Campbell Plastering & Rendering

05/04/2026

Nice little transformation on this one 👌

The original wall was tired, patchy and needing taken right back before any new finish could go on properly.

Once it was all prepped right, base coated and dashed, it came up spot on and made a massive difference to the full area.

Always worth doing the prep right first — that’s what gives you the finish at the end.

Any roughcasting, rendering or plastering work needing done, just give Campbell Plastering & Rendering a message.

20/03/2026

9/10 jobs where fireplaces have been removed are patched up badly… this was one of them 👎

We stripped it back, dry lined the opening and packed out any gaps with adhesive to bring it back flush with the wall.

Scrimmed and beaded, then a full skim over the whole wall to tie everything in 👌

Now it’s:
✔️ Flat
✔️ Solid
✔️ Ready for paint

Once it’s painted you’d never know it was ever there 👍

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If you’ve got something similar needing sorted, just drop me a message 📩

📍 Isle of Bute
📞 07395 277301
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Campbell Plastering & Rendering

16/03/2026

Another tired old garage brought back to life this week!

This one had blown render, exposed blockwork and years of weather damage, so the old coating had to be cut out and repaired before we could start the new system.

We installed a high-polymer basecoat to strengthen and level the walls, followed by a fresh white top coat finish to completely transform the building.

To keep everything looking sharp we also beaded around the metal trims and edges, giving the garage clean lines and a much more modern look.

The difference from start to finish is huge — the garage now looks fresh, protected and ready for many more years of Scottish weather.

If you have tired render, cracked walls or roughcast needing repaired or refreshed, feel free to get in touch.

📍 Isle of Bute
📞 07395 277301
Campbell Plastering & Rendering

01/12/2025

Quick 3-hour Sunday job for a returning client 👌

Plastered the wall leading up the stairs after a new cupboard was built, so I had to dub out where the new board met the old before taping and skimming. Finished it to a lovely clean finish.

We’re pretty much fully booked in the run-up to Christmas, so we’re opening the diary for a few evening jobs — nothing massive, just the kind of work we can get wrapped up in a night or two.

If you want something sorted before Christmas, or you’re looking to get booked in for the New Year, just drop me a message and we’ll sort you out.

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12/11/2025

✅ This Week’s Jobs – Campbell Plastering & Rendering ✅

Job 1:
This week we started with a lath and plaster ceiling that had developed a few cracks — which is really common with older ceilings. After checking it over, the ceiling was still solid with no movement, so instead of replacing it, we decided to mesh the entire surface before skimming.

This gives the client peace of mind knowing the ceiling will stay strong and crack-free for years to come 💪

🧱 We always recommend full meshing on older properties — it costs a bit more upfront, but it’s a long-term solution that prevents future cracking and saves money down the line.

Job 2:
Next, we strapped ceiling joists with 2x2 to bring them down to the client’s wooden cladding level.
We then insulated between the joists, boarded, and skimmed it smooth, ready for decorating 👌

📅 We’ve got a few sporadic dates left in December, but not many!
The first week of the new year is already booked, so get in touch soon to secure your slot.

📞 Reece – Campbell Plastering & Rendering
📱 07395 277301
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03/11/2025

🎯 Artex Be Gone! 🎯

Another Artex ceilings brought back to life 👌

These old textured ceilings were all the rage back in the day — but most folks want them smooth, clean, and modern now. The key is in the prep 💪

Here’s how I do it:
1️⃣ Scrape off any high spots and make sure it’s solid (no flaking) — but ⚠️ it should always be tested for asbestos first before scraping.
2️⃣ Prime it properly — I like using an SBR or PVA mix to control suction and help the skim bond evenly.
3️⃣ Go on with a first coat of Multi-Finish with a handful or two of Bonding mixed in to add a bit of bulk and stop the Artex pattern from bleeding through once it pulls in.
4️⃣ Finish with two fresh coats of Multi-Finish, keeping it flat, tight, and smooth for that perfect modern ceiling 👌

Once it’s dry and painted, you’d never know Artex was ever there 😎

If you’re sick of looking at dated textured ceilings, get in touch and I’ll sort it 👇

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🏠 Campbell Plastering & Rendering
👷‍♂️ Reece Campbell

13/09/2025

Turned up to this job and was met with a curved fireplace that needed straightened out – plasterboard wasn’t an option with a log burner going in, so bricks 🧱 were the only way forward.

Day 1️⃣ – We chiselled back the protruding stone, built in supports, and anchored the new bricks into the stonework so it wasn’t just relying on mortar. Once set, the arris was formed by hand and the inside of the fireplace was scratched out ready for finishing.

Day 2️⃣ – We floated the outside of the fireplace, fixed on stop beads, and skimmed it in. The inside was rendered with a sand, cement and lime mix ⚒️, brought flush to the beads for a clean, heat-resistant finish 🔥.

All in all, a solid, tidy job 👌 Nothing we can’t handle.

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23/08/2025

Big job wrapped up this week 👊
• Ceiling and stud wall boarded
• Door wall dot & dabbed
• Main walls straightened out in sand & cement for a solid, long-lasting finish
• All skimmed smooth 👌

Proper graft but it’s come up spot on. Nothing better than seeing a room go from rough to ready 👍

📞 Reece – Campbell Plastering & Rendering
☎️ 07395 277301

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12/08/2025

Big news for Campbell Plastering & Rendering… we’ve made it to the finals of the Scottish Home Improvement Awards for *Best Plastering / Roughcasting Company! 🏆🎉

It’s just me, my tools, and a lot of graft – so to be recognised at a national level is a huge boost. Massive thanks to every customer who’s trusted me with their home, recommended me, or passed my name on – this one’s for you! 🙌

10/07/2025

🧱 Stone Coping Repair – All Done by Hand! 🧱

Here’s a recent repair to a damaged section of stone coping — formed completely by hand to blend in seamlessly with the existing work.

I used a sharp sand and cement mix, floated and sponged back to expose the aggregate, giving it a natural finish that matches the surrounding copes.

Getting the texture and tone right takes patience and a good eye — but I’m buzzing with how well it came out 👌

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📞 Get in touch for stone repairs, rendering, or detailed restoration work

01/07/2025

🔨 Three different jobs — same result: a clean, professional finish.

🏠 Job 1: Removed failed roughcast that was letting in water. Fully prepped and re-roughcast with a perfect colour and chip match. Blended in seamlessly.

🏡 Job 2: Similar job — same colour, same chip. Care taken to make sure the repair was invisible.

🏗️ Job 3: Stripped and re-roughcast a chimney stack that had failed due to the wrong materials being used. Now solid, clean, and built to last.

✔️ All completed over the past few weeks
✔️ No shortcuts — just proper prep and a finish that lasts.

📍 Campbell Plastering & Rendering — Isle of Bute
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15/06/2025

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