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Scagliola Marble Art
Scagliola provides a distinctive and beautiful finish for a range of projects in establishments worldwide. Unique and bespoke finishes are available.
Specialist Marble Plasterer
Scagliola Restoration & Conservation
As a highly experienced company, L.J Richards can offer exquisite attention to detail and finishes for any Scagliola project.
Scagliola is a composite substance made from selenite, glue and natural pigments, imitating marble and other hard stones. Scagliola looks just like marble but more adaptable and not so heavy. The material may be veined with colours and applied to a core, or the desired pattern may be carved into a previously prepared scagliola matrix.
Our company founder Lee John Richards trained in Florence, Italy with Alessandro Bianchi learning the ancient art of Scagliola and is widely considered to be a leading expert in both marezzo and traditional Scagliola.
Historic & Private Buildings
Homes & Historic Buildings
L.J Richards has a proud tradition of providing a high-quality service to any building, public or private, large or small.
The high standard of craftsmanship carried out by the company has been recognised by numerous awards, including the Plaisterers’ Trophy.
Scagliola is a beautiful and versatile artificial medium that can be produced in a wide range of forms and colours. It is a composite substance made from selenite, glue and natural pigments, imitating marble and other hard stones. The material may be veined with colours and applied to a core, or the desired pattern may be carved into a previously prepared Scagliola matrix. It can be inscribed and inlaid with all different types of colours to any specific design.
The conservation of Scagliola intervention should only be attempted after non-invasive testing and close inspection. We recommend and offer a full condition survey which includes a visual inspection, sounding and historical research.
Sculptures & Architectural Elements
Design, Manufacturer & Installation
We can manufacture Scagliola to match or complement any colour scheme.
Our skilled workforce is able to provide a wide range of stunning Scagliola products including:
Mouldings.
Door Surrounds.
Corbels.
Plinths.
Pedestals & Table Tops.
Wall Panels.
Columns & Pilasters.
Our specialist Scagliola work can be undertaken on Listed Buildings, Churches, Castles, Museums, Libraries, Period Properties, Monuments, Straw Bale Houses and New Builds to name just a few.
We use traditional techniques and materials to make Scagliola very much as it was made over two hundred years ago in England.
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