Our studio
The Craft Behind the Surface
A specialty studio devoted to one thing: architectural finishes, applied by hand, for spaces designed with care.
We believe a wall can be the quietest, most beautiful thing in a room.
Modern Plaster is a specialty architectural finishes studio serving London, Strathroy, St. Thomas and Southwestern Ontario. We focus exclusively on decorative plaster, limewash and microcement: surfaces with depth, movement and natural character that bring warmth and individuality to an interior.
We are not a general contractor or a painting company. We are a small, focused team that cares about material, preparation and the hand-finished details, and about collaborating closely with the homeowners, designers and builders who bring us into their projects.
The founder
Jose Jr.
I learned texture techniques from my father, and those core skills are still the foundation of everything I do. They were sharpened through years of hands-on plaster and drywall finishing with the Acevedo Home Developments family of companies across the London region, where good preparation, clean lines and work that lasts were never optional.
What I bring to that foundation is an artistic side. I have a real passion for creating custom textures and designs, and Modern Plaster gives that passion a studio of its own, with the time, materials and attention that beautiful interiors deserve.
I’m always learning: taking training, picking up new techniques and connecting with other applicators to learn the tips and tricks it takes to become a master applicator.
Selected work
Recent Projects
Hand-applied plaster, limewash and microcement in homes across the region, finished on site for the room it lives in.
Philosophy
How We Work
i.
Material First
We work with mineral, lime- and clay-based systems chosen for their beauty and integrity, and we explain the trade-offs honestly.
ii.
Sampled, Then Built
Nothing goes on your wall that you haven’t seen and approved on a physical sample, in your own light.
iii.
Collaborative by Nature
We fit into your design and build team, communicate clearly and respect the schedule and the site.
For designers & architects
A Finishing Partner for Your Vision
We work alongside interior designers, architects and custom builders, from early finish selection to handover, so the surfaces are as considered as everything else in the project.
Consultations
We review the visual direction, architecture, lighting and applications with you, on site or from drawings.
Finish Selection
Guidance on the right finish, colour, texture and sheen for each surface, and where a finish isn’t the right fit.
Custom Samples
2 ft × 2 ft sample panels for client presentations, made to your colour, texture or inspiration image and usually ready in 3–4 days.
Coordination
We work with your builder and trades on sequencing, substrate preparation and scheduling, with product documentation where available.
Materials
Our Favourite Brands
We source from specialist decorative finish manufacturers, including natural clay- and lime-based plasters and professional microcement systems, so every finish starts from a material with real depth and character. These are the brands we reach for most.
Clay & lime plasters
ClayLime
Venetian plasters
San Marco
Service area
Rooted in Southwestern Ontario
We work on residential and boutique commercial projects across London, Strathroy, St. Thomas and beyond. For the right project, we’ll travel: we’ve worked as far afield as Sault Ste. Marie.
Begin a conversation
Let’s Create
Something Lasting
Tell us about the space, the light and the feeling you’re after. We’ll come back with ideas, finish recommendations and next steps. No pressure, no generic quote.
Prefer to share drawings or inspiration images? Use the full project inquiry.