Gypsum Mould Works – Gretarck Limited

Decorative Details That Elevate Ordinary Spaces to Extraordinary.

Architectural mouldings have defined elegant interiors for centuries. From the grand cornices of classical buildings to the sleek, contemporary profiles of modern homes, decorative plasterwork adds character, depth, and refinement.

At Gretarck Limited, our gypsum mould works division specialises in crafting and installing these defining details.

We supply and install gypsum cornices, columns, pillars, and custom precast moulds for homes, offices, hotels, restaurants, and public buildings across Uganda and East Africa.

Our mouldings are produced using high-quality gypsum plaster and precision casting techniques, ensuring crisp details and consistent profiles.

Why Choose Gretarck for Gypsum Mould Works?

Precision Craftsmanship: Sharp, clean profiles with no air bubbles, rough edges, or mismatched joints.
Custom Design Capability: Bespoke mouldings created to match your architectural vision or replicate existing period details.
Seamless Installation: Our installers achieve invisible joints between moulding sections, creating the appearance of a single continuous piece.
Complete Range: From simple cornices to elaborate column capitals, we deliver the full spectrum of decorative plasterwork.

Our Gypsum Mould Works Process

We follow a careful process from design through to the final painted finish.

Design Consultation & Selection: We discuss your architectural style and show you our catalogue of standard profiles. For bespoke requirements, we can create custom designs or replicate existing mouldings.
Measurement & Quantity Calculation: We measure the room perimeter for cornices, the height and width for columns, and calculate exact quantities to minimise waste.
Moulding Production or Procurement: Our standard mouldings are cast in our workshop or sourced from trusted manufacturers. Custom moulds are produced to your specification.
Surface Preparation: The wall and ceiling surfaces are prepared, ensuring they are clean, level, and sound where the mouldings will be fixed.
Installation: Mouldings are fixed using high-strength gypsum adhesive and mechanical fixings where required. Joints between sections are filled and sanded to invisibility. Mitre cuts at corners are cut precisely for a perfect fit.
Finishing: The installed mouldings are primed and painted to match your ceiling and wall colour scheme, or highlighted in a contrasting shade to emphasise the decorative detail.
Inspection & Handover: We inspect every joint and corner under good lighting and ensure the finished work meets our exacting standards.

Our Gypsum Mould Works Services

Gypsum Cornices

Cornices, also known as crown mouldings, are the decorative junctions between walls and ceilings. They are the most popular and impactful form of interior moulding, instantly adding elegance and a finished look to any room.

Plain Cornices: Simple, clean profiles with subtle curves or stepped geometries. Ideal for contemporary interiors where understated elegance is desired. We offer various widths from slim 50mm profiles to wide 200mm-plus designs.
Ornamental Cornices: Intricately detailed profiles featuring dentils, egg-and-dart patterns, acanthus leaves, and other classical motifs. These grand cornices create a sense of luxury in formal living rooms, dining rooms, and hotel suites.
LED Concealment Cornices: Cornices designed with a recess or channel to house LED strip lighting. When illuminated, they create a soft, indirect glow that washes the ceiling, adding atmosphere and a floating ceiling effect.
Curved Cornices: Flexible or segmental cornices that follow curved walls and arched openings. Our installers have the skill to achieve smooth, consistent curves.
External Cornices: Weather-resistant mouldings for exterior eaves, porches, and entrance features. These are cast using more durable formulations suitable for outdoor exposure.

Benefits of gypsum cornices:

Conceal the messy junction between wall and ceiling.
Add perceived value and quality to any interior.
Available in countless profiles to suit every architectural style.
Paintable in any colour to blend or contrast with walls and ceilings.

Gypsum Columns & Pillar Works

Columns and pillars bring a sense of strength, grandeur, and classical proportion to architectural spaces. Whether structural or purely decorative, they create an unmistakable impression.

Full Round Columns: Freestanding circular columns that can be installed as single features or in pairs to frame an entrance, define a room boundary, or support a beam or archway. We produce columns in classical orders—Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—as well as contemporary smooth or fluted designs.
Half Columns (Pilasters): Flat-backed columns that project from a wall surface. Pilasters are ideal for framing doorways, fireplaces, or feature walls without taking up floor space.
Square Pillars: Clean-lined, square or rectangular pillars suited to modern and minimalist interiors. We can add vertical groove details or chamfered edges for additional interest.
Column Capitals & Bases: Decorative top and bottom elements that complete the column. Capitals range from simple square plinths to elaborate Corinthian acanthus leaf carvings. We ensure proper proportion between the column shaft, capital, and base.
Architectural Archways: Gypsum archway mouldings that transform square door openings into elegant arched transitions. We create semicircular, segmental, and elliptical arch profiles.
Column Cladding: Wrapping existing structural columns with decorative gypsum cladding to improve their appearance. This is common in commercial lobbies and hotel reception areas.

Our column works are suitable for:

Grand residential entrances and foyers.
Hotel and lodge reception areas.
Restaurant and event space features.
Place of worship interiors.
Corporate headquarters and banking halls.

Pillar Works

Beyond classical columns, we produce and install a wide range of gypsum pillar designs for both interior and protected exterior applications.

Decorative Room Dividers: A series of pillars used to define zones within open-plan areas while maintaining an open, airy feel. Popular in restaurant dining areas and hotel lobbies.
Entrance Pillars: Statement pillars flanking a front door or gateway, creating a sense of arrival and importance.
Balustrade Pillars: Short pillars supporting a handrail or shelf on balconies and mezzanine levels.
Garden & Landscape Pillars: Weather-resistant gypsum pillars for garden features, gate posts, and boundary wall decorations.
Plinth Blocks & Pedestals: Raised bases for displaying artwork, sculptures, or indoor plants. We produce plinths in various heights and styles.

Precast Moulds

Precast gypsum moulds are decorative elements cast in our workshop or on site and then fixed into position. They allow for intricate, repeatable details that would be impractical to create by hand on site.

Ceiling Roses & Medallions: Circular or oval decorative features installed at the centre of a ceiling, traditionally surrounding a chandelier or light fitting. We offer a wide range of diameters and designs, from simple concentric rings to elaborate floral patterns.
Corbels & Brackets: Projecting supports used decoratively beneath shelves, countertops, archways, and ceiling beams. They add a crafted, traditional feel to kitchens, living rooms, and bars.
Wall Panels & Wainscoting Moulds: Decorative wall panel frames, dado rails, and picture rails that create the elegant panelled look of traditional interiors. We install these as complete wall treatments.
Fireplace Surrounds: Decorative gypsum mantels and overmantels that frame a fireplace, creating a striking focal point in living and dining rooms.
Door & Window Pediments: Triangular or segmental mouldings installed above doors and windows to add architectural weight and classical styling.
Niche & Alcove Frames: Moulded surrounds for recessed wall niches used for displaying art, sculpture, or decorative objects. Often integrated with concealed lighting.
Custom Logos & Emblems: Bespoke precast gypsum elements featuring company logos, crests, or specific design motifs for commercial and hospitality interiors.

Custom & Bespoke Mould Works

If our standard catalogue does not contain the profile or element you need, we offer a full custom design and production service.

Replication of Existing Mouldings: For renovation and restoration projects, we can take a mould from an existing cornice, ceiling rose, or corbel and produce exact replicas to match. This is invaluable when extending or repairing heritage properties.
Architect-Specified Profiles: Working from your architect’s drawings, we produce mouldings to specified dimensions and profiles.
Large-Scale Commercial Mouldings: Oversized cornices and features for double-height spaces, atria, and auditoriums that require proportionate detailing.
Themed Environment Mouldings: Bespoke decorative elements for themed restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.

Gypsum Mould Works Across Sectors

Residential Gypsum Mould Works

Cornices and decorative mouldings add value and elegance to any home. We install simple, clean profiles in modern apartments and elaborate ornamental cornices in luxury villas. Our residential team works tidily, protecting your furnishings and cleaning up thoroughly after each day’s work.

Commercial Gypsum Mould Works

Corporate offices, banking halls, and retail spaces benefit from the refined atmosphere that architectural mouldings create. We install cornices, ceiling roses, and wall panelling that project professionalism and attention to detail to clients and customers. We schedule works to minimise disruption to your business operations.

Recreational & Hospitality Gypsum Mould Works

Guest-facing areas in hotels, lodges, restaurants, and spas demand impressive interiors. Our grand columns, ornate cornices, and custom ceiling medallions create memorable spaces that guests photograph and share. We understand the pressure of hospitality deadlines and deliver on time.

Industrial Gypsum Mould Works

While less decorative than other sectors, industrial administration buildings and corporate headquarters within industrial parks benefit from well-executed cornices and mouldings. They elevate the appearance of reception areas, boardrooms, and executive offices without excessive cost.

Design Styles We Work With

Classical & Traditional

Ornate cornices with dentil details, acanthus leaf capitals, fluted columns, and elaborate ceiling roses. This style suits colonial-era restorations, formal residences, and traditional hotel interiors.

Contemporary & Minimalist

Clean, uncluttered profiles with straight lines, simple curves, and shadow gap details. Slim cornices that create a subtle definition between wall and ceiling. Square pillars and unadorned pilasters. This style suits modern apartments, offices, and retail spaces.

Art Deco & Geometric

Bold, stepped geometries, fan motifs, and symmetrical patterns characteristic of the Art Deco era. Popular for boutique hotels, cocktail bars, and stylish residential interiors.

Mediterranean & Tuscan

Warm, rustic-inspired mouldings including heavy timber-look corbels, textured wall panels, and arched niches. Suited to restaurants, villas, and homes embracing a Mediterranean aesthetic.

Benefits of Gypsum Mouldings

Aesthetic Transformation

Mouldings add character, depth, and architectural interest to otherwise plain rooms. They create a sense of quality and permanence.

Concealed Imperfections

Cornices cover the joint between wall and ceiling, hiding any unevenness, cracking, or imperfect plasterwork at this vulnerable junction.

Increased Property Value

Well-executed decorative plasterwork is associated with quality construction. It can increase the perceived and actual value of your property.

Design Versatility

Gypsum mouldings can be painted any colour. They can blend with the wall and ceiling for subtle definition or be picked out in a contrasting colour as a decorative feature.

Ease of Installation

Compared to traditional wet plaster mouldings created in situ, precast gypsum mouldings are faster and cleaner to install, with no lengthy drying times.

Common Gypsum Mould Problems We Solve

Damaged or Missing Sections of Cornice

Sections of cornice broken during other works or missing entirely from older properties. We can replicate the original profile and seamlessly splice in new sections.

Cracked or Crumbling Mouldings

Ageing gypsum mouldings that have deteriorated due to water damage or structural movement. We remove the damaged sections and install new matching mouldings.

Poorly Joined Mouldings

Visible, messy joints where previous installers did not properly fill and sand. We repair these joints to achieve an invisible finish.

Outdated or Ornate Mouldings

Mouldings that do not suit the current desired style. We remove old profiles and install new, more appropriate designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between gypsum cornices and POP cornices?

Gypsum cornices are precast elements produced in a factory or workshop, offering consistent quality and crisp detail. POP cornices are formed on site using wet plaster. Precast gypsum cornices are generally faster to install and produce less mess on site.

Can gypsum mouldings be used outdoors?

Standard gypsum mouldings are designed for interior use. We offer specially formulated weather-resistant mouldings for protected exterior applications such as porch ceilings and covered entrance areas. We advise on suitability during consultation.

How are gypsum mouldings fixed to the wall and ceiling?

Mouldings are fixed using high-strength gypsum-based adhesive. Larger elements such as columns and heavy cornices are additionally secured with mechanical fixings such as screws and wall plugs.

Can you match existing mouldings in my older property?

Yes. We can take a silicone or plaster mould from your existing cornice or ceiling rose and cast exact replicas. This is a common service for renovation and extension projects.

How long does installation take?

Cornice installation in a standard room typically takes one day. Larger projects with multiple rooms, columns, and ceiling roses take longer. We provide a clear timeline during quotation.

Do I need to paint the mouldings after installation?

Yes. Gypsum mouldings are supplied in a primed state ready for painting. We can include painting in our quotation so the finished mouldings are ready to enjoy immediately.

Ready to Add Elegance to Your Interiors?

Transform plain rooms into distinguished spaces with professional gypsum mould works from Gretarck Limited.

Let’s discuss your decorative plasterwork project:

Book a Design Consultation: Meet our team to explore profiles and discuss your architectural vision.
Request a Quotation: Receive a detailed quote covering all mouldings, installation, and finishing.
Visit Our Office: Browse our catalogue of profiles and see physical samples at our Cham Towers showroom.

Contact Us

Email: sales@gretarckltd.com
Phone: +(256) 742786418
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 hrs – 17:00 hrs
Address: P.O.Box 106336, Cham Towers Building, First Floor Room No. 158, Kampala – Uganda.

Details make the difference. Add beautiful gypsum mouldings to your property with Gretarck Limited. Email sales@gretarckltd.com or call +(256) 742786418 to book your design consultation today.