Venetian Plaster 101: Everything You Need To Know
Have you ever been to Venice, Italy? Or perhaps you’ve seen some fantastic movies or pictures of the beautiful city? If you have, you will notice that it has an antique feel and outstanding architectural styles. So, the widespread adoption of one of Venice’s most iconic decorative styles, namely Venetian Plaster, for walls and floors […]
Increase the Value of Your Home With Venetian Plaster
A renovation or remodel is often one of the first things on your to-do list if you are trying to increase the value of your home to sell your property or simply considering long-term resale potential. By renovating a few walls, you can upgrade the look and feel of the house, which may cause the […]
Create A Natural Stone Finish With Venetian Plaster
Venetian polished plaster oozes pure elegance and class…but then again, anything involving artisan skill and truly fascinating history will always be viewed as something exclusive! This is particularly true in the case of polished plaster, an intricate form of plastering capable of achieving the most sumptuous appeal. The main effect of polished plaster is to mirror natural stone finishes such […]
Exclusive Venetian Plaster Wall Textures
Of the many ways to introduce texture to the walls of your home, Venetian plaster wall textures are certainly one of the most elegant yet long-lasting finishes. A combination of material and application techniques produces a tactile quality, but unlike traditional paint finishes, the liquid paste, putty-like material is applied to surfaces using a trowel and brush spatula in numerous different ways […]
Marmorino Plaster Application Guide
Marmorino is a lime plaster that is easy to apply on interior/exterior surfaces. It may be used to produce stunning polished or textured stone effects with smooth matte to deep textures. Venetian plaster, also known as Marmorino in Italian, is a classic Italian wall plaster that has gained international acclaim for its exceptional aesthetic value. It […]
How To Apply A Venetian Plaster Wall Finish
The Venetian plaster wall finish technique is regarded as one of the most sumptuous and beautiful interior applications. As the name implies, this method originated in ancient Rome, when the skill of plastering reached new heights with the advent of multi-layered plastering. Through two millennia, this procedure remained largely unaltered. During the Italian Renaissance, this […]
Renovating on a Budget: How Decorative Paint and Plaster Can Refresh Your Home
Decorative Paint and Plaster: Renovating on a Budget to Refresh Your Home Tired of the same colors on your walls? Want a new look to change up your home but can’t afford the exuberant costs of renovating? There is no time for major renovations to take place in your home, and it can also get […]
The Problem With Texture and How to Solve it
It’s almost insane how something as simple as texture can completely transform a space. It can draw the fine line between calm sophistication, energetic vibrance, or melancholy moodiness. It is clear to most that color can create a mood; but too often the texture is overlooked. It can be an equally important factor in achieving […]
Venetian Plaster: The Timelessly, Decadent, Durable Plaster
Have you ever found yourself in a space that craves more elegance? Have you ever seen a plain, boring wall yearning to be softer, smoother, and richer in color and texture? Venetian Plaster might be exactly what you are looking for. See Color in a Whole New Light Any lover of interior design or […]
Paint Color Trends for 2018 (And Beyond)
2018 is already here! The new paint color trends in lifestyle is the main concern most people have when a new year begins. The trend sets the mood for a new beginning and every trend starts with color. What colors would be in and which ones would be obsolete in 2018? Check out the video […]