Polished Plaster in Commercial Interiors: Enhancing Brand Identity with Surface Finishes

Sep 1

In today’s design-conscious commercial spaces, every surface speaks, and walls are no exception. Whether it’s a corporate office, a luxury apartment development or a premium brand showroom, the materials you choose contribute directly to how clients, customers and stakeholders experience your brand.

Increasingly, polished plaster finishes are emerging as a refined alternative to paint or wallpaper, offering both visual impact and subtle tactility.

At Ambitec, we specialise in creating handcrafted polished plaster wall finishes that elevate interior environments and express brand identity through surface finish, tone, and timeless design.

Why Surface Finish Matters in Branding

When someone steps into your space, their first impression is formed in seconds. And it’s not just about layout or lighting – it’s the finishes they see and feel. The right surface finish can evoke warmth, refinement, heritage or innovation, depending on how it’s designed and applied.

For example:

In a corporate reception, a soft textured polished plaster finish can create a sleek, understated sense of permanence and professionalism.
In a high-end apartment lobby, a more rugged stone-like or concrete finish can create a sense of heritage or architectural grounding.
In a premium showroom, a refined decorative plaster finish might enhance the visual impact of a brand’s curated product range.

Ultimately, surface finish makes a statement – not just about how a space looks, but how it feels to be there.

Expressive Finishes for Commercial Interiors

Not all finishes are created equal.

Ours are all built from the same core materials but can be refined, textured, tinted, or polished to suit a wide range of contexts – all while offering the durability and performance commercial interiors demand.

Our signature looks include:

Suave – a contemporary minimal finish with natural depth in colour and movement
SuaveStone – an earthy plaster finish with clay and fine aggregate
SuaveCrete – a durable, gritty, decorative plaster finish
Bone China – a delicate porcelain-like finish with fine ‘crazing’ and a pearly lustre

Because Ambitec finishes are applied by hand, they’re as unique as your brand – never off-the-shelf, and always design-led.

Explore our commercial projects to see our finishes in-situ.

Customisation and Brand Alignment

A key advantage of working with Ambitec is our collaborative process. No two finishes are the same – and they shouldn’t be. We work closely with designers, architects and business owners to ensure each surface complements your brand’s identity and spatial goals.

That might mean:

Developing a custom tone to align with your brand colour palette
Creating finishes that sit beautifully alongside timber, stone, metal, or glass
Designing a feature wall that reflects the tone and values of your business – be it calm and considered or bold and enduring

Whether you’re leaning into minimalism, biophilic influence, or architectural plaster aesthetics, our finishes help tell your story.

Built for Commercial Performance

Ambitec finishes aren’t just beautiful – they’re designed for real-world application. In high-traffic commercial spaces, durability and easy care are essential.

Our surfaces are low-maintenance and long-lasting – ideal for corporate and public-facing settings
Many finishes can be made resistant to moisture and wear with the application of a clear sealer
Finishes can be cleaned easily without compromising their visual integrity

Download our product spec sheets for more technical information.

A Real-World Example

Take the Fisher & Paykel Experience Centre.

Throughout the space, Ambitec SuaveCrete was applied to the walls in a deep “Beautiful Black” tone, blended with black sand and finished in a heavy texture with a medium-grade polish and sealer. This dramatic, hand-applied finish brings depth and shadow to the interior, complementing the raw timber centrepiece and layered, sculptural surfaces. The result is an interior that feels enduring yet contemporary, designed to reflect Fisher & Paykel’s deep local roots, premium positioning, and commitment to thoughtful design.

Let’s Shape a Space Worth Remembering

Polished plaster finishes offer more than surface appeal – they’re a tool for branding, storytelling, and spatial identity. When thoughtfully applied, they elevate a wall into a statement.

Get in touch today and let Ambitec bring your next interior to life.

Wendy Nannestad