Staircase in private house, Hertfordshire
Three floors of stairs on a concrete walled staircase.
Installer: Polished Plaster Wimbledon
System: Microtopping®
Colour: Ask Sam
Style: Classic
London School of Economics
Installer Lazenby
System Lixio Plus
Architect:
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Floating Staircase
Private house, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
A bold and beautifully crafted staircase and fire surround finished in Microtopping® in the striking “Roughcast” style and deep black colourway. The textured finish creates a warm and atmospheric feel, balancing contemporary design with a tactile, handcrafted character. Applied seamlessly across both surfaces, the finish enhances the architectural forms while adding depth, movement and subtle variation that changes beautifully with the light throughout the day.
The rich black tones give the installation a sophisticated and timeless presence, perfectly complementing modern interiors while retaining an inviting sense of warmth. The Roughcast texture introduces a slightly rugged, natural appearance that contrasts elegantly with clean lines and refined detailing, making both the staircase and fire surround true focal points within the space.
Expertly executed by Polished Plaster Wimbledon, the project showcases the versatility of Microtopping® and the exceptional craftsmanship possible with carefully applied textured finishes.
Installer: Polished Plaster Wimbledon
System: Microtopping®
Colour/Style: Black in style “Roughcast”
Private house, Jerome Street, London
Great Western Studios, Paddington, London
Great Western Studios is a vibrant canal-side workspace in Paddington, originally designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and flexible working within a characterful industrial setting. The later expansion of the building introduced two additional floors, carefully integrated into the existing architecture while the studios remained occupied and operational throughout the construction process. Designed by Bryden Wood, the project sought to retain the distinctive identity of the building while enhancing the sense of openness, natural light, and connectivity between spaces.
The new floors continue the building’s contemporary industrial aesthetic, combining exposed structural elements with warm and durable finishes suited to a busy creative environment. Large windows and open-plan layouts maximise daylight and provide views across the surrounding area and canal, reinforcing the collaborative atmosphere that Great Western Studios has become known for.
As part of the extension works, Microtopping® was selected as the floor finish for the new upper levels, helping to create a seamless and modern surface throughout the workspace. Its continuous appearance and refined concrete aesthetic complemented the architectural language of the project while also providing the durability required for high-traffic commercial use. Microtopping® was also applied across the four staircases connecting the new floors, visually linking the spaces together and enhancing the flow between levels. The result is a cohesive and contemporary interior that respects the industrial character of the original building while introducing a clean and sophisticated finish appropriate for modern creative studios.
Architect: Bryden Wood Limited
Installer: The Micro Cement Company
System: Microtopping®
Colour/Style: Olive Green in style Fine Texture
Sector: Offices
Cohete Discobar, Barcellona, Spain
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Architect/Designers: Estudio Pilar Libano @estudiopilarlibano
Installer: Francisco Rodriguez de Blanco Seda @blancoseda
System: Solidro
Colour/Style: NCS S 7020-G/Troweled
Sector: Hospitality
Photography: Meritxell Arjalaguer @meritxellarjalaguer
Defoe Court, City Road, London
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Hotel, Budapest
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Carhartt, Covent Garden
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
