Nowadays they are quite varied. However, Venetian plaster rightfully takes the place of the most beautiful of them, with which you can create truly amazing things. But there are many nuances in working with it that need to be dealt with. Today we'll look at how to create the perfect finish and what Venetian plaster is. Photos of interiors made with its help will help you decide, and an analysis of the characteristics will help you choose the material.

Looking back, it can be noted that initially the material, which today is called Venetian plaster, was prepared quite simply. It contained only lime, water and natural dyes. Nowadays, the only natural components left in it are granite, marble or stone chips. Everything else is synthetic. However, the beauty and unusualness of the coating made with such a mixture is impressive.

Venetian plaster marble or granite is quite difficult from the point of view of work. Sometimes even experienced master cannot say how many layers will have to be applied to the surface to achieve desired result. Sometimes one application may be enough, or perhaps 4 or 5 will be required. However, the result is worth the effort spent on it.

Surely the dear reader will be interested to see how it looks in the interior. We invite you to familiarize yourself with examples of applied . A photo of this truly amazing finish is below:

What are such mixtures made from: the composition of the decorative finishing material

The main component is marble, stone or granite dust or fine chips. It is this that gives the coating its special structure. The binding materials are acrylic or other similar substances. The third ingredient is dye. It can be understood that in general form the composition has not changed. Only natural ingredients have been replaced with their synthetic counterparts.

Useful information! Based on the opinion of experts, we can confidently say that when making Venetian plaster with your own hands, it is better to use natural quicklime. In this case, marble or granite will give exactly that shine and structure, which cannot be duplicated using synthetic additives.

How to make a similar finishing mixture yourself

A self-made composition will allow the home craftsman to achieve a unique structure. In addition, it will cost much less than buying a ready-made mixture. To prepare, mix three parts marble or granite sand, one part building mixture and three parts gypsum. All this is mixed with water until the consistency of thick sour cream. It is fashionable to use a primer instead of water - it will add the necessary viscosity.

To determine the size of the fractions in the mixture, you can dilute a small part and try on a separate section of the wall how it will fit. By adding coarser sand, you can get a clear texture of the pattern; with finer sand, the pattern will be softer. In any case, the choice here depends only on the wishes of the home master.

The main characteristics of such decorative finishing material

Regarding the color of the applied material, the manufacturer provides complete freedom here. You can add any color to ready mixture just before applying it to get the desired shade. You can plaster any surface with this mixture, be it wood or wood. But each surface requires certain preparation. Otherwise, there is a risk that the entire finish will collapse over time, or, when plastering unprepared brick wall, it will take a lot of material, and the price of Venetian plaster cannot be called low.

Imitation of Venetian plaster: use of structural wallpaper

This option is suitable for those who do not have the financial ability to finish with natural stone or Venetian plaster, but at the same time want the walls to look like they are covered with stone. And working with wallpaper is much easier. You can buy Venetian plaster in any specialized store or through an online store, of which there are now plenty on the Internet.

Useful advice! To bring the external view If the room is to be decorated with Venetian plaster, you should choose non-woven wallpaper. They can be easily wiped with a damp cloth; it will not harm them.

Preparing the walls is no different from working with ordinary wallpaper, just like the finishing itself, and therefore, probably, there is no need to describe the algorithm of actions step by step. But you shouldn’t expect wallpaper to be perfectly identical to more expensive materials. Still, the differences will be visible.

Venetian plaster in the interior: photo examples of its use in various rooms

It is clear that the color and composition of the mixture will be selected based on the area of ​​application. It is for this purpose that we will try to consider various rooms where Venetian plaster can be used. A photo of the interior of the apartment will give a more complete understanding of how it should look.

Using Venetian plaster in the kitchen: photo examples of interesting solutions

Most suitable look there will be Marseilles wax here. This material perfectly tolerates increased heat, which may be present in such rooms during cooking. Venetian plaster also looks great on the ceiling. Below is a small photo gallery from which you can approximately understand the beauty of this finish:

Living room decorated with Venetian plaster

The living room is a room where such decoration looks out of place. If Marseilles wax is good for the kitchen, then in the hall it does not matter what type of mixture is used. Here everything is limited only by the flight of imagination of the home craftsman. Here are some photo examples of solutions for the living room:

Decorating the hallway walls with Venetian plaster

For such people, the type of finishing decorative mixture also does not matter. However, it is worth noting that the colors for the corridor are usually chosen somewhat darker than for the living room. This is dictated by practicality reasons - a dark surface gets dirty less.

Bathroom: nuances of finishing rooms with high humidity

Marseilles wax comes to the rescue again. This will be the most practical finishing material for. Many people advise not to use Venetian plaster for finishing rooms with high humidity, but experts say that Marseille wax is in no way inferior to other materials. However, humidity does not affect its service life in any way.

Video lesson on preparing and applying Venetian plaster with your own hands

In order to make it easier for the dear reader to understand how the work of preparing the mixture and subsequent plastering of surfaces with it is carried out, we suggest watching several video lessons on this topic. After all, it is clear that it will be quite difficult to explain all this in words, and even more difficult to understand. But in the video example everything looks more clear. We invite you to watch a video about applying Venetian plaster with your own hands.

Venetian plaster: video tutorial on applying to the wall

Of course, to perform all the work correctly, you will need some tools. Yes, and you can’t get by with plaster alone. We will now figure out what needs to be on hand during the finishing process, and how to carry out this or that work.

Tools needed to apply Venetian plaster

Photo and name of the instrument	What function does it perform?
	Using this tool, the mixture is applied to the surface. The surface structure is also formed with a trowel.
Japanese spatula	They are given a wax coating. It also helps to lay out the plaster on the trowel.
Sandpaper	Removing protruding stones and leveling the surface. Apply sandpaper after each layer has dried.
Various containers	They are used to mix the mixture. Also, the plaster can remain in containers for some time until the master uses it up
With polishing disc	Pre-finish polishing of the applied mixture and final polishing of varnish or wax after drying
Mixer with attachment	Used for mixing the mixture. A hammer drill can be used as a mixer, but this is not recommended. A regular hammer drill is not designed for this kind of work. With large volumes of plaster it may fail

What color to use

In fact, only one can answer this question himself. home handyman. It all depends on what preferences the person doing the renovation has and in what style the interior design is planned.

Good to know! The intensity of the shade will depend on the amount of color added. For this reason, it makes sense to add it little by little. After mixing, the color becomes clear. If necessary, you can add more paint and then mix again.

If you need a clear structure, you can finish it without any color at all, but with a clear finish. If you then paint the wall with a hard, short-nap roller, the structure will appear quite clearly.

Preparing and priming walls before finishing

The walls should be carefully inspected. If there are obvious protrusions, you can get rid of them using a grinder with diamond blade. Deep cracks expand with the same grinder and . You can ignore minor irregularities - Venetian plaster will hide them perfectly.

Next, the walls are generously saturated with deep penetration soil, which is applied using a roller. It would be a good idea to wait until it dries completely and reapply the primer - this will increase adhesion. The primer is applied to a clean wall that is free of debris and dust.

How to apply wax to a finished plastered surface

Wax is applied after the decorative plaster has completely dried. This usually takes about a week. To apply the composition, use a metal spatula or a special woolen mitten. However, a spatula is much more convenient for such work, especially for beginners. The wax composition is applied in a circular motion. You should not use a large amount of it at once - problems with uniform distribution may occur. The wax is rubbed into the surface until a characteristic shine appears. After the work is completed, the wax is given 2-3 weeks to completely harden, after which it is already possible to polish the wall using grinder or grinders with a special disc.

Payment for work with Venetian plaster: price per m2

The cost of specialist services is quite high. It may vary depending on the region. The cost of Venetian plaster for work per 1 m² also depends on the material with which to work. In the table below we present several options for such finishes.

Photo	Product name	Cost up to 20 m 2, rub.	Cost 20-90 m2, rub.	Cost more than 100 m 2, rub.
	Sand coating “BREZZA” or coating with mother-of-pearl “LUCETEZZA”	550	450	400
	Decorative coating with silk shimmer "SETA" or coating with velvet effect "VELLUUTO"	600	500	450
	Decorative paint with the effect of antique walls from the Renaissance period "ANTICI" or material with the effect of cracked paint "CRAQUELUR"	550	450	400
	Classic Venetian plaster on acrylic base “STUCCO VENEZIANO”	750900 with wax	650800 with wax	600750 with wax

What is the price per kg of Venetian plaster and where to buy it

The easiest way to buy Venetian plaster is on the Internet. Its cost will be lower. But in construction stores it is not always possible to find it, especially in small towns. The thing is that despite the high cost of Venetian plaster, the demand for it is quite low. For this reason, sellers do not want to deal with such a product. Let's look at the prices for this finishing material in Russia.

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Venetian plasters

Among all types of decorative plaster, Venetian plaster is rightfully considered the most impressive and elegant, and therefore costs more. Despite the fact that the technology for applying Venetian plasters is well known, it is not so easy to cope with. This material requires a certain skill and a steady hand, otherwise all efforts will be in vain.

The plaster itself is a thick, translucent mixture that is sold ready-to-use. She is tinted in different colors, and when applying compositions of two or three shades, it forms a coating with a marble effect. The more layers, the deeper the color, and the more luxurious the finish looks. The plaster is especially expressive due to its gloss, which refracts light rays and makes the coating play with different shades. To enhance the gloss, the surface is coated with special wax and polished.

Plaster composition

The plaster mixture consists of fine filler, binder, organic and inorganic additives, and stone chips. The most commonly used fillers are gypsum, lime, marble, quartz and granite flour, and latex and acrylic emulsions are used as binders. slaked lime. The final finishing result depends not only on the composition, but also on the size of the particles: the finer the grind, the more delicate the pattern.

Properties and characteristics

There are two main types of Venetian plaster - embossed and smooth. The first type contains small granules up to 2 mm in size, due to which the coating acquires a certain texture. The second type forms a perfectly smooth transparent surface, allowing you to achieve an indescribable play of light. In turn, smooth plaster is divided into glossy, semi-matte and matte, and each variety is attractive in its own way.

Venetian plaster has the following characteristics:

• high strength - during the drying process, a very hard carbon film is formed on the coating, providing protection from scratches, abrasions and other mechanical damage;
• plaster can withstand temperature changes ranging from -50°C to +80°C;
• the coating is waterproof, so it tolerates wet cleaning and even washing with soapy water;
• This plaster contains no substances hazardous to health, so it can be used in bedrooms and children’s rooms;
• Correctly applied coating lasts 15-20 years without loss of external qualities.

Despite its strength and moisture resistance, “Venetian” is not intended for external surfaces. Prolonged freezing, exposure to precipitation and wind will lead to the appearance of cracks and rapid destruction of the finishing layer. And the price of such finishing is very high, considering how much material is required for the facade. True, some manufacturers have already begun producing special formulations that are suitable for both internal and external use.

To achieve a marble effect, the mixture must be applied in layers - from 3 to 10 layers. There are strict requirements for the base: it must be perfectly smooth, even, dry and clean. Despite the multi-layer structure, the coating is very thin, so the smallest irregularities will be clearly visible. And the transparency and gloss of these defects will be emphasized even more. As for the base material, it can be brick, wood or concrete.

Popular types of plaster

The high demand for Venetian plaster contributes to the constant expansion of the range. Every manufacturer tries to attract customers with something new and unusual. This is how compositions with gold pigments, coatings with a metallic sheen and bronze veins appeared, shining from the inside and with a velvety-looking surface. The products of such brands as “San Marco”, “Clavel”, “Candis”, “Croston”, “Alpina”, “Optimist Elite” are distinguished by their special variety and quality.

Classic plaster is divided into types depending on the composition, since it is this criterion that determines the external characteristics of the finishing layer. Let's look at the most popular varieties.

Prices for popular types of plaster

Plaster

Technology of wall finishing with Venetian plaster

Tools and materials

Decorating the walls is preceded by careful preparation, and first you need to stock up on the necessary tools:

• trowel with rounded edges;
• metal spatulas;
• construction mixer;
• foam roller;
• sandpaper;
• paint brush.

Depending on the condition of the walls, you may need a plaster mixture, putty, cement mortar, or primer. You can use one primer composition for all stages of work, and deep penetration acrylic primer is best suited. Professional craftsmen recommend using a special primer, for example, SuPrim100, as a base for the finishing layer. This composition covers the color of the base, so that the walls do not show through the layers of plaster, and the coating acquires a deeper color.

It is very important to correctly calculate the volume of the mixture for Venetian plaster. Since a mixture is usually used different shades, then the quantity of each of them is calculated separately. That is, first find the total surface area and multiply the plaster consumption per square meter by it. Now you need to determine how many layers of the same color are needed and multiply the resulting volume by this amount. The volume for other compositions of a different color is calculated in the same way.

For example, for finishing it is planned to use white and black plaster. We will apply black in 2 layers, white in one intermediate layer. Total area walls is 10 m2, and the average plaster consumption is 0.350 g/m2. Multiply the area by the consumption:

10 x 0.350 = 3.5 kg will be needed to apply one layer. That is, you need to buy 3.5 kg of white plaster, and 2 times more black plaster - 7 kg. Additionally, you need to add 5-10% in reserve.

As for tinting: as a rule, plaster mixtures are supplied in three versions - colored, base for light colors and base for dark colors. Basic mixtures are much preferable, since they can be given absolutely any color and shade, while the color palette of ready-made compositions is very limited. When choosing a base, you can order tinting from specialists or do it yourself at home. It’s not difficult at all, the main thing is to follow three rules:

• plaster and tinting paste must be from the same manufacturer;
• the plaster and pigment must be mixed immediately before application;
• so that individual sections of the same plane do not differ in tone, the proportions of the components must be the same for each batch.

Prices for deep penetration primer

Deep penetration primer

Surface preparation

Venetian base configuration special significance does not have, such plaster is successfully used for finishing arches, columns, semicircular niches and arched walls. But the quality of the surface means a lot, because the appearance largely depends on it finished coating. The base must be strong, without defects, voids, as smooth and even as possible.

So, first they remove all unnecessary things from the walls and carefully inspect the surface. Particular care should be taken to check the plaster, which may visually seem durable, but in fact has already begun to peel off. Lightly tap the walls with a hammer - if the sound is dull, you need to clean off the old coating and plaster again.

Be sure to seal it through holes and cracks, cover the deep recesses with the solution. For more quality leveling use dry ones building mixtures, which, unlike cement-sand mortar, lie smoother and do not crack.

After the base layer has dried, the surface is rubbed sandpaper, remove dust and apply a finishing layer - a covering, which allows you to eliminate the smallest irregularities. The solution is smoothed with a polyurethane or metal trowel to an ideal state and left to dry.

Plasterboard walls also require preliminary preparation.

The seams between the sheets are filled with putty, a reinforcing tape is placed on top and, using a spatula, it is carefully rubbed into the solution. The surface must be primed to increase the adhesion of the solution to the drywall, and then a rough layer of starting putty is applied. The layer should be uniform, thin, and, if possible, without sagging or scratches. After drying, sanding, dust removal and priming are performed. If the unevenness on the walls is no longer visible, you can apply finishing putty, otherwise another intermediate layer will be needed.

Video - Sealing gypsum board joints

You can begin decorative finishing only after the leveling solutions have completely dried. Then the walls are once again wiped from dust and treated with any waterproof deep penetration primer.

If you have never had to deal with decorative plasters, first practice on a piece of plywood or plasterboard measuring about 70x70 cm. The material must be fixed on a flat surface so that it does not move during work. Or you can try your hand at a section of the wall that you plan to cover with wood or plastic: this way you will quickly decide on the application technique, and the trial results will be hidden by the covering.

Step 1. To create a background, pigmented primer is applied to the walls with a roller in 2 layers. The composition must be rolled out well over the surface in one direction. The second layer is applied 8-12 hours after the first. Complete drying of the soil requires 24 hours.

Apply primer with a roller

Step 2. Dry walls should be sanded with fine-grained sandpaper, then the dust should be thoroughly wiped off. The base should be uniform white, smooth, silky to the touch.

Step 3. Add color to the plaster mixture and mix well with a mixer until smooth. Color can be added gradually to select the optimal shade of plaster. Just keep in mind that after drying the color will become a little lighter.

Mix color and base

Step 4. Place a little mass on a trowel (about a tablespoon) and apply it to the base in strokes.

You need to start from the top corner, holding the tool at an angle of about 30 degrees to the surface. The strokes are made with slight pressure, in a chaotic manner, rubbing the layer as thinly as possible. Do not try to cover the base; it should be visible through the solution.

Always add the solution in small portions, treating area by area. You cannot return to places that have already been covered - this will ruin the structure of the coating. At joints and in recesses, use a narrow spatula instead of a trowel, being careful not to catch the layer with sharp edges.

Advice. To avoid leaving marks from the tool, the trowel should be moved from a dry surface to a wet one. This way the composition is leveled faster and more evenly. If you do the opposite, the solution will begin to drag behind the trowel, and noticeable marks will form. While working, wipe the instrument frequently with a damp, clean cloth, since dried crumbs of the solution and accidentally trapped grains of sand also leave unsightly marks that show through the coating.

Step 5. After completing the application of the first layer, wash the tool thoroughly and pause work for 6-12 hours. After this, you need to treat the walls with “zero” sandpaper to eliminate possible protrusions and sagging, and clean them from dust.

Step 6. For the second layer you will need plaster of a different shade. They apply it in the same way, but it is advisable that new strokes do not coincide with the previous ones where this is visible. Try to maintain the same pressure when rubbing, as if compacting the layers with uniform movements. Having completed the process, the walls are again left to dry for 8 hours.

Step 7 The third layer should be the same color as the first, or have a different shade, the main thing is that it differs in color from the second layer. The plaster is applied as described above and carefully leveled. Since this is our last layer, there is no need to wait until it is completely dry. Manufacturers recommend starting polishing approximately 2-3 hours after application, since wet plaster can come off the base, and completely dry plaster cannot be polished.

Step 8 So, let's start polishing the coating. By this time, the surface should become slightly porous and matte, like untreated stone. Take a clean and dry trowel, apply it flat to the base and, pressing on the front of the tool, rub the plaster layer in a circular motion. Here it is very important to correctly maintain the given rhythm and pressure, then the coating quickly acquires a glossy shine, becomes smooth, and the pattern appears. Make sure that the edges of the trowel do not damage the coating. After polishing, it is necessary to allow the plaster to dry completely and gain maximum strength. This usually takes about 7 days.

Step 9 The final stage is applying wax.

The walls must first be wiped with a dry cloth to remove dust. Wax has thick consistency, it is most convenient to apply it with a flexible spatula or sponge. The composition is taken in small portions and distributed in strokes over the surface. Try to rub it as evenly as possible, as once a thick layer of wax dries, it will remain darker than a thin layer and the finish will appear patchy.

Step 10 After 2 hours, when the wax has dried sufficiently, it should be polished using suede cloth using intense circular movements.

Depending on the brand of plaster, the finishing process may have some differences. First of all, this concerns drying times and the number of layers. Before starting work, carefully read the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging of the composition - this will help you avoid mistakes in application and ensure a high-quality result if all conditions are met.

The described technology allows you to obtain the simplest classical pattern. If you use plaster of three colors, the shades of the coating will be richer and more expressive. To create a more sophisticated design, increase the number of layers and apply strokes in a certain order. A lot depends on the artistic flair, experience and skill of the person doing the finishing.

Venetian plaster in the interior will last for a long century, becoming more beautiful and durable over time. You'll love the variety of effects it can do. Find out about the various options for using it in more detail later in the article.

Features of the material

Venetian plaster (also known as polished) is a wall covering that imitates a variety of fine surfaces - from polished marble to natural stone effects - for a luxurious decorative design. Its application was a labor-intensive process requiring patience and skill, so the work was largely limited to craftsmen.

Today, even a beginner in the DIY industry can create impressive results. The finish imitates the appearance of plaster or polished marble, characteristic of old world European architecture. The modern version of Venetian plaster has a multi-dimensional appearance with a textured, slightly raised surface that is the result of two or more layers.

This interior decoration gained popularity in the 1550s in Venice, hence the name. It involves several layers of plaster applied with a trowel to create a three-dimensional effect. The final coat is sanded down to create a shiny finish.

Facts about plaster that you didn't know

Polished plaster is a versatile, elegant decorative finishing walls, used since the 1st century BC in traditional Italian architecture. Known for its durability and beautiful finish, the method creates amazing decorative effect, which inspires, motivates, adds value to any building.

Venetian is special kind polished plaster mixed with marble dust, quartz or kaolin and applied with a spatula to the walls in a special way. It is painted to give the surface a wide range of colors. Depending on the method of application, there are methods called:

• marmorino (marmorino);
• scagliola (scagliola);
• sgraffito (sgraffito).

It is applied in thin layers, which are then polished to create a smooth surface with the illusion of depth, texture. At correct use Venetian plaster can be used to create polished, stone, or marble finishes. It is especially useful on surfaces on which marble panels are difficult to install, as well as on surfaces that would imitate natural marble, for example:

• columns;
• projections;
• curved walls.

Venetian plaster can be colored with natural or synthetic dyes. The special play of her shadows is especially useful when a certain "marble" color is desired or when the illusion of three-dimensional color is desired.

Venetian plaster is one of the oldest building materials known to mankind.

The Romans learned to mix it with:

• marble dust;
• larger lime;
• sand filler.

This is the same technique we use today.

There is no standard name for Italian decorative plasters. Titles may refer to composition, style, or may simply be branding or some combination of the three. The term “Venetian” has been established among the people as a definition of any types and methods.

Story

The Roman method became popular in 15th-century Venice, where it was well adapted to the classical architecture that was prized among wealthy Venetians. The local brick and tile industries had a lot of waste terracotta, which was crushed to serve as a substitute for sand, mixed with hydraulic lime.

They were then applied to walls to achieve a highly breathable surface in buildings. They were naturally susceptible to humidity due to their location next to the Venetian lagoon.

Plaster coverings were made from waste earthworks in nearby marble quarries, which were mixed with lime to create a style called Marmorino. It could be left white to imitate fashionable local stone, or treated with paints to look like solid marble. The lighter weight of plaster was a significant advantage for building on unstable ground in Venice.

Fashions changed and the use of Venetian plaster declined markedly until the architect Carlo Scarpa revived it in the 1950s. Some simpler modern plasters are made from synthetic acrylic resins– this option only imitates the famous recipe.

While true Venetian plaster still refers to the age-old formulation of marble powder and lime, it now contains the addition of some adhesives to make the structure more suitable for use on modern building materials.

Types of plaster

Polished plaster can come in many looks, including marble, slate or stone, and include stencils, logos and even glitter. Can be applied in any color, with almost any effect.

Apply directly to walls, ceilings, windows - it is truly versatile, suitable for private homes or commercial buildings. It can be used in any room, even a child's room, as it does not contain toxic compounds.

Marbled

The famous marbled plaster is called “Marmorino”. Literally means "small marble" in Italian: Tiny marble particles are mixed with lime to create a smooth, polished plaster.

Its surface is smooth, shiny, and has a gradual movement between light and shadow thanks to the craftsmanship, which gives a sense of depth and reflects light well. Such a wall will be smooth and cold to the touch.

Marmorino can be applied to interior and exterior surfaces and is suitable for finishing both modern and historical interiors. It has mildew resistant properties, excellent waterproofing, antibacterial properties, making it highly desirable for luxury bathrooms and other wet areas. The finish becomes stronger with age.

This is the most versatile of Italian plasters and can be used to create many textures, from polished marble to rustic, raw, natural stones such as Travertine. It can be finished to a smooth or marbled appearance. It can have a variable degree of shine depending on how long it has been polished. The finish can be enhanced by using color pigments.

Marmorino is available in different varieties grains, which gives many shades and decorative effects:

• thin marmorino;
• classic marmorino;
• matte marmorino.

Thin Marmorino is suitable for achieving a smooth polished surface with a glossy effect and a noticeable play of light and shade.

Suitable for modern and traditional interior, are recommended for use in low traffic areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, stairs, hallways or bedrooms, and should be treated with the same care as wood or soft stone floors.

The final effect also depends on the protective treatment. Flaxseed oil gives it the most natural appearance and is common as a finishing treatment. Polyurethane varnish gives the surface a stronger finish that is harder to scratch and has a more satin-like, gloss-like finish. It is naturally a non-slip surface, but sometimes special anti-slip procedures are used. Cleaning is very easy.

Brilliant

This is a polished plaster with a real "WOW" factor. Made from very fine marble dust, it is applied in thin layers and the final layer is polished to create a stunning high shine and reflection with great depth.

With a shine like a flawless mirror, this plaster is cool and sensual to the touch.. Unlike paint, this product is highly reflective from the corner and has little to no reflection from the front.

This is a wall and ceiling finish suitable for almost any internal space, suitable for both modern and classic spaces, as well as residential and commercial.

Textured

This is a plaster that is very similar to Marmorino, but has more sand and coarser aggregate, making it uniformly rough with slight variations in color. It is the ideal plaster to achieve a natural stone effect and is available in fine and coarse textures. The durable, grained appearance is combined with a less polished surface to create the look and feel of honed or lightly polished limestone.

This finish is suitable for different interiors and has high quality. Although it is visually featureless over large areas, it can be used as a rich backdrop for combined walls and is often used in wall designs with horizontal stripes to achieve variation in textures as well as emblem work.

It is also used for external facades due to its durability and functionality. The breathable properties of sand allow it to dry quickly and have a high pH level, so it is also resistant to mold and bacteria. Being a natural lime-based plaster, it has strong adhesion and is suitable for use on non-uniform surfaces such as brick, stone and concrete. It is crack resistant and self-healing, meaning it will perform well under adverse conditions.

This polished plaster has a smooth appearance, a fine velvety finish that changes depending on the refraction of light from the surface and the point of view.

Metallic Venetian plaster personalizes any modern room and looks especially natural in high-tech design hi-tech. They also look great in a dining room, office, restaurant, salon or bathroom. On the other hand, you can use it on the walls in the living room, including in combination with antique furniture, to create an amazing contrast.

Travertine

This finish imitates the famous travertine stone - a special form of light-colored limestone - and can be found in white, brown, cream, even rusty colors, and has a fibrous or concentric appearance.

Travertine effect plaster has a subtle stone-like effect with a soft texture varying degrees, depending on the grain size and application method.

It is suitable for antique effect, finishing and painting decorative items, for example, under pearlescent or metallic wax.

Venetian polished plaster can certainly create the desired factor you are looking for. Whether it's a compact bathroom, a huge open plan, or... external wall high profile, its color, texture, craftsmanship guarantee the desired impression.

Smooth or textured, broad or petite strokes, contemporary or traditional, Venetian polished plaster will add style, sophistication to your walls, creating the backdrop you've always wanted for your home.

Venetian plaster evokes an old-world feel, suitable for a romantic bedroom or unique dining room. It requires more labor than traditional paint and therefore costs more, which is why most homeowners use it selectively rather than throughout the entire home.

She imitates the classic architectural style the Renaissance, when this decoration became so popular. Suitable for a high-end library or accent wall in the gourmet kitchen.

Designer plaster made from more modern materials - such as acrylic - creates a soft, earthy texture for the living room and bedroom that fits into the style of rustic decor and will look good in big room or dining room with high ceilings. It requires much less time to apply than the classic Venetian, but will require additional colors to create the effect.

Acrylic glaze reproduces such effects as:

• faux antique;
• weathered walls.

These walls have only one drawback - it is difficult for a non-professional to achieve the effects that this technology is capable of. Of course, these projects have artistic skill, require experienced hand master or professional artist. Such advanced techniques really need an expert touch to achieve good results. They may look simple due to uneven application, but achieving this look requires knowledge, skill, and specific experience.

The coating also has waterproofing and antibacterial qualities, and coupled with visual effects, it has become desirable for bathrooms and other wet areas. This is an ideal alternative to floor and wall tiles. The plaster is not only resistant to water, but has a fire resistance of A1, so it is suitable for the kitchen, as well as other rooms with an open fire.

Advice

Not limited to indoor use, it can be seen on the exterior of many buildings. When natural limestone-based Venetian plaster is applied, it will eventually return to its original limestone or stone state.

Venetian plaster is easy to clean, withstands steam, mold, mildew, and serves as an alternative to tiles.

Venetian wall decoration in the kitchen

Venetian plaster adds texture and variety to kitchen walls with its warm, earthy appeal. Since it resembles the characteristics found in stone, marble, it works well in kitchens that have rustic, Mediterranean or modern motifs. Due to the neutral tones of most Venetian plaster walls, you have many color options for your kitchen, but you need to make sure your the walls are combined, coordinated with your accessories, appliances, accent colors.

Elegant Earth Tones

Although you can paint or apply Venetian plaster in almost any color, it appears most authentic when it contains soft earth tones such as brown, bronze, beige, gold, taupe or dark green. These colors are very reminiscent of the shades found in natural stone.

Advice

Choose a coordinated kitchen color that matches one of the shade options. For example, choose light green accessories or soft gray-green accent colors if your Venetian walls resemble green marble.

Choose a taupe or beige accent color if your stucco looks like brown stone. The earth tones in Venetian plaster also look attractive when paired with stainless steel appliances and natural wood.

Lighter shades of gray can be used almost anywhere - cabinets, hardware, floor coverings, appliances, tiles, lamps, accessories. A combination of earthy Venetian walls and gray accent colors is modern, edgy, often with a slightly masculine vibe.

Living room

What could be more expressive in a living room than a stone wall? It's amazing how such a cold and heavy material can be transformed into a warm and inviting feature in a room. No matter what texture and colors you choose, you can pair it with many design styles. This finish will add a rugged, reliable appearance to an elegant, modern living room. This is also perfect combination for a spacious space with a dining area. A Venetian stone accent wall adds dynamism to a room and is also an ingenious way to hide damaged drywall or plaster surfaces.

Combination of plaster and brick

Try combining plaster with different surfaces, e.g. brickwork to get a loft style in your living room. You can also choose another architectural stone for your interior trim, which comes in a variety of organic shapes, surfaces and shades that will work with almost any interior color palette. Or perhaps you'll discover your living room's ability to emulate historical design with this combination—Art Deco, for example.

A brick wall partially hidden under a layer of plaster is a splash of texture that can work in a design on its own to create a look and texture unmatched by any other interior wall surface.

Bedroom

Venetian plaster will certainly be relevant in any era, because it is a natural material that has depth and warmth that nourishes the soul.

The type of texture you choose will have a decisive impact on the finish of the wall. Sandy textures can be used to imitate the look of granite or natural stone, while finer textures will give you the look of old plaster, marble or even suede. The method used to apply the textured paint also affects the appearance of the finish. The use of color and how it is applied to the wall will be the final step in creating the illusion of antique or distressed plaster.

Create in your bedroom special wall- it's simple, but very effective way room transformation. If you have a fireplace, play with it with plaster, with which it will always look advantageous, since it itself is the central focal point in the room, most often.

Venetian plaster has an unsurpassedly beautiful appearance, due to which the interior of an apartment or country house, is filled with special sophistication and solemnity. This decorative coating has an unusual shimmer and is distinguished not only by its aesthetics, but also by its strength and stability.

What is Venetian plaster?

Venetian plaster is a seamless interior finish that resembles marble in appearance. It can have a glossy or semi-glossy texture, a smooth or embossed surface, or be an analogue of various stones, such as amber or malachite.

The photo shows what Venetian decorative plaster looks like on a wall in an interior.

Pros and cons of finishing

Advantages and disadvantages of this decorative finish.

Types of Venetian

There are several varieties of Venetian, differing in appearance, composition and method of application.

Craquelure

Has an antique effect and has fancy patterns with cracks. This decorative technique is achieved through a special craquelure varnish, which, when dried, tightens the plaster layer and forms fractures.

Carrara marble

To achieve an imitation of Carrara marble, several layers of plaster are applied, differing from each other by half a tone. The result is a rather expensive finish that plays with a variety of tints.

The photo shows walls decorated with Venetian plaster with the effect of Carrara marble.

Veneto

It has a semi-matte surface with the effect of polished marble. This design option will undoubtedly give the room nobility and aristocracy.

Marseille wax

This unusual visual effect is obtained due to the addition of wax, which not only transforms the appearance of the entire coating and adds additional chic to it, but also improves it technical specifications, for example, this finish can be used in rooms with high humidity levels.

Trevignano

Thanks to layers of different colors, this surface has iridescence and a special play of light. Using a polymer mixture and a certain application technique, an imitation is obtained that resembles rock travertine.

The photo shows Venetian Trevignano plaster on the wall in the dining room.

Marbello

This texture looks very elegant and expensive; in appearance it looks like velvet with streaks of gloss. Marbello can also change shade depending on the lighting angle.

Encausto

Dark matte surface that resembles granite. With the help of finishing wax coating it turns out to further enhance this effect.

Types of decorative coatings

The main types of Venetian coating.

Natural (classic)

This variety is applied using the traditional multi-layer method. Classic Venetian plaster contains marble chips, binders and various additives that provide good strength properties.

The photo shows a modern living room with classic gray plaster on the wall.

Imitation or what to replace

Plaster imitation options.

Wallpaper

They perfectly imitate the Venetian and allow you to extra costs and complex application, get an equally attractive result.

Tension fabrics (for ceilings)

Tension products with such imitation are particularly beautiful and sophisticated, but they are a rather unusual and not yet very common interior solution.

Panels

Lightweight panels are easy to install, perfectly hide surface unevenness and are in no way inferior to the original in appearance.

In the photo wall panels with imitation of a plastered surface.

Tile

Combines well with a variety of materials, resistant to mechanical stress and temperature changes. The tiles perfectly imitate stones, such as pink or amber onyx, gray granite or deep green malachite.

Places of application of Venetian plaster

Venetian finishing has an unlimited number of uses; it looks equally good on walls, ceilings or in the design of other interior elements, such as a fireplace, columns or various niches.

• On the wall. A more preferable type of decoration, which is absolutely safe for health. Thanks to huge selection decorative design, you can choose the most suitable option for any style direction.
• On the ceiling. With the help of a Venetian, you can give the ceiling an unusual texture or relief that cannot be achieved using other materials.

The photo shows a bathroom with brightly decorated walls in the form of Venetian decorative plaster.

Photo of plaster in the interior of rooms

Photos using Venetian in various interiors.

Bedroom

Venetian decorative plaster is environmentally friendly and non-toxic and therefore is practically universal option for the bedroom. Thanks to a wide color palette, this design will give the room airiness, individuality and chic.

Children's room

A safe and harmless Venetian will help you decorate the nursery, both in bright and rich colors, and in calm and delicate colors. The plaster mixture is considered a self-sufficient finishing element, which significantly transforms the room and makes it much more impressive.

Living room or hall

With such a unique wall decoration, which has a special structural character, you can get a variety of effects on the ceiling or walls. For the living room, classic plaster, silk, velvet, concrete or travertine surface are suitable.

In the kitchen

A plaster mixture with a special finishing coating allows you to create a luxurious design even for the kitchen or dining room. This coating is very easy to care for and is not susceptible to fungus and mold.

Hallway and corridor

The Venetian will be an excellent decoration for the corridor, and thanks to its expressive tints, highlights or matte touches it will give it a certain charm.

Bathroom

Here, the most even and smooth textures that will not accumulate dirt and dust will be more appropriate. A protective varnish layer, iron or wax enamel, will help reduce maintenance to a minimum.

Balcony

Such durable and practical design will give the balcony space incredible expressiveness and volume. Various options colors and natural patterns will create unusual game light in this room.

Toilet

Venetian not only adds artistry and sophistication to the bathroom, but also perfectly withstands temperature changes, humidity and retains its decorative qualities for a long time.

Design options in various styles

Thanks to the huge assortment and many options for unusual and original design, this finish can be applied in any style direction.

• Classic.
• Art Deco.
• Loft.
• Hi-tech.

The photo shows dark Venetian decorative plaster on the wall in a high-tech kitchen.

Venetian plaster has a visually attractive appearance and easily allows you to decorate a wide variety of interiors, giving them an even more beautiful, harmonious and complete look. For example, for a classic style, this finish can be complemented with baguettes, moldings or stucco.

The photo shows a classic bedroom and walls decorated with a glossy Venetian finish.

Examples of designs and drawings

Photo examples of the most interesting drawings and design.

Gloss

A fairly common decor option. The glossy surface is created using a final layer of wax or polishing. This texture is very pleasant to the touch and has an incredibly amazing shine.

Nacre

By adding mother-of-pearl to the plaster mixture, an iridescent effect is created with a faint shimmer and a slight glow of pearls. This textured material allows you to create a truly exclusive and original interior.

Colored (two-color or more)

Various combinations of shades or color transitions in the form of a gradient will be perfect for decorating any style trends and will become a bright and expressive touch of the entire room.

Under gold

Using this exquisite golden decoration, it is possible to fill the atmosphere with luxury, wealth and grandeur without crossing aesthetic boundaries.

Under concrete

It has an unusual appearance and has high performance qualities. This unique slightly rough texture, which does not have a pronounced relief, is obtained by adding small pebbles and sand.

Silk

Wet silk has a rich texture with a unique signature. This decoration creates incomparably beautiful visual effects that turn the room into real palace apartments. The silky texture is obtained with the help of fibers and shiny elements.

Sand

Such multifaceted decor can have a different appearance, for example, create imitation of river sand, sandy wind or dunes.

World map

The scattered outlines of continents and islands made on the surface look exclusive and bring the spirit of travel to the environment.

What color is the Venetian?

The most popular colors.

White

Allows you to enhance, highlight and highlight other shades and decorative items in the interior. Using white, white-gray or ivory, you can create a perfect and fresh design.

Creates rich, bold and contrasting accents in the interior. A room decorated in black will look modern and noble, and will acquire a more expressive and clear appearance.

Green

Evokes associations with warmth, summer and fresh greenery. This color creates a comfortable environment and makes it interesting, unusual and very colorful.

Turquoise

It has special brightness and saturation. Turquoise color radically transforms the room and undoubtedly becomes its main accent.

Beige

Classic light beige shades in the interior they look restrained, calm and elegant. Thanks to their neutrality, it is possible to create an unobtrusive design and visually expand the space.

Blue

Incredibly delicate and sophisticated blue color creates a soulful and soft atmosphere.

The photo shows a children's room and walls with mother-of-pearl Venetian coating in blue.

Silver

Fills the room with mystery and lunar twinkle. Silver shades, thanks to alluring tints, create bold, shiny accents in the room.

Photo gallery

The Venetian makes the interior truly refined and unique. This coating can give any surface an elegant and respectable look.

Choosing a material for wall decoration is not easy. It must be beautiful, practical, durable and, preferably, inexpensive. Venetian plaster meets almost all of these requirements. It is beautiful - it looks like natural marble, it is practical - the waxed surface can be washed repeatedly, it is durable - if you do not scratch it on purpose, it is not damaged, it can be applied to any surface - smooth, curved. Just the perfect finishing material. But, as usual, there is a “but”. She's darling. This is the first minus. Second, it’s difficult to apply it with your own hands. Or rather, it’s not difficult to apply, it’s difficult to get without experience beautiful surface. But you can try or hire a professional. But before concluding an agreement, ask for customer contacts. If you succeed, see the results of the work yourself, or call and ask about your impressions.

What is Venetian plaster and its composition

If the wall is appearance resembles a marble surface, but there are no seams on it, it is finished with Venetian plaster. This finishing material was invented centuries ago in Ancient Rome. When someone came up with the idea of ​​mixing marble dust and slaked lime. The result was an elastic composition that looked like natural marble on the walls. For a clearer pattern, natural dyes were added to the mixture.

The most popular was clay. The walls had reddish or pinkish (depending on the color of the clay) streaks, which made the decoration more similar to natural marble. To make the coating durable, the plastered surface was covered with a layer of wax, which was then polished. The walls were indistinguishable from marble. Only there were no seams.

And only centuries later, during the Renaissance, Venetian plaster appeared in Venice, where it began to be used instead of marble slabs. The technique for applying it was not simple, but working with Venetian plaster is much easier than adjusting and polishing marble slabs. Because this type finishing has become very popular. It was used to decorate walls, ceilings, and columns in palaces. The finish was beautiful and durable, reacted poorly to changes in humidity and temperature, which, in the high humidity of Venetian canals, led to the literally widespread use of this material. The popularity was also facilitated by the fact that marble dust is easier to import and is cheaper. The remaining components were added locally mined. The fame of this beautiful finishing material quickly spread among merchants, and they called it Venetian plaster. Since then it has been like this.

The composition of Venetian plaster described above - marble dust, slaked lime and coloring additives - is still used today. Absolutely natural finish. But there are compositions in which synthetic dyes (acrylic) are added or modern binders are used instead of lime. There may also be sap from rubber trees, crushed granite. Whether all or some additives are contained depends on the manufacturer, but this material is also called Venetian plaster, since the main component - marble dust - remains the same.

Application technology

Applying Venetian plaster with your own hands is a difficult task. The problem is that this creative process and methods of application are numerous. Different movements result in a different surface appearance. Without experience, it is impossible to predict what you will succeed. You can only find out which movement will lead to which result through experimentation, that is, you have to try. But. Venetian plaster is not cheap at all, so the experience turns out to be expensive. Although, you have to study somehow...

The only thing I can recommend is to plaster a piece of plywood with an area of ​​at least 1 square, or better yet 2, sand it, coat it with a primer and try to apply Venetian plaster on this surface, perfecting the technique. It is not recommended to start finishing immediately. Most likely, you will have to remove everything and redo it all over again, which is annoying, expensive, and time-consuming. If you're lucky, you can find dealers who teach you how to work with Venetian plaster. They provide materials and a stand for work, and show how to do it. But this rarely happens.

Preparatory work

The base on which Venetian plaster is applied must be perfectly level. It is pre-puttyed and leveled until absolutely smooth. Use latex putty. If you apply the composition to an uneven wall, it will only highlight the imperfections and increase the consumption of the Venetian. You can level it with a base layer, but such leveling will be very expensive.

A flat wall is coated with a deep penetration primer. Preferably in two layers. This will ensure good adhesion of the finish, remove dust that remains after sanding the plaster, and prevent the development of fungi. After the wall has dried, you can begin work.

Mixing and tinting

Venetian plaster is sold in buckets and has a pasty appearance. The basic version is white, colors are added to obtain color, for different effects There are decorative additives - mother of pearl, sparkles, etc. You can color the composition in the store or yourself.

For tinting yourself, you will need a drill with a mixing attachment. In some cases, Venetian plaster is coated with a layer of water to prevent it from drying out. In this case, before use or coloring, the water is drained. Then, using a drill attachment, the composition is mixed until smooth. And only after that the dye is poured into the mass and mixed for several minutes (5-10) using a drill and nozzle.

When mixing, be careful: the composition often does not stain near the walls of the bucket. After removing the nozzle, take a clean wooden block small section, run it along the walls. Most likely, there are places where the dye did not get into. Run the block along the walls several times, ensuring that the walls have painted material. Mix the mixture again with a drill until the color is uniform. This procedure can be repeated again to be more sure. There is one more nuance: some manufacturers recommend waiting 12 hours after staining.

When tinting yourself, you must remember that some compositions change color when drying (not all). Therefore, to determine the future color, you need to make tests: apply a couple of strokes and wait until it dries. Based on the results, either add dye or an untinted composition.

Also remember that when manual tinting it will not be possible to repeat the same color. New batch will be different. Therefore, the material must be painted in more than expected consumption: it’s better to have something left than not enough.

Rules for applying layers

When applying Venetian plaster, there can be from two to ten layers. It all depends on the desired result. And the correspondence between the “desired result” and the actual one is a matter of experience.

You can make this beauty with your own hands... if you practice beforehand

The layers are applied in different ways, but each of them is leveled and sanded until smooth, each one must be allowed to dry. And only after the latter has been applied and dried, the surface can be covered with wax - beeswax or synthetic. Depending on the type of wax, the result is either a glossy surface ( beeswax), or matte (synthetic based). Walls coated with a synthetic protective composition also become water and moisture resistant, so if you want to decorate the walls in the bathroom with Venetian plaster, use synthetic wax.

Base

The first layer is the base. It is applied evenly, according to the rules for applying ordinary plaster - it needs to be even. It can be tinted, or not. Depends on what background you want to have - white or colored. If 2-3 layers of material are applied, it will shine through them. If there are 5 or more layers, most likely it will not be visible (again, it depends on the type of composition).

Second and subsequent

The second layer of Venetian plaster, and all subsequent ones, are applied with chaotic strokes. The composition is taken on a flexible thin metal spatula or a special Venetian trowel. The composition is applied to the edge of the spatula/trowel and applied to the wall in small strokes in different directions. In this case, you must try not to show the mark from the first touch of the tool to the surface. The subsequent stroke, as it were, closes and lubricates this place. Moreover, it is not necessary to achieve uniformity. The whole point is in the randomness of directions, shapes, lines, bends. About the same as in natural marble.

Application of the second layer - chaotic or in one direction - depends on desire

Venetian plaster dries in 1-10 hours, depending on the composition, manufacturer, temperature and humidity. See the packaging for the exact time. After drying, the surface is rubbed with a dry trowel. At the same time, all differences that remain after applying the layer are smoothed out. The next layer is applied to the cleaned surface, dries, and smoothed. And so on until you get the desired result. And the result is usually this: darker stripes appear through thin layers in those places where, during application, the composition lay more densely. The depth and brightness with which the stripes “shine through” depends on the number of layers applied.

Finishing

The last layer of Venetian plaster must be applied with a thin metal spatula. The technique is called “scraping” and the layer turns out almost transparent. Take a small amount of the compound on a spatula, apply it to the wall, pressing the blade tightly and collect the compound back from the wall. This leaves a very thin layer of material on the wall. At this stage, you need to try to keep the surface level. Small irregularities will be removed when grouting, but you have to try.

This is a tool for applying Venetian plaster - a special trowel

Ironing

We do not completely dry the last thin layer of Venetian plaster. After 20-50 minutes we begin ironing the surface. Please note that some compounds need to be ironed in small areas. Venetian plaster applied to small area(about half a square meter), rubbed. Other manufacturers allow a longer period of time. You really need to look at the packaging or ask the manufacturers.

The ironing process itself is grouting with a dry, clean metal surface. We take a clean Venetian trowel, without rips, scratches or other defects, and smooth the surface in a circular motion. In the process, the design appears, shine appears, and gradually the Venetian plaster acquires “depth” and layering, which is what distinguishes natural marble.

When ironing Venetian plaster, you must carefully ensure that scratches and abrasions do not form. To do this, there should be no grains of sand, grains of material, etc. on the trowel. You also need to smooth the wall with the flat of the trowel, without touching it with the edges. We process a small area at a time, when a pattern appears on it, we move to another area, not forgetting to pay attention to the boundaries of the two areas.

Ironing of Venetian plaster may be the last step. You can leave the walls or ceiling in the rooms in this condition. For hallways, bathrooms, kitchens, required protective coating wax.

Waxing

The wax is applied after the Venetian plaster has completely dried. To be sure, it is better to wait a day. The wax is applied with a wide spatula in a thin layer “to scratch”. A thick layer begins to peel off and flake over time, so we leave a minimum on the wall.

Approximately 30-50 minutes after application, we begin to polish the wax. A fluffy attachment on a drill or grinder is suitable for this. The pile of the nozzle should be short and soft, and should not fray. We set the speed to no more than 3000 rpm. At higher speeds, the wax wears away rather than polishes. Polishing continues until you achieve the desired level of gloss (depending on the type of wax).

It takes about two weeks for the wax to dry completely. Only after this time can you wipe/wash/rub. When it comes to the bathroom, it's best not to overuse it (if possible).

Several application methods

Filling the bumps with Venetian plaster yourself is an expensive undertaking. At the same time, it is almost impossible to understand from the description what and how to do, how to apply strokes is incomprehensible, the phrase “in a chaotic order” does not explain anything at all, because there is still no complete chaos. There is some order or bias in application. So, to make it easier to find your own way, we’ll tell you at what angle to apply strokes in each layer. So there is a chance that after a couple of tests “on plywood”, self-installed Venetian plaster will make you happy.

Method one: the drawing is not too bright, not very clearly expressed, smooth lines, without sharp transitions. Apply layers like this:

Not a bad option with a good effect. Not too heavy a technique gives hope that Venetian plaster will look fine even if it was applied by a beginner without skills. But first test everything on plywood.

Method two: with a colored base, multidirectional strokes in each layer. The application procedure is as follows:

This method is also not bad if you manage to master multidirectional movements. At the same time, do not forget that the strokes should be thin. In general, let's try.

Venetian plaster: video tutorials on application techniques