01 · A vanishing trade
Plaster is becoming a rare art.
Fewer craftsmen learn the trade each year, and too many historic walls are torn out and replaced with drywall simply because no one left knows how to save them.
Third Generation Craftsmen
Three generations of craftsmanship. Venetian plaster, stucco restoration, precision painting, and decorative finishes. Serving Oahu, Hawaii and the greater Chicago, Illinois area.
Third Generation Craftsmen
Keeping a dying art alive — one wall at a time.
Keeping a dying art alive
One wall at a time.
ServingOahu, Hawaii
Chicago, Illinois
Since 1948
Trust, kept for three generations. A grandfather’s trowel, a father’s standard, a son’s promise — the same hands-on craft, carried forward one wall at a time.
Plaster restoration



01 · A vanishing trade
Fewer craftsmen learn the trade each year, and too many historic walls are torn out and replaced with drywall simply because no one left knows how to save them.
02 · Restored, not replaced
Cracks, sagging ceilings, broken keys and lost ornament can almost always be repaired — preserving the strength, character and history built into the room.
03 · The old way
Lime and gypsum, hawk and trowel, scratch coat to finish coat — the same methods handed down in our family since 1948.
04 · Invisible repairs
Texture, profile and sheen are matched so precisely that the only thing you notice is a wall that looks the way it was always meant to.
Watch the craft · Custom Venetian plaster
This customer wanted a finish no catalog sells, so we created our own version of artisan Venetian plaster from marble dust and gauging plaster. It took a lot of elbow grease and patience: every pass laid on from the hawk, then hard-troweled to a beautiful shine.
Before & after · Stucco soffit restoration
A long section of stucco soffit on this Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie home in Oak Park had failed, leaving the original wood lath exposed beneath the dentil trim. We tore out the damaged stucco, re-wired the ceiling with new metal lath and re-stuccoed it, then blended and feathered the new work into the original and painted it to match the rest of the wraparound soffit.
OutcomeThe repair now reads as part of the original roofline.
Before
After
Don’t settle for less
Some walls are built to be replaced. Ours are built to be handed down. Before original plaster is torn out, let a third-generation plasterer show you what it can become again.
Services
Plaster restoration for historic homes and new construction, and a full range of high-end finishes for homes and businesses — every one carried out with union-trained care.
Resurrecting a dying art
Plaster Restoration
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Made whole again
New & Old Plaster Repair · Water Damage
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The polish of the old masters
Venetian Plaster
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Seamless, modern, monolithic
Micro-Cement
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Character, by hand
Decorative Finishes
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Strength that faces the weather
Stucco
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Insulated, sealed, refined
Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems (EIFS · Dryvit)
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Bring the wood back to life
Deck Restoration & Staining
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Residential & commercial
Interior Painting
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Residential & commercial
Exterior Painting
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Pattern, perfectly matched
Wallpaper & Wall Coverings
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The look of etched glass
Decorative Window Frosting
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Light in, eyes out
Privacy & Decorative Window Films
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Reduce heat · protect against fading
UV Window Film
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Tailored to every window
Custom Window Treatments
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Quieter rooms, steadier comfort
Sound & Thermal Upgrades
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The homework, done properly
Estimates, Proposals & Insurance Consulting
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Painting · Interior & exterior
Every painting project is finished with Sherwin-Williams coatings — chosen for their hide, durability and washability. No contractor-grade shortcuts, ever.
Explore our paintsSherwin-Williams’ paint and primer in one with advanced stain blocking and exceptional washability.
Self-priming exterior protection with PermaLast® technology against cracking, peeling and blistering.
The professional zero-VOC interior line with excellent hide and outstanding touch-up.
Beyond the trowel
Union-trained in the plastering trade, our third-generation craftsman has also worked as a property claims adjuster for State Farm. He earned his property adjuster license with a 98% score on the first attempt.
When water, storms or time damage your walls, you work with a restorer who knows how property damage is inspected, measured and documented. You get clear photos, an itemized scope and a repair that honors the original plaster.
Water-damage repairWe provide documentation and repair estimates to support your claim. We do not act as a public adjuster or negotiate claims on a homeowner’s behalf.
Where we work
Hawaii
Plaster, stucco, painting, decks, window film and decorative finishes for island homes and businesses.
Illinois
Now scheduling throughout Oak Park · Forest Park · River Forest · North Riverside · Berwyn · Uptown · Lakeview · Edgewater · Andersonville · Downtown Chicago · Greater Chicagoland.
Free estimates · Residential & commercial
Call or text and you’ll speak with the craftsman himself — not a call center.