The City Bowl packs a lot into a small space: Victorian cottages in Tamboerskloof, family homes in Oranjezicht and Vredehoek, apartments in Gardens, offices and restaurants in the CBD and along Bree and Kloof Streets, and creative spaces in Woodstock and De Waterkant. Inslit applies feature wall finishes, painting and floors across all of it, and we have been doing this kind of work in Cape Town since 2012.
Character homes deserve careful finishes
Much of the City Bowl is old, and some of it is protected. Walls in a Tamboerskloof or Gardens cottage may be over a hundred years old, with lime plaster, uneven surfaces and layers of history. These walls can look stunning with a textured stucco finish, which works with their natural irregularity rather than fighting it. We take time to understand what the wall is made of before we start, because modern products and old plaster need the right preparation to bond and last.
If your property is in a heritage area, interior feature walls are usually straightforward, but exterior colour changes may need approval. Let us know about any heritage or body corporate rules when you ask for a quote and we will work within them.
Restaurants, bars, offices and studios
The City Bowl is Cape Town’s busiest hospitality and office district, and a feature wall is one of the most cost-effective ways to give a venue or office its own look. We see a lot of requests for:
- Pandomo walls in boardrooms, receptions and boutique hotels, for a calm, high-end backdrop.
- Granite-look finishes behind bars and service counters, where walls get knocked and splashed.
- Special effects, including glow-in-the-dark finishes, for bars and night venues that want something guests will photograph.
Because these are working businesses, we plan around trading hours. Tell us when you are closed or quiet and we will schedule the work to keep disruption low.
Getting in and out of tight streets
Narrow roads, steep driveways and limited parking are part of life in the City Bowl. It helps to know in advance where we can park and offload, whether there is a lift or stairs, and whether the building has set times for contractors. Share this with us and we will arrive prepared.
Exteriors, roofs and floors
City Bowl homes sit on the slopes of Table Mountain and take the full force of the south-easter in summer and the rain in winter. We paint exteriors, roofs and boundary walls with careful preparation, so the finish holds up. Inside, many renovations here pair a feature wall with a seamless screed or polished floor, which suits both modern apartments and converted older spaces.
Who it suits
- Owners of character homes in Tamboerskloof, Gardens, Oranjezicht and Vredehoek.
- Apartment owners in the CBD, De Waterkant and Gardens.
- Restaurants, bars, boutique hotels and offices that want a signature wall.
- Studios and creative spaces in Woodstock looking for something unusual.
Free quotes in the City Bowl
WhatsApp Shelton a photo of the space, your suburb, rough wall sizes and a picture of the look you like. We will reply with advice and a free quote, and every job carries our 5-year guarantee. We work Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 17:00. You can also use our contact page.