Venetian Plaster
A superior wall finish for all time
Venetian plaster can be applied in an infinite variety of ways from a glassy shine mimicking marble to the matte, layered and rough texture of ancient plaster.
Venetian Plaster has a long and proud history. Artisans have used venetian plaster for millennia. Venetian Plaster Plus is proud to carry on the tradition in New York City. Venetian Plaster will add new dimensions of color, depth and texture to your walls. Create walls that are subtle, understated and sophisticated, or colorful and dramatic backgrounds for your life. This is the opportunity to give your home a character all its own.
Venetian Plaster wall finishes are natural, lime and marble based, color integrated, non-toxic, eco-friendly, authentic mineral finishes used in place of paint on interior and exterior surfaces. Lime plasters are breathable, water tolerant, absorb carbon dioxide, are naturally resistant to mildew and fungus, and absorb excess humidity.
Lime and marble plasters have been used for millennia to decorate the walls of palaces, royal tombs and great monuments throughout the world. Today, these products continue to be used to enhance prestigious homes and buildings far and wide. Lime plasters and paints can transform simple walls into works of art. Venetian Plaster is utilized in both traditional and contemporary architectural styles, including Tuscan, Southwest, Santa Fe, French, log home, craftsman, and modern designs.
history of venetian plaster
Lime based wall finishes have been used for thousands of years. From the tombs of the Pyramids of Giza to the Sistine Chapel, lime stucco has been a key ingredient in great architecture on six continents for over 5000 years. Ancient Romans were thought to have perfected lime plasters to a higher art than previous cultures incorporating unlimited decorative elements. Fine plaster craft was lost for a thousand years until the Renaissance. Lime plasters were widely recognized for their beauty, feel and longevity. Perhaps most importantly, it was the structural qualities that were most desired. Lime plasters are breathable, water tolerant, absorb carbon dioxide, are naturally resistant to mildew and fungus, self healing on exteriors and easily repairable.
