Dowd Concrete + Plaster
Plasterers & Renderers
About us
We craft refined plaster finishes that bring depth, light, and material character to interior spaces.
Working with leading architects, interior designers, and builders from around New Zealand, we deliver premium custom surfaces — from Venetian lime to microcement — to homes and commercial environments across the Queenstown Lakes District area.
Focused exclusively on interior decorative plastering since 2016, our work is defined by experience, precision, and a deep understanding of these materials.
Gabriel Dowd is our artisan in residence. With over 20 years of experience, Gabriel began his career in Ireland, honing his craft on heritage estates and historic churches—places where traditional plastering demanded precision, patience, and a deep respect for material.
Now based in Queenstown, he brings that same mastery to contemporary interiors, shaping refined, natural surfaces that respond beautifully to light and architecture. His specialisation in decorative plastering means he can work with a wide range of materials and also offer guidance on product selection when needed, ensuring every surface achieves both the intended aesthetic and lasting quality.
Supported by a small, dedicated team trained in traditional plastering, Gabriel oversees every stage of the process, from preparation to the final finish. Together, they ensure each surface is consistent, considered, and quietly luxurious—an enduring reflection of both the space and the artisan’s hand.
POLISHED PLASTER
Polished plaster evokes the depth and character of natural stone, offering surfaces that are both tactile and visually dynamic. From soft, matte backdrops to highly polished finishes with a quiet sheen, it captures the subtle beauty of materials like marble, limestone, or travertine. Ideal for calm, understated spaces or expressive feature walls, each surface is hand-finished and tailored to its environment — bringing craftsmanship, richness, and a natural elegance to every interior.
MICROCEMENT
Microcement delivers the quiet strength and refined presence of concrete — without the weight or structural demands. Applied by hand, it forms a continuous, cohesive surface with subtle tonal variation and natural movement, striking a balance between polished concrete and artisanal plaster. Highly adaptable across floors, walls, ceilings, joinery, and wet areas, microcement performs as beautifully as it looks, offering durability, design flexibility, and quietly luxurious spaces that feel considered and enduring.
CONCRETE-LOOK FINISHES
Concrete-look plaster systems provide the bold, grounded character of in-situ concrete, without the need for heavy pours, formwork, or complex construction. These finishes create visually unified surfaces that can be tailored in tone, texture, and technique—from softly mottled expressions to more defined, industrial surfaces. Perfect for contemporary interiors or layered, textural spaces, they deliver the essence of concrete with greater efficiency, flexibility, and design control, allowing architecture and interiors to be both striking and refined.
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Business details
- Category:
- Plasterers & Renderers
- Business focus:
- Residential & Commercial
- Verified ArchiPro member since:
- 2019









