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Commercial Plastering · Venetian Plastering
Quick answer
What is Venetian plaster?
Venetian plaster is a decorative finish made from slaked lime and fine marble dust, applied in several very thin layers with a steel trowel and then burnished to create depth and a soft sheen. It can range from matt and cloudy to highly polished, and can be tinted to almost any colour. It is typically sealed with wax or a protective sealer in wet areas.
Where polished plaster works well
Polished plaster suits feature walls, stairwells, receptions, bathrooms and shower areas (with the correct system), restaurant and hotel interiors, and retail spaces where a seamless, tactile finish is wanted. Because the colour runs through the material, small marks can often be polished out.
Samples, substrate and finish
Every polished plaster finish looks slightly different depending on the product, colour, number of coats and hand of the applicator. We prepare sample boards so you can approve the colour and level of polish before we start.
The substrate must be flat and stable, so walls are usually skimmed or lined first. In wet areas we use a system designed for moisture exposure and seal it according to the manufacturer’s guidance.
Benefits
- Seamless finish with natural depth and movement
- Tinted to match an interior scheme
- Hard-wearing and repairable
- Breathable lime-based systems available
- Sample boards before work starts
Suitable property and project types
- Feature walls and stairwells
- Bathrooms and cloakrooms
- Hotel, restaurant and bar interiors
- Office receptions and showrooms
- Retail environments
