Interior & Exterior Plaster
New plaster walls and ceilings, skim coats and exterior plaster applied with traditional technique and a clean, even finish.
Irish-trained plasterer · San Francisco & the East Bay
Plaster & stucco, finished by hand the traditional way.
Interior and exterior plaster, stucco repair and replacement, Venetian and Marmorino finishes, and careful historic restoration, from Seamus McKenna, apprenticed in Ireland and in business in San Francisco since 2014.
- 4.8 stars on Yelp from 100+ reviews
- CSLB License #993823
LicensedCSLB #993823
Irish-trainedApprenticed in Ireland
4.8 ★ on YelpFrom 100+ reviews
LocalSan Francisco & the East Bay
Services
Every kind of plaster, inside and out.
From a single patch that has to disappear to a full exterior re-stucco, each job gets the same care and the same trowel-trained eye.
Stucco Repair & Replacement
Cracks, holes and failing sections repaired, or full stucco replacement when the wall needs a fresh start.
Venetian, Marmorino & Italian Plasters
Polished Venetian, mineral Marmorino and traditional Italian lime plasters for walls with depth, movement and a soft sheen.
Historic Restoration
Respectful repair of older plaster and period detailing, so new work sits quietly alongside the original.
Rainscreen & Rot Repair
Addressing water damage and rot behind the wall, and installing rainscreen systems that help exterior walls drain and dry.
Texture Matching
Patches blended into existing textures, from smooth to sand-float, so the repair is hard to find.
Finish library
Explore the finishes.
Each plaster has its own character. Choose a finish to see a rendered sample. Colors and sheen are always tailored on site.
Venetian plaster
Thin layers of lime plaster troweled and burnished to a polished, marble-like depth with gentle movement and sheen.
Best for Feature walls, entries, dining rooms
Rendered digital sample. Real finishes vary with color, light and application.
How it works
A clear, careful process.
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Consult
We talk through the wall, the problem and the look you want, then look at the site and put together a quote.
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Prep
Furnishings and floors are protected, damaged material is removed, and the substrate is repaired and readied.
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Apply
Plaster or stucco goes on in the right coats, with time to cure between them. It's never rushed.
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Finish
Texture is matched or the finish is burnished, edges are detailed, and the site is cleaned up.
About Seamus
Trained in Ireland. Rooted in San Francisco.
Seamus McKenna learned plastering the traditional way, as an apprentice in Ireland, where the trade is passed hand to hand and a wall is judged by how it looks for decades, not days.
He brought that training to San Francisco in 2006, working on the city's houses with their lath-and-plaster interiors, stucco façades and period details. In 2014 he founded McKenna Plastering to do the work his own way: honest assessments, proper preparation and finishes he's proud to put his name on.
Today McKenna Plastering serves homeowners across San Francisco and the East Bay, from small repairs that need to blend in perfectly to full Venetian and Marmorino feature walls.
- Apprenticed
- Ireland
- In San Francisco since
- 2006
- Founded
- 2014
- License
- CSLB #993823
Gallery
Recent work
Project photos are coming soon. The tiles below are placeholders.
Why McKenna Plastering
Craft you can trust on your walls.
Licensed contractor
California CSLB License #993823.
Irish craftsmanship
Apprenticed in Ireland and plastering in San Francisco since 2006.
4.8 stars on Yelp
4.8 stars on Yelp from 100+ reviews. Read them on Yelp (opens in a new tab)
SF & the East Bay
Based in San Francisco and serving the East Bay.
Contact
Let's talk about your walls.
Call for the fastest response, or send a few details and photos and Seamus will get back to you.
Call (650) 450-2899 Email [email protected]McKenna Plastering
1700 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94115
CSLB License #993823
Serving San Francisco & the East Bay