The T.E.A Story


The T.E.A Story

Troweled Earth Artisans, formally known as MEK Plastering is a family-owned and operated business based in Victoria, providing quality work at competitive prices.

With over 43 years of combined industry experience within our team, we are experts in a variety of plastering and rendering techniques. At Troweled Earth Artisans, we take great pride in our work, using only the best products and applications to deliver you a professional, high-quality product.

We are a fully insured, industry-qualified plastering service that operates in accordance with the relevant sections of the West Australian Solid Plastering Association's "Interim Specification for Solid Plastering" guidelines.

Troweled Earth Artisans specialise in a number of different areas:

Mock limestone Acrylic textures over blue board and render

Rendering Glass faced cement Dado

Float and set Internal and external

Sand finish Domestic and commercial

Troweled Earth Renovations and extensions

Venetian plaster Repairs

Lime rendering Mouldings and corbelling

Hemp Rendering

We are a member of the Western Australian Solid Plastering Association, and all of our work is guaranteed.

If you would like an obligation-free quote from a trusted and reliable professional, Troweled Earth Artisans would be happy to provide one at a time convenient to you.

T.E.A - The way we work

Here at Troweled Earth Artisans we believe that a clean and well prepared workplace is the best way to achieve the highest level of workmanship.

Preparation is the key, and we make sure we get it right so that when we finish our job the next trade to come along doesn’t have to deal with any unnecessary problems.

For rendering we offer three options; acrylic, solid (cement) and lime renders. Although most buildings can be covered in acrylic render, if the brickwork isn’t up to scratch (e.g walls are not straight and level), solid render must be used. Our lime render is another option. Lime render is extremely durable, self-healing and eco-friendly.

Preparation is an important process, and before work is commenced we take great pride in protecting your property (especially when working on a renovation, repair or extension). To ensure everything is left clean and spotless, we mask all your windows, doorways, fittings, roof and floor areas. Where needed, we also use protective cloths and plastic to ensure no mess is left behind. Although time-consuming, all of this is vital to ensure that your job has a clean and perfect finish.

If you’re interested in adding something special or unique to your newly finished home, Troweled Earth Artisans also specialises in corbelling and mouldings. Corbelling is a band that is applied to external walls, and adds interest to an otherwise flat or featureless surface. It's a great way to make a statement and help to make your house stand out from the rest.

Mouldings are another great option, creating a stunning effect around your windows and doorways. Hand run moulds are uncommon these days, as the mass-produced products take over. If you are interested in adding moulding or corbelling to your home, Troweled Earth Artisans are happy to discuss options with you when we come to do your obligation-free quote.

Once the job is completed you will be thrilled. The job will look amazing, everything will be clean and everyone will be happy. We guarantee it!

Please note: All of our employees are trained in safe workplace practices and have completed their safety card certification.