This classic finish adds timeless beauty and sophistication to any design. Venetian plaster offers a unique, multi-dimensional quality, providing the look and feel of a complex, layered stone effect with just one application. It is also a great choice for creating a theme, as the shades of subtle coloration can be applied to a variety of surfaces.
Venetian plaster is generally a term that refers to a type of mortar that is created from fired limestone plaster combined with water. This mortar is then aged for a period of time and then mixed with a variety of different size marble aggregates (fine dust) to make what we call today; venetian plaster.
This venetian plaster can then be applied to a variety of diffferent surfaces - and when it is exposed to the carbon dioxide in the air; that mixture of lime plaster and fine marble dust then naturally transform back to its original state - giving you a natural limestone finish.
Venetian plaster lasts for decades, if not centuries when applied to interiors. It's the same technique our ancestors used in ancient Greece and Egypt, and incredibly, it has endured the test of time both physically and aesthetically.
Venetian plaster is now mainly used to compliment the interior design of a building, whether it’s old-world traditional, contemporary design, or even used in historically listed buildings for restoration.
It’s popular, not only for the striking and luxurious effect that it naturally endows, but also because lime-based venetian plaster is made with less harmful chemicals than your traditional paint. This makes it hypoallergenic, as well as mold and algae-resistant, including the fact that venetian plaster can also regulate humidity which also makes it a great addition for bathrooms.
Venetian plaster can come in a variety of levels of sheen, textures, and colors but it can also be tinted or colored to achieve an effect that can’t be created naturally. When applied correctly, the finished effect is just as striking and aesthetically pleasing as the marble itself and the finish will enrich the color of the plaster giving warmth to the walls.
Our experienced professionals have the skill and experience to create stunning, custom designs with the highest quality materials.
Whether it’s a classic look, modern style, or something out of the ordinary, we’re confident that Venetian Plastering can deliver.
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