ABOUT VENETIAN PLASTER

Venetian Plaster is a veneer plaster finish. By contrast, faux finishing such as scumbles, rag rolling and washes were developed to fake or imitate Venetian plaster. Venetian Plasters may be lime based or acrylic based. They will usually contain marble dust, to provide durability and finish. The time between coats varies considerably with products and temperature. Lime products require that the final coat be applied over a dampened surface that has absorbed the moisture.

All Venetian plasters require burnishing with a stainless steel trowel while they are still damp - otherwise they don't polish. Some lower quality products have a different procedure and require sanding and wax; these are not true Venetian Plasters but are faux finishes.

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LEADING USA VENETIAN PLASTER SUPPLIERS

The following leading venetian plaster manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of venetian plaster, including online catalogs, colors and materials for venetian plaster, and care and maintenance of venetian plaster.

School of Italian Plasters. The School of Italian Plasters is based in San Diego, California, and Dallas, Texas. It imports a wide range of Artenova Venetian Plasters, manufactured by Safra of Verona, Italy. The School of Italian Plasters offers six day courses in San Diego and Dallas, and two day courses in Verona, Italy. The School also offers a 14 DVD Venetian Plaster set for the experienced artisan. The website includes sections on: Find an Applicator, Talk Forum, and a Gallery.

Behr: Venetian Plaster. Behr, of Santa Ana, California, is a leading manufacturer of architectural paints and decorative finishes, including Venetian Plaster. Behr was founded in 1946 by Otto Behr, selling linseed oil to paint stores from the back of his woody station wagon. Behr Venetian Plaster is a heavy-bodied, water-based product that can be burnished to create a marble-like appearance. It is applied in two coats to a smooth surface, using a trowel. Four hours should elapse between coats. After the second coat has dried for 24 hours it can be polished using 400 or 600 grit sandpaper.

Firenze Enterprises: Venetian Plaster. Firenze Enterprises, of Miami, Florida, is an importer of fine Venetian Plaster. Its product range covers: Lime Based Venetian Plaster, Lime Paint, Decorative Finishes, Primers & Sealers for Venetian Plaster, Color Washes, Tints & Colorants, and Application Tools for Venetian Plaster. Other sections cover: Instructional DVDs, Seminars, and Technical Data & Specifications. Firenze Marmorino Venetian Plaster contains 42% marble, creating a natural shine as soon as the product is compressed. It is supplied as a white paste, which can be tinted as required.

TexSton: Venetian Plaster. TexSton, of Canoga Park, California, is a leading manufacturer of Venetian Plasters and Old World Stuccos. Its product range covers: Plasters, Topcoats, Colorants, Colorwash, Glazes, Limepaint, and Tools. Three types of Venetian Plaster are offered: Lime Venetian Plaster, Cement Venetian Plaster, and Artisan Venetian Plaster. Its Marmorino Lime Venetian Plaster contains marble dust and slake lime. It provides a highly durable finish to plaster, gypsum, and cement. It has high breathing capacity and is resistant to moisture, making it suitable for bathrooms.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO VENETIAN PLASTER

Wikipedia Article on Venetian Plaster

Portland Cement Association

Stucco Manufacturers Association

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

The following recommended websites contain information on construction products, including standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4specs, Arcat, Arcom, First Source, Sweets.

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