Marble Plaster Walls

Rather than undergoing such an extreme project repainting a wall in a faux marble finish results in that.

Marble plaster walls.

Venetian plaster which is a polished plaster mixed with marble dust gives a wall the illusion of depth on a flat surface. A genuine marble wall in a home entails not only major expense but a major remodel. It reflects the blue sky during the day and results in a sparkling and inviting pool area. Artisans would blend lime plaster with marble dust and pigments to create the compound venetian plaster then trowel it onto walls or ceilings in multiple thin layers with short overlapping.

Venetian plaster is a combination of marble lime putty and water and is sometimes referred to as lime plaster. This is similar to the durable aesthetic finish used in ancient civilizations like egypt and greece. With venetian plaster there s a method of painting where you get a. The marble dust is also known as plaster or marcite.

Giorgio began experimenting with decorative coatings back in the 1970s he began by creating wall paper which eventually evolved into the more exotic products we now use today. Applying venetian plaster is also a great way to add character to boring or dated looking wall surfaces such as those found in many homes built in the 1970s and 1980s. When applied to walls the water evaporates leaving a beautiful limestone finish. We use environmentally friendly lime based plasters and fine lime washes which can be applied as entire design schemes feature walls or panels kitchens bathrooms bedrooms and indoor pool areas to designer client specifications these examples can all be highly polished sealed and waxed for ease of maintenance giving a highly attractive appearance in traditional or contemporary environments.

Giorgio is now synonymous with marble plastering his products are known for there quality and astonishing finishes.