Faux Finishing

Venetian plaster is applied with a trowel in layers, giving it a glossy appearance, a soft look of stone with depth and veins or a textured look of old Italy. Lime is the base of Venetian plaster...

Venetian plaster is a smooth, colored material added to walls and ceilings for a multilayered look. The plaster is applied to even surfaces using a trowel. One or more colors can be combined for...

Venetian plaster is a decorative paint treatment often applied to walls and ceilings. Unlike stucco or other rough plasters and textures, the finish is completely smooth. Once applied to a...

Tuscany is synonymous with warmth and romance, and Tuscan style interior decorating has become extremely popular. Traditional Tuscan walls are rich and deeply textured, often created from stone or...

French country design is based on the romantic appeal of a chateau nestled in the hills of Provence. Fabrics and decor are rustic and possess old world charm. In French country decor you will see...

Create a room with Italian flair by mixing up a recipe for Venetian plaster. Easy to make and easy to apply, you'll soon be sipping Italian wine and listening to Andrea Bocelli in an attempt to...

Venetian plaster is created by a mixture of gypsum, sand and lime or just sand and lime. The finishing technique is applying thin layers using different trowels and burnishing to create the...

Many inexperienced painters consider Venetian plaster to be a faux finish and drastically underbid for projects. In fact, high-quality Venetian plaster materials are expensive, and the work itself...

Venetian plaster refers to a method of applying plaster to a wall or other architectural feature, giving it an appearance of marble or stone and lending it a classical, Renaissance look. You can...

Venetian plaster, as the name implies, originated in Venice, Italy where centuries-old plaster walls developed a soft patina over time. To create this old-world look traditionally requires five...

By watching this video you will learn for an industry leader how to correctly apply a synthetic plaster like what is sold in your local Diy stores! This is a must see video. Please scroll down to...

One way to instantly add high drama and luxury to your home is by applying Venetian plaster to your walls. It is easy to do and requires very little elbow-grease.

Paint is great, but if you’re looking for a wall treatment with a little extra texture and patina, Venetian plaster might be just right for you. This faux finish is a great way to evoke a little...