About Plasterwrx

The history of decorative plasterwork is legendary and can still be seen in many period and historical properties. Methods and materials have been handed down over centuries from craftsman to apprentice, and mixed with modern technology to product better qualty results.

Plasterwrx is a specialist solid and fibrous plastering company established in 1995 to provide a professional service for both domestic and commercial building projects, also offering a supply only service.

Plasterwrx now trade under 'oakwoodhousedevelopmentsltd' after Incorporating in 2013.

Contracts are undertaken throughout the UK, and for a large part of 2012 we were involved in the restoration of a 7 storey apartment in Mayfair, London for a private client, using our wide range of plasterware and experience.

Samples of our work can be seen at Bridlington Spa, a prestigious project successfully carried out for Wates, a leading UK construction firm - see restoration page »

Bespoke plasterware items can be manufactured under commission by our own skilled craftsmen to any design specified.

Products

Archways, Ceiling Roses, Cornices, Columns, Corbels, Dado, Niches, Panel Moulds,
Surrounds & Mirrors, Miscellaneous

About Alan Graystock

Alan Graystock is the award winning proprietor of plasterwrx and has rapidly achieved a record of excellence since beginning his career in 1991, including:

1992

College Prize Winner 1st year plastering

1993

College Prize Winner 2nd year plastering

1994

College Prize Winner 3rd year plastering
Gold Medallist in the 'Skillbuild National Skills Final', winning the title of 'Best Plasterer in the UK' in his age group and resulting in selection for the 'UK Skills Team' to compete in the 'Youth Skills Olympics'
City & Guilds Medal of Excellence winner. The silver medal being the highest possible award at NVQ level 3

1995

Gold Medal Winner in 33rd International World Skills Olympics held in Lyon, France. Over 500 competitors were involved representing 28 countries in more than 40 trades

1996

Yorkshire Television Young Achiever Award - The arts award college special award. Governors Shield, for outstanding contribution to college and community.

1997

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust medal winner.

2000

Appointed as Skillbuild Technical Expert in plastering, which involves organising competitions in plastering for the UK finals.
Appointed UK Skills Technical Expert in plastering, involving the training and preparation of the winner of the Skillbuild National Finals to take part in the International World Skills Olympics, held every two years.

Alan Graystock receiving his City & Guilds Silver Medal of Excellence from H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace.

Alan Graystock receiving his Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust medal from H.R.H. Duke of York at the Royal Warrant Holders Annual Luncheon at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Alan Graystock recieving his Certificate of Excellence for winning the Gold Medal at the 33rd World Skills Olympics, presented by Sir John Cassels, Chairman of UK Skills.