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AGED PLASTER

In Renaissance Venice, traders from around the world gathered to poor over rugs, silks, carvings, and spices. These collectible and luxurious items were often displayed against a backdrop of ancient plaster, thereby contrasting the rich look of these exotics with the simple wall backdrop.  An ancient-looking plaster wall has simple elegance and can add light and drama to any room. 

Ideal for damaged or irregular walls. This effect is created by using real plaster (or a mix with joint compound) on top of your regular wall. The wall is first painted with a base coat (normally a yellow cream) and then topped with untextured plaster. The plaster can be aged further, with "faux cracks" and holes. In addition, the plaster may be left unpainted, or tinted, with a diluted paint top coat. For mid-size or larger rooms, we highly recommend a terracotta plaster coloring below the wainscoating. 

Burnished Venetian plaster finishes are available. Final plaster layer is steel-wooled and trowel-burnished, for a glowing finish that still reflects the textural interest made possible only by plaster.

 

Want Faux Venetian Plaster? Want the smoother appearance of a pure paint finish? Consider a somewhat similar look, not employing plaster. Vist our Faux Plaster techniques (click here to view more)

 

Samples are made on-site, for your review, for any plaster effort.