Plastering and GIB Stopping Services Wellington

Paint doesn't hide bad walls — it advertises them. Wellington's housing stock makes this worse than most places: century-old villas in Newtown and Berhampore with cracked lath-and-plaster, 1970s Gib that's popped its nails after decades of small quakes, and new builds where the stopper was rushed and every joint shows up the first sunny afternoon. Low winter sun raking across a wall is brutal at exposing joints, screw pops, and patch marks.

Most of the plastering work we do in Wellington is fixing exactly that: settlement cracks above door frames, water-damaged ceilings, and joints that were stopped in two coats when they needed three. We build coats up properly, sand between every layer, and check the finished surface under raking light — the same light that will find the flaws once the room is painted.

Our Commitment to Quality

As Registered Master Painters and Resene Eco Decorators, we stand behind every plastering job with our 5-Year Workmanship Guarantee. Our team uses premium stopping compounds and quality tools to ensure a durable, long-lasting finish. We set realistic timelines and always honour our commitments. If any issues arise after completion that are caused by our workmanship, we provide a free touch-up service. We work across Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, and the Kapiti Coast.

Day to day, our plastering work across Wellington, the Hutt Valley, and Porirua looks like this:

• New GIB installation & stopping: Complete wall and ceiling lining for new builds, extensions, and renovations
• GIB stopping for renovations: Matching new work to existing wall textures and finishes
• Crack & hole repairs: Fixing settlement cracks, accidental damage, and wear over time
• Skim coating: Applying a thin plaster layer over existing surfaces for a fresh, smooth finish
• Textured finishes: Creating specific wall textures to match existing decor or achieve a desired look
• Water damage repairs: Replacing and stopping GIB affected by leaks or moisture

Finish Levels Explained

Not all plastering jobs require the same level of finish. The right level depends on the final paint type and the room's use:

• Level 4 (Standard): Suitable for most residential rooms where flat or low-sheen paint will be used. Joints are stopped, sanded, and finished to a smooth standard.
• Level 5 (Premium): Required for areas with gloss or semi-gloss paint, or where strong lighting may highlight surface imperfections. Includes a full skim coat over the entire surface for a flawless result.

We'll tell you which level your job actually needs — paying for Level 5 in a flat-paint bedroom is wasted money, but skipping it under a gloss hallway ceiling is a mistake you'll see every single day.