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Precast mouldings, or the mouldings in general, are a form of decorating the facades of buildings and their interiors, by placing various ornaments on ceilings, walls, fireplaces, stairs, etc., which can be made of polystyrene, plaster, wood, stones, marble and plaster. In terms of aesthetics, exterior architectural moulding is one of the most stylish and elegant architectural solutions. It was created in antiquity, but is also used today. When designing the facade of a building, we can match it with appropriate decorations, creating its unique atmosphere with use of exterior decorative trim. Nowadays, the price of mouldings is extremely favorable, thanks to which it is able to decorate the building and its interior at a low cost. The right choice will give each object a unique look. So if you are looking for a manufacturer of facade mouldings, we invite you to familiarize yourself with our offer of exterior architectural mouldings.

There are many solutions available on the market in Ireland, among which it is worth distinguishing the polystyrene mouldings, which is easy to install. Expanded polystyrene is a material commonly known and often used in modern construction. It is also used to produce mouldings for both the interior and exterior of the building, which has a wealth of colours, so that they can be adapted to the individual needs of each client. Due to the technical parameters of polystyrene, it can successfully replace other materials such as wood, plaster, and concrete.

In addition, it is possible to purchase various types of facade profiles, exterior trim, and polystyrene cornices, which will increase the aesthetics of each facade and can also be arranged in any way, because in this case, the building law does not require additional development conditions. Additionally, these types of cornices can be decorated with any colours and material.

Currently, elements such as arches are made with the use of modern technologies. High-quality expanded polystyrene is covered with a special layer of stucco plaster. It consists of acrylic resin mixed with quartz aggregate. This structure resembles traditional sandstone elements.

Decorative arches are used to decorate the facades of buildings. The façade arches should be installed with great precision. As they are made of a material with plastic properties, assembly is not complicated. They are used at doors and windows, e.g. as decoration of a balcony window. Before installing the arches, you should carefully measure the window, door, or other elements around which you will attach the facade arches. The fixing is carried out as standard, with the use of stucco glue, spread with a trowel on the smooth, clean, and even surface of the facade. The façade arches can be painted with silicone façade paint and thus fit perfectly into the appearance of a window or door, or the building facade.

In the past, great importance was attached to the appearance of external doors in each household. It was a real showpiece of the house. The victorian door surround is the most significant example of such approach. Today, doors are more and more beautiful, made of wood or pressed steel, with numerous interesting patterns and embossing. It is worth knowing that they can be additionally decorated with mouldings.

All kinds of decorative lintels, including window reveal details, cornices, or surrounding strips are then an excellent choice. High-quality polystyrene stucco or the outside door trim is perfect as a decoration of the main entrance, mainly because it fits perfectly with the entire envelope. In addition, professional polystyrene stucco or the uPVC window reveals are perfectly resistant to moisture and other weather conditions, so that both the front door ornaments and other facade elements can be used for a very long time. It is also worth adding that these are very favorable elements in terms of price. Even though the stucco is hundreds of years old, it is used in modern construction, including the georgian door surround, well-known around the world. Few people know that even modern stucco elements, such as columns, lightweight crown moulding, or 3D panels, have their use in specific styles, both modern and traditional.

Classic and traditional styles are primarily the Gustavian style and the court style. These styles are found in large, often wood-filled interiors that are characterized by a large space. Modern styles include the so-called pop art, glamor, and art deco. The retro style is also dominant, which is a modern style, but with a focus on the classics, although in a slightly different sense.

The industrial style has also become very popular, especially in buildings that used to be industrial plants. Stucco elements are also adapted to this style.