The artistry of plaster: Proudfoot Plastering
Meet the team bringing Japanese-style elegance to Christchurch interiors.
In a recent Christchurch home project, plain white GIB walls were turned into a series of beautifully textured surfaces using Otsumagaki, (Otsu for short), a Japanese-style compressed clay that delivers a luxurious, natural finish.
The project was a collaboration between Proudfoot Plastering and Sam Tuuta of Tuuta Design, and the result is nothing short of stunning. Otsu, available in an array of colours and finishes, highly polished or matte, offers a refined alternative to wallpaper or paint.
Offering a beautiful alternative to painted walls, this centuries-old Japanese technique has found a home in contemporary New Zealand interiors, thanks to craftspeople who have the skill and sensitivity to handle it. “We’re not just plasterers,” says Jason Roberts of Proudfoot Plastering. “It takes experience and finesse to get the right effect with this kind of specialised clay,” he explains. “When it’s done right, it creates the most beautiful interior spaces.”
Working closely with the client, the team created a finish that’s both unique and deeply sympathetic to the space. “Skill is required to get the right effect with this kind of specialised clay, and the result is a surface that transforms the entire room.”
Otsu doesn’t just add beauty, it brings texture, tone, and an almost tactile warmth. It can even be more affordable than wallpaper, offering a bespoke finish with enduring appeal.
It’s all about creating beautiful living spaces, Jason says. “It’s about more than covering walls, it’s about elevating the whole feel of a home.”
With craftsmanship at its core, Proudfoot Plastering is changing how we think about plaster, one elegant wall at a time.
