Venetian marble effect plaster

Venetian marble plaster is one of the most original options for wall decoration in the interior. The originality of the decor is given by the resemblance to the texture of natural stone, while the coating is breathable, environmentally friendly and very effective. The technique of applying a Venetian with your own hands is so simple that even a not too experienced master can handle it, you just need to follow the recommendations and follow a certain sequence of actions.

Venetian marble plaster is a luxurious option for interior decoration, suitable for rooms with different levels of humidity. When working with the material, you can use various effects, additional coatings that affect the durability and practicality of the finished surface. A feature of this type of finish can be called the possibility of using it on different types of walls. But it is rather difficult to get a really effective design solution without experience - not all masters manage to reliably imitate marble the first time.

Most often, fragments of marble, quartz, granite, malachite, onyx, limestone are used as a filler. Also in the composition there are toning pigments, slaked lime, and the solution is diluted with plain water. To give moisture resistance, the surface is covered with natural wax.

Venetian plaster has been known since the days of Ancient Rome, but in its modern formulation it appeared in Italy in the 16th century. An unusual decorative coating was used by craftsmen to decorate luxurious palace interiors, making it possible to abandon massive marble slabs. Many Renaissance frescoes were made on this basis. Modern formulations do not need to be diluted on their own. They are presented in the form of a mastic, which is convenient to work with when applied with a spatula.

The putty with the effect of Venetian plaster is perfect for use in classic interiors, in rooms in the Baroque, Rococo, Empire style, in a minimalist space or loft. Depending on the application technology, the coating can have one of the effects, which are described below.

• Craquelure. Plaster with characteristic cracks is obtained using a special varnish applied at the end of the finishing work.

• Marseilles wax. Marble plaster for wet rooms. It looks very impressive, becomes completely waterproof, has a luxurious texture.

• Carrar. The effect of the same classic marble from the Carrara quarries is achieved by multi-layer (8–12 steps) application. The use of several shades allows you to achieve the finest color transitions. Coating option for experienced craftsmen.

• Veneto. The effect of polished to a smooth marble is formed using a finely ground base. The finished coating has a characteristic gloss, suitable for wet cleaning.

• Marbella. A variant of Venetian plaster with an antique effect, combining matt and glossy inclusions.

The color scheme is also quite varied. Basic tones - white, black, gray - are considered universal. Usually, the classic base of a milky shade is tinted in the factory or in a store.

Azure, gold, beige are considered classics characteristic of the Italian tradition in the design of living spaces.

Venetian plaster can be applied using a special trowel or trowel. It is necessary from the very beginning to prepare for the fact that the work will be laborious and large-scale. Let's describe this process step by step.

• Preparing the walls. They are cleaned of the old coating, small differences in height and defects are leveled with putty, and larger ones with plaster.

• Surface priming. It is carried out using a special acrylic compound that penetrates deeply into the structure of the material. You need to work quickly, after drying 1 layer, the second is immediately applied. The base should then completely harden.

• Application of 1 layer of Venetian plaster. It necessarily uses a filler with marble chips, with which you can achieve the desired decorative effect. In addition, such a composition adheres better to the surface of the primer. You need to apply the mastic evenly, in a thin layer, without gaps, you can work with a spatula or float. The coating will be completely dry after 5–6 hours.

• Follow-up work. On top of the base layer of Venetian plaster, 8-10 layers of glaze coating are applied. Working with it requires a chaotic arrangement of strokes, a change in direction - it is important to achieve a non-uniform thickness. It is this approach that allows you to get a play of light and color. If you need a combination of several shades, the tip of a notched trowel is dipped in several types of pigmented coating, a new layer is applied only after the previous one has completely dried.

When working in the Venetian plastering technique, you can get both a matte and glossy finish.

In living spaces, such a coating is made on a natural basis.

Venetian marbled plaster is very popular in interior decoration. It can be used to decorate the living room, bathroom, kitchen and other areas of the house, apartment. The most interesting examples deserve special attention.

• Delicate creamy Venetian plaster in the finishing of the bathroom. The decoration of the walls is harmoniously combined with gilding, natural wood, and living plants.

• The rich coffee shade of Venetian plaster in a modern office looks luxurious and expensive. Elegant furniture in metallic colors emphasizes the status and sophistication of the finish.

• Stylish design solution in lilac colors. Venetian plaster in the living room in this design looks airy and modern.

How to make Venetian marbled plaster, see below.