The first step of a venetian plaster finish begins with selecting the colors you want your plaster to be when it s on your wall.
Venetian plaster walls diy.
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Venetian plaster sometimes known as lime plaster is essentially a putty made from fired limestone or marble dust mixed with water as the surface is burnished after application it develops a finish that has the look of genuine marble.
Mostly used on interior walls or ceilings it mimics the multi toned three dimensional effect of natural.
These instructions will walk you through the process of giving your walls a classic european look.
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The age old surface treatment of venetian plaster is making a comeback in modern homes.
Venetian plaster is a modern term that describes an ancient method of applying a stuccoed surface coating for walls.
If you are plastering a large surface this is where you want some help.
While installing the plaster isn t a difficult process it is a time consuming process so making the best color choices the first time saves you time money and frustration.
Venetian plaster tools and costs.
The goal is to fill in the holes and even out the plaster so you need 100 percent coverage now.
Feb 10 2014 explore linda hicks s board venetian plaster walls on pinterest.
Applying venetian plaster does not require too many tools.
Applying venetian plaster is also a great way to add character to boring or dated looking wall surfaces such as those found in many homes built in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Fill the mud tray with more plaster and bend the trowel slightly to help alleviate scratch marks.
Apply the plaster in crossed and rounded strokes to create the illusion of texture.
I ve finished the plastering and the blue color is beautiful against the brick wall see part 1 for an inexpensive diy venetian plaster recipe the complementary color makes the brick pop.