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Materials and Techniques

Simply put, Venetian plaster is plaster mixed with marble dust. It is applied with a spatula or a trowel in thin multiple layers, which are then burnished to create a smooth surface with the illusion of depth and texture.

Venetian plaster can be used to create a highly polished, rock-hard, marble finish look on surfaces where marble panels would be too impractical to install or too expensive to be carved into, like columns or curved walls.

Venetian plaster is applied on walls that are smooth to the touch and without texture. The basecoat color is usually tinted to the color of the plaster. A clear sealant is applied to the finish for protection and washability.