FAQ's on Venetian Plasters

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Venetian Plaster is a Lime putty based synthetic plaster for use in interiors. It will give walls decorative surface effects similar to those made by Venetian decorative masters in centuries past. Walls coated with Venetian Plaster may be burnished for the highly refined polished look or they can be left unburnished, for the natural dry look that is a bit raw but still very sophisticated. Venetian Plaster is the simplest way to have the look of decorative plaster without having to tear down the walls and build them again. Venetian Plaster may be applied to interior walls made of plaster, cement or drywall. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --

Instructions for use Surface Preparation: Surface must be clean, free of dust , grease and moisture. Remove any loose paint from and repair any cracks in the surface. For walls primed or painted with an oil based paint prepare the surface as you would prior to applying a latex coating over an oil base paint. New dry wall must be taped with three coats of joint compound, primed and paint ready. Level 5 industry standards.

Tinting: Venetian Plaster is best tinted with lightfast pigments. Up to 10% by volume of pigment may be added to Venetian Plaster. Pre wet the pigment with water and mix thoroughly into Venetian Plaster. Mixing can be done by hand or with a power mixer.

Application: Apply using a stainless steel trowel or surface blade. Apply in thin layers, allow approx.. 6 hours of drying time between layers. Surface may be burnished using a stainless steel surface blade, burnishing should commence as soon as the stucco has dried to the touch. Surface does not require sealing , it may be sealed with wax as well as acrylic polymer based sealers, allow 48 hrs drying time prior to sealing.

Other Web resources for Venetian Plaster Products

www.adicolor.com
www.fauxstore.com
www.hopperfinishes.com
www.seppleaf.com
www.rivesto-marmorino.com

These web sites include everything from the "real deal" Venetian plasters to the "faux" less expensive products. Many offer classes in major cities throughout the US. Adicolor has a trial size kit to experiment with. Hopper Finishes doesn't do retail, but they have a beautiful web site that will inspire you.

Mollie Conklin's Morning Star Artworks Murals-Faux Finishes-Custom Painting
(252)441-6158
http://members.aol.com/wwwartist.html

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