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€/m²Pladur Menorca — hand-applied drywall and escayola plasterwork in Menorca since 2004. Plaster ceilings from €25/m², mouldings and cornices from €12/linear metre, sprayed escayola, historic restoration in Maó, Ciutadella, Alaior and across the island. 6,000+ projects since 2004. Tel: +34 627 829 723.
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Plastering (Escayola) in Menorca — Drywall and Escayola Since 2004
Hand-applied escayola plasterwork in Menorca since 2004: seamless ceilings from €25/m², mouldings and cornices from €12 per linear metre, and restoration of historic llocs and cases senyorials in Maó, Ciutadella and Alaior. 6,000+ projects delivered. Free quote in 24 h.
Drywall and escayola
Drywall and hand-applied escayola in Menorca since 2004
Escayola is a high-purity gypsum plaster (calcium sulphate hemihydrate, CaSO₄·½H₂O) used since Antiquity for ceilings, mouldings and interior ornamentation. It is hand-applied in successive coats over reed lath, mesh or plasterboard and dries in 24-48 hours, producing seamless continuous surfaces. Common grades: E-30 for plain ceilings and E-35 for ornamental pieces.
At Pladur Menorca we have worked with both materials since 2004, with 6,000+ projects delivered. We use Knauf or Placo plasterboard for partitions, false ceilings and hidden services; hand-applied escayola for seamless ceilings, mouldings, cornices, ceiling roses and restoration; and we combine both when a project demands structural speed and a noble finish at the same time.
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Our escayola services
Types of escayola plasterwork we install in Menorca
From a smooth ceiling in a modern flat in Port de Maó to restoring 18th-century Georgian mouldings in Maó’s old town, these are the jobs we take on in Menorca:
Plaster ceilings
Seamless continuous ceilings with a trowelled or burnished finish, perfectly flat and with no visible joints. From €25/m², ready to paint in 24-48 hours. White escayola E-30 for standard ceilings and high-hardness E-45 for holiday-let flats and commercial premises with heavier use.
Decorative escayola — Mouldings and cornices
Mouldings, cornices, ceiling roses, rosettes and arches cast from traditional moulds from €12 per linear metre. Catalogue of 50+ designs, from plain 3 cm profiles to classical 15 cm cornices with egg-and-dart and dentils. Ideal for villas in Sant Lluís and Cala en Bosc or stately flats in the Georgian centre of Maó.
Sprayed escayola
Mechanised spray application covering 100-200 m² per day versus 30-50 m² for hand application. From €18/m² with an even trowelled finish. A fit for new-build ceilings, refurbished industrial units in Alaior or Es Mercadal and large commercial premises.
Restoration of historic escayola
Reproduction of cornices, brackets, ceiling roses, rosettes and columns in 17th–19th-century buildings across Maó, Ciutadella, Alaior and Es Migjorn Gran. We cast silicone or plaster moulds from the surviving pieces and follow traditional technique: fibre-reinforced escayola, successive coats and hand polishing.
Drywall with escayola finish
Hybrid system: a Knauf or Placo drywall structure 12.5-15 mm thick for partitions, false ceilings and services, topped with a 3-5 mm coat of hand-applied trowelled escayola. Combines drywall speed and insulation with seamless continuous surfaces and the warmth of traditional plaster. Ideal for quality renovations.
Escayola for bathrooms and wet areas
Water-repellent H1 escayola and impregnated plasterboard (Knauf type H or Placo Glasroc H), certified for 75-90% relative humidity and suitable for bathroom, shower and kitchen ceilings. We pair it with waterproofing primers to guarantee durability in the most demanding areas of the home.
Restoration
Restoration of plasterwork in Menorca’s historic buildings
Maó and Ciutadella hold one of the most distinctive heritage districts in the western Mediterranean: palaces, Georgian townhouses and stately Balearic homes from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries with decorated plaster ceilings. Maó preserves a unique set of Georgian interiors dating from the British occupation (18th century), while Ciutadella keeps traditional Balearic palaces with classical Catalan escayola work. After decades — or centuries — of deterioration we see broken cornices, cracked mouldings and partially lost ceiling roses that call for specialist restoration.
We reproduce any original ornament with silicone or plaster moulds taken from the surviving pieces. We follow traditional technique: escayola reinforced with sisal or hemp fibre, 3-5 successive coats, hand polishing with fine-grit abrasive, and Venetian-stucco or burnished finishes when the project calls for it.
We also work on llocs (traditional Menorcan rural farmsteads) and cases senyorials across the island: Alaior, Ferreries, Es Mercadal, Sant Lluís, Es Castell and Es Migjorn Gran, as well as heritage villages such as Alaior and Es Migjorn Gran where the intervention must respect original materials and techniques. Projects inside BIC-listed buildings are coordinated with the Colegio de Aparejadores de Baleares.
Restoration process
01
Study of original pieces
We document the condition of surviving pieces, identify the original escayola type and take measurements for reproduction.
02
Mould making
We make silicone or plaster moulds from the surviving pieces to faithfully reproduce damaged or missing ornamental elements.
03
Substrate preparation
We clean, consolidate and prepare the surface where the new pieces will sit, removing any deteriorated escayola.
04
Install and finish
We fix the reproduced pieces, seal the joints and apply the final finish so integration with the originals is seamless.
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When to choose drywall, escayola or a combination of both?
Each material has its strengths. This table shows when drywall, hand-applied escayola or a combination of both is the best choice.
Drywall (laminated plasterboard)
Key advantage
Versatility and speed
Description
Knauf or Placo 12.5-15 mm boards on galvanised-steel framing. Ideal for partitions, false ceilings with hidden services and acoustic/thermal insulation. Integrates LED, AC ducts and smart-home systems. Dry installation in 1-3 days.
Escayola
Key advantage
Noble, traditional finish
Description
High-purity gypsum hand-applied in 3-5 coats over reed lath, mesh or plasterboard. Seamless continuous surface, optimal for ceilings, mouldings, cornices and ceiling roses. Reserved for restoring historic buildings and renovations with high aesthetic standards.
Drywall + escayola finish
RecommendedKey advantage
Best of both worlds
Description
Knauf or Placo framing keeps all technical advantages (insulation, services, speed) and is finished with a 3-5 mm trowelled coat of hand-applied escayola. Delivers a seamless continuous surface with traditional warmth. Our standard recommendation for full renovations in Menorca.
Updated pricing 2026
Drywall prices in Menorca 2026
Indicative price guide by service type. Exact quote after the on-site visit.
Materials + labour included. VAT not included (21%). Indicative 2026 pricing; final price depends on surface area, access and complexity.
| Service | Price from | Unit |
|---|---|---|
Falsos Techos | From 30 € | €/m² |
Tabiques | From 46 € | €/m² |
Aislamiento Acústico | From 7 € | €/m² |
Aislamiento Térmico | From 8 € | €/m² |
Trasdosados | From 30 € | €/m² |
Cortafuego | From 53 € | €/m² |
Hidrófugo (baños) | From 36 € | €/m² |
Escayola | From 24 € | €/m² |
Tabiques
From 46 €
€/m²Aislamiento Acústico
From 7 €
€/m²Aislamiento Térmico
From 8 €
€/m²Trasdosados
From 30 €
€/m²Cortafuego
From 53 €
€/m²Hidrófugo (baños)
From 36 €
€/m²Escayola
From 24 €
€/m²Want to know the exact price of your project?
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Island-wide coverage
We work across all of Menorca
From Maó to Sant Lluís, from Ferreries to Es Mercadal. We cover all 8 municipalities of Menorca with the same team and the same standards.
Maó
Capital of Menorca. Historic apartments, modern flats and shops.
Old Town Sant Climent Cala Llonga Malbúger Son Parc and more...
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Ciutadella
Luxury villas and tourist apartments. Specialists in between-season renovations.
Cala en Bosc Son Xoriguer Cala Santandria Sa Caleta Historic Centre and more...
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Fixed quote with travel already included — no surprise charges
Our parent company is based in Mallorca; travel to Menorca is factored transparently into the fixed quote from day one. The quote itself is always free and no-obligation.
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Fotos reales de proyectos ejecutados por nuestro equipo en Baleares.
Smooth plaster ceiling in a renovated flat in the Balearics
Plaster mouldings in a renovated kitchen in the Balearics
Decorative plaster ceiling in a Balearic villa
Plasterwork in a new-build villa in the Balearics
Smooth plaster ceiling in a renovated flat in the Balearics
Plaster mouldings in a renovated kitchen in the Balearics
Decorative plaster ceiling in a Balearic villa
Plasterwork in a new-build villa in the Balearics
Todas las imágenes corresponden a proyectos reales ejecutados por nuestro equipo en viviendas y locales de Baleares.
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Yes. We are specialists in both drywall (gypsum plasterboard) and escayola (traditional plaster and sprayed plaster). Many of our projects combine both materials: drywall for partitions and ceilings, and escayola for decorative finishes, mouldings and restorations in heritage buildings.
We install panel escayola (for smooth continuous ceilings), decorative escayola with mouldings, cornices and ceiling roses, sprayed escayola (for large areas with a quick finish), and restoration escayola to reproduce ornamental elements in Menorca's heritage buildings.
The price depends on the type of escayola and complexity. A smooth escayola ceiling starts from €25/m². Mouldings and cornices from €12 per linear metre. Decorative escayola with relief work or restoration requires a tailored quote. The quote is free and no-obligation.
It depends on the objective. Drywall is more versatile: it lets you integrate insulation, recessed lighting and services. Escayola delivers a nobler, more traditional finish, ideal for restorations or classical styles. In many projects we combine both: drywall with an escayola finish to get the best of each material.
Yes. We have extensive experience restoring escayola ceilings in heritage buildings in central Maó, particularly in neighbourhoods such as La Calatrava, Sant Pere and Puig de Sant Pere. We reproduce mouldings, cornices and ornamental elements using traditional moulds to preserve the building's original aesthetic.
A 50 m² smooth escayola ceiling is installed in 2-3 working days. Decorative escayola with mouldings may require an additional 4-5 days. Sprayed escayola is faster: an 80 m² ceiling in a single day. Drying time is 24-48 hours before painting.
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