Plaster Overdoor Pediment 178 cm (70 in), Laurel Door Topper – Grand Laureate

The details

Made by hand,
made to last.

About this piece

A grand laurel pediment in the neoclassical manner, made for wide openings, double doors and large walls. Measure the space before ordering.

Size: Approx. 178 cm (70 in) wide. See the photos for height and depth.
Finish: Natural White (plain plaster), White Primed (ready for your topcoat), Primed & Matte White, or painted to order in Cream, Rose Garden, Pink Petals, Chestnut Brown, Pale Turquoise or Coral. If joints need filling after fitting, a quick touch-up once it is up gives the neatest result. Paints with ordinary emulsion.
Fitting: Fix centrally to a clean, dry surface with strong grab adhesive, supported until fully cured. Adhesive, fixings and paint are not included.
Made: Hand-cast to order in Shrewsbury. Small pinholes and variations are part of the process.
Sets: Available singly or in sets of 2 to 5.

Dispatched within 5 working days, then usually 2–5 working days for free UK delivery.

Handmade character

Each casting may show small pinholes, tool marks or subtle surface variations. These are natural characteristics of hand-cast plaster.

Painting your piece

Paintable pieces can be finished to blend with your wall or ceiling, or to stand out in a contrasting colour. Natural cast and primed finishes need different preparation. Two thin coats beat one thick one, every time. Read the fitting and painting guide.

Fitting

Use fixings suitable for both the piece and your wall or ceiling. Mains electrical work must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Ceiling roses are decorative: the light fitting must be supported independently by the ceiling structure.

Delivery and returns

Made to order. Production time is separate from delivery; ask before ordering if you have a deadline.

Changed your mind? You can cancel within 14 days of delivery for any reason, then send the piece back within 14 more days. You pay return postage; for overdoors over 70 cm wide and ceiling roses over 60 cm across, ask us for the return cost before you order. We refund within 14 days of receiving it, or your proof of postage if sooner.

Arrived damaged? Tell us as soon as you can, ideally within 48 hours, with photos. Reporting later doesn't affect your rights. Read the full returns and cancellations policy.

**Fig.** Grand Laureate Overdoor Pediment, line drawing traced from our photograph of the piece (not to scale)

Drawn from the piece

Every line, made by hand.

Each piece starts as a drawing on the bench in Shrewsbury and is cast to order from a mould we made ourselves. Here is yours, line by line.

178 cm wideCheck it against your space before ordering.
Hand-cast in ShrewsburyPoured, released and finished by hand, one at a time.
9 finishesLeave it natural or paint it with ordinary emulsion.
Buy as a setSets of 2 to 5 save up to 8%.

Measure the width above your door or the space on your wall. Not sure? Send a photo and your measurements to the studio.

Send Joseph your measurements

Made to order in Shrewsbury

Four stages. One pair of hands.

No factory, no batch run. Your piece is cast once you order it, and passes through one pair of hands from mould to box.

Hands finishing a hand-cast plaster sunburst ceiling rose — Finishing a casting by hand in the studio.

01
Drawn
Every design begins as a setting-out drawing, then a carved master. Every cast is taken from it.
02
Poured
Plaster is mixed by hand in small batches, poured, then tapped to release air so it fills every leaf and ray.
03
Set
As it sets, plaster warms and hardens. It is eased from the mould by hand and dried slowly so it stays strong.
04
Finished
Edges are fettled and every surface is checked under raking light, then it is signed off and packed.

See how it's made How a plaster piece is cast

Heritage & Classical · The style behind it

Read the history behind your piece.

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