for luxury lounges, staircases, dining rooms, reception spaces and statement interiors.
Havant · Hampshire · Luxury wall finishes
Venetian plaster with a primordial edge.
Bespoke polished plaster, lime-based textures and stone-inspired surfaces for homes, feature walls, fireplaces, bathrooms and commercial interiors.
The rebrand
From artificial stone to high-end Venetian plaster.
Primordial Stone has evolved. The business now focuses predominantly on Venetian plaster and luxury decorative wall finishes, while keeping a small specialist artificial stone service for clients who want sculpted stonework, fireplaces, garden features or textured architectural pieces.
What we do
Venetian plaster services
Feature walls
One wall transformed into the room’s focal point, with copper, clay, bronze, stone or soft neutral plaster tones.
Fireplaces & chimney breasts
Decorative finishes around fireplaces, media walls and chimney breasts, designed to feel architectural rather than painted-on.
Bathrooms & wet-look finishes
Sealed plaster and microcement-style surfaces for bathrooms, cloakrooms and spa-like rooms where waterproofing and specification matter.
Commercial interiors
High-impact surfaces for salons, bars, restaurants, receptions, offices, studios, showrooms and boutique retail environments.
Limewash & mineral finishes
Breathable, cloudy, aged-lime finishes for understated spaces that need warmth, movement and natural texture without high gloss.
Microcement & concrete effects
Seamless modern surfaces with an industrial, gallery-like feel. Excellent for contemporary homes and commercial projects.
Restoration & refinishing
Repairs, refinishing and refresh work for existing decorative plaster surfaces where the finish has dulled, marked or needs reworking.
Artificial stone
A smaller legacy service for hand-sculpted faux stone, fireplaces, textured panels, garden features and bespoke stone-effect surfaces.
Finish menu
Popular Venetian plaster methods
Classic polished plaster
Layered lime and mineral finish, burnished to soft satin or high-gloss shine.
Marmorino
Fine or textured Italian plaster with a softer stone feel. Beautiful in warm neutrals.
Travertine effect
Dragged and pitted plaster for a carved, ancient-stone surface with horizontal movement.
Grassello
Aged lime putty burnished to an almost glass-like depth and luminosity. The pinnacle of traditional Venetian plaster.
Metallic plaster
Bronze, copper, champagne and aged-metal movement for a darker premium look.
Sgraffito & carved detail
Layered plaster cut back to reveal pattern, symbol, texture or bespoke design.
Portfolio
Recent work.
Ultimate 2026 look
Dark bronze. Layered plaster. Ancient luxury.
The site is built around the new brand direction: warm plaster, copper-brown movement, carved stone detail and a finish that feels old-world, premium and serious.
Watch
Primordial Stone on YouTube
Project walkthroughs, finish close-ups and behind-the-scenes plaster work from Roger's latest installations.
How it works
A proper finish starts before the first coat.
- Consultation
Roger discusses the room, lighting, style, budget and finish direction.
- Surface assessment
Walls are checked for cracks, movement, gloss paint, moisture and preparation requirements.
- Sample direction
Colour, sheen, texture and pattern are agreed before the main installation begins.
- Preparation
Surfaces are cleaned, filled, sanded, primed and made ready for the plaster system.
- Layered application
Multiple coats are applied by hand to build movement, depth and texture.
- Burnish, seal and handover
The final finish is polished, sealed where required and handed over with care guidance.
The craftsman
Owned and run by Roger Holman.
Primordial Stone is solely owned and run by Roger Holman from Havant. Roger brings 20 years of hands-on building experience into every project, combining practical trade knowledge with the eye of a decorative surface specialist.
That matters. Venetian plaster is not just decoration. It depends on preparation, substrate knowledge, product choice, timing, pressure, finishing and sealing. Roger manages the detail himself so the final surface feels permanent, considered and premium.
Areas covered
Based in Havant. Working across the South Coast and beyond.
Primordial Stone serves Havant, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Emsworth, Chichester, Fareham, Southampton, Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey, Dorset, London and selected UK-wide projects.
Start your project
Tell Roger what you want to transform.
Send photos of the room, wall, fireplace or surface, along with rough dimensions and the finish style you like. Roger can then advise on the best route.