To create a refined interior allows the decoration of the walls with Venetian plaster. Subject to the installation rules, you can get an elegant respectable coating that imitates a particular surface.

What it is?

Venetian plaster is a decorative mixture for finishing internal surfaces. It contains marble, quartz, granite or other stone chips of a natural component, as well as an acrylic or latex binder component. In addition, there is a filler, which is used as lime, gypsum or marble (sometimes granite) flour.

The result is a translucent paste of thick consistency. To obtain the desired shade, it is tinted.

To get a more spectacular surface that imitates marble, 2-3 shades of plaster are used, applied on top of each other. A greater number of layers allows you to achieve the depth of color, expressiveness of texture.

When light hits it, the surface plays and glares like a real stone.

The material begins its history in the era of antiquity - in Venice. The heyday of material and technology falls on 1700. The proprietary secrets of the composition of the material and the features of its application were kept in terrible secret and passed down from generation to generation. The composition of the plaster at that time included lime putties, natural-based primers, waxes, oils, marble powder. Not surprisingly, pasta had a high cost and was available only to wealthy Venetians.

Today, Venetian plaster is available in the form of a ready-made composition or a dry mix.. Of course, there are specialists who prefer to make the product with their own hands. However, this is a very time-consuming, technologically difficult process that requires high professionalism.

The material is popular because, in addition to a stunning visual effect, it has the following advantages:

• High strength and resistance to mechanical damage, which is due to the formation of a carbon film on the surface of the plaster after it dries. Due to its strength, the material does not wear out during operation, it is not covered with cracks during mechanical action.
• Wide temperature range of use: from -50 to +80°C, resistance to temperature extremes.
• Versatility of use - suitable for interior decoration of residential, office, retail premises. When applying an additional layer of enamel, the coating can be used even in rooms with high humidity.

• Waterproof. Thanks to this, wet cleaning of surfaces is possible.
• Environmental friendliness of the material, since it does not contain toxic components and substances that cause allergies.
• Long service life (15-20 years) and preservation of decorative appearance during the entire period of operation.
• Ease of maintenance. The material easily tolerates both dry and wet cleaning.
• High fire resistance.

Thanks to the variety of materials, shades and application techniques, you can create an exclusive interior. With the help of this finish, it is possible to imitate the rarest and most expensive rocks. At the same time, the application of plaster in comparison with the use of natural stone is easier and cheaper.

No less popular are compositions that provide imitation of wooden, velvet and silk surfaces.

Despite the resistance to low temperatures and moisture, the coating is not intended for outdoor application. Under the influence of environmental factors, the plaster cracks, losing its operational and decorative properties.

The disadvantage of the material lies in the high requirements for the quality of the working base - it must be smooth, even and clean. Although the material is applied in several layers, the coating is very thin. Any imperfections - bumps, cracks, potholes - will be noticeable.

Naming the shortcomings of the material, some users talk about the high cost of the product. And it needs to be applied in 3-10 layers which also drives up costs. Applying the composition is a simple process, but it is much more difficult to get one or another effect. To create some types of patterns and patterns, the skills and knowledge of a professional are required.

Kinds

There are 3 main types of Venetian plaster:

• Smooth. To obtain such a surface, lime plaster is used, which can only be light in color. Working with such material without professional skills will not work.
• embossed. The mixture contains marble granules, due to which the grooves and potholes that form the relief are obtained.
• artistic. It involves the process of creating a full-fledged drawing, but not with paints, but with plaster.

Depending on the composition and features of the application, the following types of Venetian plaster are distinguished:

• classical. The components included in this type are marble chips, a binder, as well as additives that ensure the strength of the composition. This variety involves the traditional multi-layer application.
• Marble plaster. The composition is similar to the previous product. The originality of the texture is ensured by applying in a certain technique, the finished surface imitates the structure of natural stone.
• Textured. Thanks to the use of a special material application technique, it is possible to obtain an imitation of natural stone, wood, leather or fabric.
• mother-of-pearl. The composition of this type of plaster is characterized by the presence of reflective particles, due to which interesting optical effects are created.
• Plaster with marble chips different faction. Usually used to highlight certain areas of the interior, allows you to place accents, draw attention to details.

If we talk about the features of the composition, then the following options for Venetian plaster are distinguished:

• Polymer. Provides protection of surfaces from formation of cracks as, upon drying, forms a thin flexible film. It is characterized by improved adhesion to the base. Such plaster fits well on drywall, primed metal, MDF, concrete. The surface is characterized by resistance to temperature changes. Gypsum plaster is usually recommended as a basis for it.
• lime. Somewhat inferior in terms of moisture resistance to the polymer analogue, however, it has better vapor permeability. Lime-based plaster is resistant to mold and mildew, as well as frost.

If the composition is made on the basis of lime and cement, it is called mineral, and when quartz chips are present in the composition, then this is silicate plaster. The latter is more expensive, but more durable than mineral, does not crack and has the ability to repel dirt.

Acrylic or silicone acts as a binder. Acrylic formulations are more affordable, suitable for self-application. Silicone analogues are more resistant to pollution, temperature fluctuations, exposure to direct sunlight, but they are more expensive and require professional application.

Today, Venetian plaster is a dry mixture based on filler, binders and additional components, primarily pigment. Depending on the recipe and the ratio of these components, the properties of the plaster and the type of finished work change.

Colors and design

Using the same composition, you can get dozens of different textures. Among them is a classic surface, that is, absolutely flat, flawlessly smooth. A much larger number of techniques has embossed plaster.

The most popular relief application techniques are:

• Carrara. The technique is the application of numerous (up to 12) layers of plaster, with each layer differing from the previous one by half a tone. The result is an imitation of expensive Carrara marble, which plays in the sun in various shades. Due to the large number of layers, as well as the need to apply expensive plaster with real Carrara chips, this method is one of the most expensive.

• Craquelure. The surface processed in a similar technique is artificially aged, covered with a network of cracks. To obtain a similar effect, a special craquelure varnish is used. It is applied over the final layer of plaster and, when dried, attracts the plaster layer to itself, tearing it apart. This results in a bizarre pattern of cracks.

It should be noted that the creation of such a texture also requires tangible financial investments. The most expensive will be the acquisition of varnish.

By the way, experts have found a way to reduce the cost of this method. Instead of applying craquelure varnish, the plastered layer is forcibly dried, for example, with an infrared emitter. As a result of this, cracks form on the surface, then it is tinted in more dark color and finally covered with a colorless varnish. The treated part of the wall is covered with wax.

It is worth noting that the aged surface looks noble, and the presence of cracks does not affect the performance of the material.

• Marseille wax. Allows you to emphasize the depth of the texture, and also increases the moisture resistance of the coating. Marseille wax is added to the usual composition of Venetian plaster, after which it is applied in the desired technique.
• Veined surface. The classic veined marble surface is achieved through the use of plaster with bituminous marble chips, tinted with carbon black. Smears are applied with a very thin instrument (as an option - with a medical spatula), and then carefully rubbed.
• Veneto. Enough simple technique classic Venetian plaster. May be smooth or embossed.

• Trevignano. A polymer mixture and a special application technique are used, as a result of which the effect of a marble wall is recreated, as if illuminated from within by the sun. It is believed that the resulting imitation is close to the surface of a rock called travertine. Travignano looks best in baroque living rooms and vintage interiors.
• Marbello. Exquisite texture, reminiscent of velvet with glossy veins. Depending on the lighting, the shade and depth of the material changes. Looks expensive, elegant and harmonious in classic interiors.
• encausto. Working in this technique, it is possible to recreate a dark matte surface resembling granite. To enhance the effect allows the finishing wax coating.

• Palmier. It imitates fantastic surfaces made of marble, granite, malachite, onyx, penetrated by a network of luminous veins. Thanks to such a coating, it is possible to obtain airiness, volume.
• Imperiale. A feature of the composition is the presence of a golden pigment in it, which sparkles and shimmers when light hits it. Black plaster with a golden sheen looks stylish and respectable. Great for art deco and vintage interiors.
• wet silk. Recreates the effect of stretched expensive fabric, silk on surfaces. It is preferable to choose a composition with large fibers, because it looks more expensive and nobler.

If wax is applied to the surface as a finishing layer, a glossy surface is obtained. Opposite to it in its aesthetic properties is a matte surface that does not have a wax coating. As for color, the most popular are those shades that allow you to imitate the surface of natural stone. First of all, it is beige and white plaster, shades of blue, green, aquamarine, gray, brown.

To create color accents, a purple, rich green mixture, fuchsia-colored plaster is suitable.

Application area

The material is used exclusively for interior decoration and is not recommended for application without a protective coating in places with high humidity. Due to its reliability and durability, plaster is used not only for decorating walls in an apartment or house, but also for finishing office and retail premises, as well as concert halls. Thus, if it is necessary to make repairs in the house, the purpose of the plaster is unlimited - it is suitable for walls, ceilings, individual interior elements.

An important point - the texture and shade of the plaster must match the overall style of the interior.

Moisture resistance and vapor permeability of Venetian plaster, as well as the ability to wash the coating (including with soapy water) are the reason for the active use of the material in the kitchen. For large rooms, it is recommended to select relief and textured types of coatings, for small kitchens - fine-grained plaster, colors - at the discretion of the user.

Experts do not advise using too bright shades in small kitchens., as they visually narrow the room and look aggressive. The combination of Venetian plaster with brickwork, stone or wooden surfaces looks organic.

For a living room in a classic style, a fine-grained version of the material in light pastel shades is suitable. For high-tech style, as well as minimalist interiors, you can choose a rougher, rough plaster in gray, graphite or steel shades. Bright Venetian plaster makes a great backdrop for spacious living rooms with lots of light. Too frilly drawings should be avoided. At first, of course, they will attract attention, but then only cause fatigue and irritation.

If desired, perform wall decoration in the bathroom with Venetian plaster, it is recommended to give preference to smooth surfaces. Relief textures can cause mold, because dirt easily accumulates in the recesses and water collects. A similar material should be chosen for wall decoration in pools, saunas and baths. Be sure to apply a final water-repellent layer.

For the hallway, you can use the same plaster as for the hall. This will stylistically unify the room, make it more spacious. For finishing, you can choose both smooth and embossed surfaces. A combination of Venetian plaster with other surfaces will be successful.

In the bedroom, it is better to use both light pastel shades and deep blue, emerald or aquamarine.

If the room does not have a large area, then such active colors can be used in a certain area, for example, in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe head of the bed. The rest of the piece can be in a lighter, gray or pastel tone.

For bright rooms, you can choose cold shades. If the lighting is predominantly artificial or there is little of it, then it is better to decorate the surfaces with plaster of warm colors.

Marble chips look good not only on large areas and walls, but also when finishing decorative architectural elements. First of all, we are talking about the decoration of columns, ledges and portals of fireplaces. As for surfaces, the material is best applied on a flat surface. brickwork, concrete and drywall.

Surfaces coated with oil paint have good adhesion, so the material lays flat on them and holds firmly.

When using other paints, the surface must be cleaned of them, and after that - puttied and made a little rough with sandpaper.

"Venetian" can only be applied to a smooth, even surface. If this is impossible to achieve, then drywall can be fixed to the crate, and then the composition can be applied to it. This method will allow you to get ideal working bases, save time and effort on leveling, but will “eat” a little the usable area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room. Regardless of the type of surface, a special plaster is applied as the first layer under the Venetian composition. In order to save money, it can be replaced with acrylic paint. It can be white or have a tone close to the main color of Venetian plaster.

Before starting work, it is necessary to divide the walls into small sections - it will be more convenient to apply the composition. Plastering such a site, you need to go beyond its boundaries, so that in the future the transitions between neighboring sections are smooth and imperceptible.

The first layer of primer is applied with an ordinary spatula, and after hardening it is cleaned. For subsequent layers, you must use a flexible spatula, with which you can create an arched pattern.

It is important to allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next.. At the same time, the tone of each application should be different from the previous one - it can be in the same range or contrasting. Requires at least 4 coats. However, there are techniques that require the application of 12 layers.

The attractiveness of the coating is largely determined by the skill of the specialist. The result of the work depends on how harmonious the color combinations of long and short strokes are.

After stripping the last layer, wax is applied, which not only provides additional waterproof protection, but also gives the Venetian plaster a dull or glossy finish. It is better to refuse the use of varnishes (if it is not craquelure). The final stage of work is polishing the surface with a soft, preferably suede cloth.

If the desired surface is not obtained, it is unacceptable to let the layer dry. It is necessary to immediately put a little plaster on the surface and level it. After waiting for the complete drying of this area, it is treated with sandpaper.

If you want to decorate a marbled surface, it is useful to know what its cost consists of:

• Type of material and method of application. The cheapest, from this point of view, will be embossed plaster.
• Number of layers. There should be at least 3 of them. Of course, for more labor-intensive work, the master will have to pay more, and the material consumption increases.
• Getting the desired shade. Bringing out the desired shade is a whole science, given the fact that after drying, the plaster has the ability to lighten. In this regard, the work should be entrusted to a professional whose services cannot be too cheap.

In addition to Venetian plaster, you also need to purchase material for finishing. Best Option- beeswax, after processing with which the plastered surfaces acquire an exquisite glossy sheen. There are also cheaper alternatives to wax. For rooms characterized by high humidity, enamel will also be required.

We must not forget about working tools - they will need several types. First of all, it is an ordinary and thin spatula, as well as its flexible variation, trowels, trowels, rollers. For rubbing and polishing the wax, you should take care of the presence of a soft suede cloth.

To obtain smooth surfaces, you must have a trowel, and for embossed and artistic options - rollers, brushes, various spatulas and even improvised items: rags, brooms, crumpled paper, covering film. Possessing a certain skill, with the help of the latter, it is possible to create original textures.

Beginners should choose a composition with large fractions. It is easier to create a corrugated surface than a smooth one. Drawing art pictures, as a rule, requires the talent of the artist.

To apply the substance on the surface of the kitchen, it is better to purchase a composition with antifungal properties, and for the corridor and living room - a composition with increased strength characteristics. When buying several buckets of such material, you should pay attention to the batch number - it must be the same on all containers, otherwise color discrepancies cannot be avoided. Kohler should be purchased from the same manufacturer as the plaster. Sandpaper of varying degrees of grit is also required to be purchased. The first layers are processed with coarse-grained sheets, the finish coatings with fine-grained options.

You can achieve this or that stylistic effect, optionally using expensive specialized compositions. by the most in a simple way get texture is sputtering method. Spray can be created with a trowel, spatula and even a broom.

Chaotic furrows are made over a fresh layer of plaster with a metal brush or broom. After application, it is recommended to slightly smooth the furrows by rubbing a damp sponge over the surface. An interesting effect called graffito can be achieved by applying 3 layers of the described plaster in different shades. Without waiting for the last layer to dry completely, particles of the top layer are removed under the stencil or without it. The result is an interesting mosaic.

When working in a particular technique, one should avoid geometric accuracy, symmetry, and mathematical accuracy of the pattern.

You will never see anything like this in nature, and therefore the imitation of a stone surface will turn out to be inaccurate.

Manufacturers

All plaster brands presented on the domestic market can be attributed to one of the following price segments:

• Upper. It includes quite expensive trains, the average price of which per 1 sq. m is from 1000 rubles. The segment is represented by such European brands as Oikos, Sammarinese, Valpaint, Baldini. By the way, the last manufacturer is often "prepared" in Belarus, which indicates a fake material. Companies from Russia are not represented in this group.
• Middle. For 1 sq. m will have to pay from 400 rubles. Ferrara Design, Veneziano and San Marco can be distinguished among reputable manufacturers from Europe, Natura Interior, Adicolor, Decorazza among domestic companies.
• Lower. On average, the cost is up to 400 rubles per 1 sq. m. m. It is represented by materials from domestic companies "Descartes", "Ceserite", "Bayramiks", "VGT". It should be noted that for the indicated price it is impossible to buy the original European mixture, so if they offer Italian Venetian plaster, the cost of which is per 1 sq. m less than 400 rubles, then this is a fake.

Each company has a certificate of state registration, which indicates the environmental friendliness of products. However, only Baldini, Sammarinese and Ferrara Design have received the Class A+ European Safety Label (certifying the absence of harmful volatile elements). Positive reviews customers have products of the VGT brand. Having natural marble chips in its composition, the product is of high quality and affordable price. At the same time, users give preference to coarse-grained samples, which is due to the color saturation and originality of the texture of the finished coating.









Beautiful examples of use in the interior

One of the latest trends in interior design is the application of Venetian plaster to the ceiling. Of course, this is a laborious and painstaking process that requires considerable preparatory work: organization false ceiling from drywall. But the result is worth it.

Venetian plaster on the ceiling is especially attractive in large living rooms and classic-style offices. It is better to use a glossy composition of light shades, which also allows you to visually raise the ceiling.

An important point is that the coating requires good, thoughtful lighting - this is the only way to reveal all the beauty of the stone.





Antique Venetian plaster in light colors looks good in classic interiors and goes well with furniture and wooden elements. A win-win option even for small rooms- This is a combination of ivory stucco with furniture of simple shapes.

As a decor, do not be afraid to use paintings in massive wooden frames. And if you need to visually enlarge the room, then you need to enclose mirrors in them.



Venetian plaster will help make the room dynamic, bright, fill it with the energy of nature. To do this, it is enough to choose the relief composition of the fine fraction of a rich green or orange color. The main thing is that the colors should be bright, but not acidic, but natural.

It is most appropriate to use this idea in the kitchen or dining room. A small "island" is enough to enliven the room. Do not forget to support the bright color of the wall with matching accessories. For studio apartments and loft-style dwellings, rough Venetian plaster of a rich shade becomes a zoning method. However, it is not necessary to choose an active color, because you can delimit the space using polar textures. Apply a smoother mixture to the walls in the recreation area and living room, textured - in the kitchen.



Stucco goes well with masonry, which is so in demand when decorating loft interiors.



Plaster with golden tints will help turn a familiar bathroom into a luxurious boudoir. You should choose a light shade, for example, marbled. As a "companion" to golden reflections, you should choose accessories or plumbing "under gold" of a similar shade.



Experts recommend using coarse-grained textures in the corridor and on the balcony. It is better to combine it with wicker furniture, tiles on the floor, repeating the pattern of plaster. As for color, it is best to opt for a neutral beige palette. Color accents will help to arrange accessories and textiles.

Decorative Venetian plaster refers to finishing materials, which is not easy to work with. Its unique composition makes it possible to obtain a structure that has a high degree of similarity with natural stone both in appearance and to the touch. Below, the classification of Venetian species will be given in detail and the nuances of interaction with the compositions of the material will be described.

Decorative plaster, called Venetian plaster, is a special mixture used for finishing interior ceiling and wall surfaces. For exterior decoration, it is not recommended to use it, since it does not have the qualities of resistance to environmental factors necessary for this.

The composition of the ingredients may include stone chips of natural origin (from granite, marble, quartz) and a binder based on latex or acrylic, as well as marble flour, gypsum or lime as a filler. The result of mixing these components is a thick, creamy paste with a translucent effect, to which color is added to obtain the desired shade.

Attention

One of the unusual varieties of Venetian finishes involves the application of a plaster composition through a film stencil made of dense polymer. Its advantage is the ability to do the work yourself by choosing a stencil with suitable graphic motifs in a store for construction and repair.

Venetian stucco finishing is considered a better method than traditional whitewashing or staining and is often used in premium interiors. This composition can cover various types of surfaces - from wood, brick, concrete, as well as based on plasterboard sheets. You can choose glossy or matte textures.

The plaster mass is not used for leveling the base plane. This is a purely decorative finish.

Main views with photos in the interior

Under the general name "Venetian plaster" can be understood different kinds compositions, the classification of which is given below. The form of the composition can be ready-to-use or dry, requiring dilution in the right proportion.

artistic

The artistic type of Venetian decorative plaster is distinguished by a combination of a large number of color and tint combinations - there must be at least four of them. In this case, it is not the raw material for the production of the material that is decisive, but its finishing, which is to be glossed. The skill of the master, who will have to use decorative plaster in different shades to create a picture, instead of ordinary paints, is also important.

The use of artistic technology for applying the composition will allow the surface to give color and texture, almost indistinguishable from natural stone due to the richness of the texture of color and the presence of various inclusions, veins, cracks.

The cost of finishing this kind is comparable to the price of hand-painted walls.

embossed

Such a mixture contains marble granules, which, when applied to the treated surface, form potholes and grooves, giving relief and volume to the coating.

Smooth

A smooth surface can be obtained by applying a lime-based plaster composition. Such the mixture is produced exclusively in light pastel shades and requires experience and special skills from the master.

According to the method of application to walls and other surfaces

According to the method of application, Venetian plasters are classified as follows.

mother-of-pearl

This type of plaster coating is distinguished by the presence of optical effects, since special particles are introduced into the mixture that create a play of color and give it depth when it dries. Coating with pearlescent glaze has the most interesting appearance. The overlay is made in the technique of small strokes, which are then carefully leveled. A similar composition can be applied to any surface.

When treating a wall or ceiling with a pearlescent coating, its water-repellent properties can be enhanced by adding a top layer consisting of transparent wax. This technique allows you to apply compositions with mother-of-pearl even in rooms where humidity significantly exceeds the norm without loss of quality.

marbled

To create a luxurious coating that completely imitates the pattern of natural marble, lime-based Venetian plasters are used. Such mixtures have a transparent texture. which does not hide the color of the inner layers and demonstrates the patterns inherent in natural stone.

Attention

The effect of marble is achieved only by strict adherence to the technique of applying the material, which allows not only to achieve a visual similarity, but also to recreate the structure itself, resembling a stone.

Such material is popular in the design of individual interior elements, which include fireplace portals, columns, cornices. plaster mortar with the introduction of marble chips of various sizes is often used to highlight the architectural elements of rooms or fragments of walls. It is marble chips of different fractions that allow you to create an optical illusion that focuses attention on a specific object.

classical

The classic variety has as its main feature the application in the traditional layering technique. The coating is not only attractive, but also durable.. This recipe was developed about one and a half thousand years ago and has not changed during this time. The composition of classic Venetian plaster necessarily contains lime, enriched with magnesium and slaked for three years, as well as natural marble chips and other binders.

Such material undergoes a carbonization process, due to which, a month after application, it becomes as hard as natural stone.

The advantages of a classic plaster coating include:

• high level of environmental safety;
• no harm to human health and pets;
• non-susceptibility to fungal infections, which makes it possible to use the composition for the treatment of premises with a massive crowd of people - hospitals, schools and kindergartens;
• a translucent texture that allows you to create the effect of a unique pattern of natural marble.

Textured

Textured plaster provides its own application technology that is different from others. in this way, it is possible to recreate not only the structure of the stone, but also skillfully imitate a wood covering or animal skin. The identity of the texture will depend only on the degree of professionalism of the master producing the finish.

With marble chips

Imitation of natural marble coating requires filigree work and is not recommended for beginners. For high-quality detailing, it is necessary to apply plaster in several thin layers, made in various color scheme, and then manually draw the veins and shade them.

Attention

The technology is most often used to design individual interior or architectural elements and is very painstaking. As a result, the resulting material does not differ externally from natural marble, and also has special strength characteristics.

Composition

Depending on the main element in the composition of the mixture, Venetian plasters are classified as follows.

lime

The mixture consists of the following components:

• lime;
• cement;
• quartz crumbs.

The main advantage is high permeability to water vapor, resistance to mold. This type of coating can be used even for exterior finish, unlike the others, because it is frost-resistant, practically does not get dirty and resists the appearance of cracks. At present, it is almost impossible to find a completely lime-based material on sale.

Its low popularity is due to significant difficulties in the work:

• the risk of significant lightening, up to five tones;
• the inability to accurately hit the color;
• the possibility of coloring only in light shades;
• the presence of the staining effect on certain areas of the treated surface.

Modern compositions necessarily contain a cement component to improve the properties of the final mixture.

Polymer

The recipe provides for the addition of a water-based latex component. The inclusion of this substance in the composition, coupled with the surface treatment with wax at the final stage, will significantly increase the quality of the water resistance of the plaster layer. This composition is perfect for finishing pools, baths, bathrooms and other wet areas.

There is also a “Venetian”, which is based on acrylic resins, which give the coating strength, improve the degree of adhesion to the base and allow it to endure temperature changes. Such a composition can even be applied over metal or MDF.

Attention

The only disadvantage of acrylic plaster is the difficulty in recreating the pattern of natural stone, which requires serious experience in such work.

The advantages include the following qualities of the coating:

• a high degree of elasticity of the composition allows it to remain resistant to cracking, so that such a finish can be carried out even in new homes;
• the material is plastic, which simplifies and speeds up the process of working with it;
• restoration and repair of the coating are carried out without special efforts after removing the wax layer.

Colors and design

Professional craftsmen finishing work know a lot of techniques for working with a Venetian, allowing you to get different textures of the finished coating. Smooth surfaces are less popular than textured ones. Below are the popular design styles design.

Carrara

Implies application a large number layers of plaster - they can be from 8 to 12. The peculiarity is in the created game of halftones, which look especially impressive in the rays of the sun or bright artificial lighting. The plaster has a complex, multi-component and multi-tone composition.

The master has to select at least 4 harmonizing tones and the same number of contrasting shades. The result is a skillful imitation of rare Carrara marble, which is almost never found in its natural form. The stone is distinguished by overflows and play of colors of extraordinary beauty.

Craquelure

This word means recreating the effect of antiquity, which consists in the formation of a network of small cracks. Coatings with this effect unexpectedly look attractive in interiors of various styles - from baroque and classic to modern loft and hi-tech. To create cracks in the plaster, the final coat should be a specialized craquelure varnish with different effects.

Some allow you to get thin cracks that look like threads, others are larger and larger. Due to the fact that such varnishes have a long drying time, during the drying process they tighten the surface. contributing to the manifestation of cracks. The coating is dense and durable, since the use of craquelure enhances the quality of the protective layer.

Veneto

Imitation of marble with a smooth or moderately embossed texture.

Marbello

The dried finish is matte and resembles velvet with glossy veins. Such plaster is able to change its shade and color depth depending on the intensity of lighting.

Travertino

A special technique involves applying plaster in at least 10 layers (maximum - 12). The result is a high-quality imitation of natural travertine - a rock that is perfect for interior design in vintage or baroque style.

encausto

The finished finished surface resembles matte granite. To enhance the effect, wax can be used as a finish.

wet silk

Walls finished in this technique seem to be upholstered with expensive, exquisite fabric. The compositions that contain large silk fibers look the most elegant.

Imperiale

The pigment of the color of gold is introduced into the composition of the plaster, which produces a play of light when illuminated. Perfect for decorating a vintage or art deco room.

Palmier

It is an imitation of a stone plane, penetrated by a network of veins illuminated from the inside. The material usually contains malachite, onyx or marble chips.

Venetian plaster can be realized in various colors and shades. White, blue, beige, greenish, brown and blue tones are popular. Bright green, black and others can be used to get juicy accents. color solutions. At the same time, the color of the finish does not fade for a long time.

Applications and examples of use

Without a protective coating, the use of Venetian plaster is allowed only for interior work in dry rooms. If you use a protective composition, the material is suitable for application in the kitchen or bathroom.

In rooms of considerable height and area, it is recommended to use embossed plasters, and in small ones it is worth stopping at glossy options in light, pastel colors.

Venetian plaster is used to design not only residential, but also office, public, commercial premises. It can be applied to walls, ceilings, columns and other interior and architectural elements.

Perhaps an interesting combination of traditional material with brickwork, natural rocks, wood.

Top Producers

The most common manufacturers of decorative plaster with a worldwide reputation include the following brands:

• Ville Veneto;
• Paladio;
• caparol;
• Veneziano;
• BauMit;
• Vincent Decor;
• PERMURO;
• Ceresit;
• Tex Color;
• Palermo.

On the market for goods for repair and construction, you can find many ready-to-use mixtures with coloring pigments already added to the composition in the right degree of intensity.

If you purchased the mixture in white, it is important to check that the mixture and tinting composition correspond to the same manufacturer and batch.

Expert advice on how to apply the composition with your own hands

There are a number of small but important nuances that should be remembered when working with classic Venetian decorative plaster:

• Adding more dye to the mixture may cause the final shade to differ significantly from that indicated on the package.
• As a pigment, ordinary paints can be used.
• The wax used for the final coating of the plaster layer is not recommended to be diluted.
• Work is carried out exclusively on a leveled surface, otherwise all flaws will be emphasized.

Other types of coatings, the style of which is closer to the artistic one, will have their own characteristics when applying the composition:

1. First of all, a thin starting layer is applied, which, after drying, is carefully leveled.
2. All layers should be applied with special flexible spatulas, with wave-like movements.
3. Each subsequent layer is applied only on top of the dried coating.
4. The number of layers can be from 4 to 15.
5. In one palette, you can use both contrasting and similar colors. But each layer should be different in color from the previous one to create a special play of light.
6. After stripping the last plaster layer, it is necessary to apply a wax protective coating that will prevent moisture from affecting the composition. It is not recommended to use varnishes, because over time they tend to become cloudy. The exception is a special craquelure varnish for the cracking effect.
7. Lastly, the surface is polished with a soft cloth.

Attention

It will be possible to fully use the premises in about a week after the completion of finishing work.

Unlike the ubiquitous wallpaper, Venetian plaster is not a building material of mass demand. This is facilitated by the complexity of working with the composition, and its high cost. This type of finish can be attributed to emphasized elite. Each fragment of the wall, finished in this way, is unique and unrepeatable.

The color nuances that arise during the design cannot be copied and used in the future, therefore the Venetian decoration is an opportunity to give the room a special, individual look.

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Venetian plasters

Among all types of decorative plaster, Venetian is rightfully considered the most spectacular and sophisticated, and therefore is more expensive. Despite the fact that the technology of applying Venetian plasters is well known, it is not so easy to deal with it. This material requires a certain skill and a firm 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 the effect of marble. The more layers, the deeper the color, and the more luxurious the finish looks. Gloss gives special expressiveness to the plaster, which refracts the rays of light and makes the coating play with different shades. To enhance the gloss, the surface is coated with a special wax and polished.

The composition of the plaster

The plaster mixture consists of fine filler, binder, organic and inorganic additives, stone chips. Gypsum, lime, marble, quartz and granite flour are most often used as a filler, and latex and acrylic emulsion, slaked lime as a binder. The final result of finishing depends not only on the composition, but also on the particle size: the finer the grinding, 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, which makes it possible 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 - in the process of drying, a very hard carbon film forms on the coating, providing protection from scratches, abrasions and other mechanical damage;
• plaster withstands temperature fluctuations ranging from -50 ° C to + 80 ° C;
• the coating is waterproof, therefore it perfectly tolerates wet cleaning and even washing with soapy solutions;
• as part of such plaster there are no substances hazardous to health, so it can be used in bedrooms and nurseries;
• properly applied coating lasts 15-20 years without loss of external qualities.

Despite the strength and moisture resistance, the "Venetian" is not intended for outdoor surfaces. Prolonged freezing, exposure to precipitation and wind will lead to the appearance of cracks and the rapid destruction of the finishing layer. And the price of such a finish is very high, given 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 multilayer structure, the coating is very thin, so the smallest irregularities will be clearly visible. And transparency and gloss will emphasize these defects 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. Each manufacturer tries to lure buyers with something new and unusual. This is how compositions with gold pigments appeared, coatings with a metallic sheen and bronze veins, shining from the inside and a velvety-looking surface. The products of such brands as San Marco, Clavel, Candis, Croston, Alpina, Optimist Elite are distinguished by a special variety and quality.

Classical plaster is divided into types depending on the composition, since it is this criterion that determines the external characteristics of the finishing layer. Consider the most popular varieties.

Name	Main characteristics
	Water-soluble composition with the effect of polished marble. Odorless, ready to use, filler - marble flour. The operating temperature range of the coating is from +5 to +35 °С. It takes 24 hours to dry, the consumption is 0.350-0.5 kg/m2 with a three-layer application
	Depending on the method of application, it can create the effect of cork and polished marble with terracotta inclusions. Contains limestone filler and seasoned slaked lime. Drying time - day, consumption 0.7-0.8 ml / m2 with two-layer application
	Composition with the effect of natural stone with colored splashes. Contains stone flour, lime paste, terracotta granules, inorganic dyes. Does not require dilution with water, has antiseptic properties. Complete drying time - a day, to operational loads - 20 days. Consumption 0.6-0.8/m2
	A water-resistant compound with lustrous veins that creates a velvety finish with cut edges. Complete drying time - 24 hours, consumption per layer - 0.350 g/m2
	Synthetic composition with a mirror effect. Forms a very decorative, crack-resistant coating. Does not require dilution, drying time is 24-36 hours. Material consumption - from 170 to 200 g / m2 per layer
	Lime composition containing gold pigment. Forms a coating with a metallic sheen and fine gold streaks. Not to be diluted. Drying time - day, mixture consumption - 200 g / m2 per layer
	Acrylic composition imitating rough marble with gilding and mother-of-pearl shimmer. The cover has an incredibly luxurious look. Complete drying time - from 12 to 24 hours, material consumption 0.6 kg/m2 for the base layer and 0.2 kg/m2 for the finish

Prices for popular types of plaster

Plaster

Wall decoration with Venetian plaster

Tools and materials

Wall decoration 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, primer. The primer composition can be taken alone for all stages of work, and deep penetration acrylic primer is best suited. Professional craftsmen recommend using a special primer, for example, SuPrim100, as the basis for the finishing layer. This composition overlaps the color of the base, so that the walls do not shine 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 of different shades is usually used, the amount 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. In the same way, the volume is calculated for the remaining compositions of a different color.

For example, for finishing it is planned to take white and black plaster. We will apply black in 2 layers, white - in one, intermediate. The total wall area is 10 m2, and the average plaster consumption is 0.350 g/m2. We 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 white plaster 3.5 kg, and black 2 times more - 7 kg. Additionally, you need to add 5-10% in reserve.

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

• plaster and tinting paste must be from the same manufacturer;
• mix plaster and pigment 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.

Deep penetration primer prices

Deep penetration primer

Surface preparation

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

So, first remove all unnecessary from the walls, carefully examine the surface. Especially carefully you need to check the plaster, which may visually seem strong, but in fact has already begun to flake off. Lightly tap the walls with a hammer - if the sound is deaf, you need to clean off the old coating and plaster again.

Be sure to seal through holes and cracks, cover deep grooves with mortar. For better leveling, use dry building mixes, which, unlike cement-sand mortar, lie more evenly and do not crack.

After the base layer has dried, the surface is rubbed with sandpaper, dusted and applied. finishing layer– nakryvka, which allows you to eliminate the smallest irregularities. The solution is smoothed with a polyurethane or metal float to an ideal state and left to dry.

Drywall walls also require preliminary preparation.

The seams between the sheets are filled with putty, a reinforcing tape is applied on top and gently rubbed into the solution with a spatula. The surface must be primed to increase the adhesion of the mortar to drywall, and then a rough layer of starting putty is applied. The layer should be uniform, thin, as far as possible without sags and scratches. After drying, grinding, dusting and priming are performed. If the irregularities on the walls are no longer visible, you can apply the finishing putty, otherwise you will need another intermediate layer.

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You can start decorative finishing only after the leveling solutions are completely dry. 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, practice first on a piece of plywood or drywall measuring about 70x70 cm. The material must be fixed on a flat surface so that it does not move during operation. Or you can try your hand at the section of the wall that is planned to be sheathed with wood or plastic: this way you will quickly decide on the application technique, and the sheathing will hide the test results.

Step 1. To create a background, pigmented primer is applied to the walls with a roller in 2 layers. The composition must be well rolled out on 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 soil with a roller

Step 2 Dry walls should be sanded with fine-grained sandpaper, then carefully wipe off the dust. 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 find 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 They gain a little mass on a trowel (about a tablespoon) and apply strokes to the base.

You need to start from the top corner, the tool should be held at an angle of about 30 degrees to the surface. Smears are made with a little pressure, in a chaotic manner, rubbing the layer as thin as possible. Do not try to close the base, it should shine through the solution.

Collect the solution all the time in small portions, processing area by area. It is impossible to return to already passed places - this way you will break the structure of the coverage. At joints and in recesses, use a narrow spatula instead of a trowel, being careful not to hook the layer with sharp edges.

Advice. In order not to leave streaks from the tool, the trowel should be moved from a dry surface to a wet one. So the composition is leveled faster and more evenly. If you do the opposite, the solution will begin to reach for the trowel, and noticeable traces will form. In the process of work, wipe the tool more often with a damp, clean rag, since dried crumbs of the solution and accidentally caught grains of sand also leave ugly marks that shine through the coating.

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

Step 6 For the second layer, you will need a plaster of a different shade. It is applied in exactly the same way, but it is desirable that the new strokes do not coincide with the previous ones where it is visible. Try to maintain the same pressure when rubbing, as if compacting the layers with uniform movements. After completing the process, again leave the walls to dry for 8 hours.

Step 7 The third layer should be the same color as the first, or have a different shade, as long as it differs in color from the second layer. The plaster is applied in the manner described above, carefully leveled. Since this layer is our last, there is no need to wait until it is completely dry. Manufacturers recommend starting polishing approximately 2-3 hours after application, as wet plaster can come off the base, and completely dry can no longer be polished.

Step 8 So, we begin to polish the coating. By this time, the surface should be slightly porous and matte, like a rough stone. They take a clean and dry trowel, apply it flat to the base and, with pressure 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 sheen, becomes smooth, and a 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. Usually it takes about 7 days.

Step 9 The final step is the application of wax.

The walls must first be wiped with a dry cloth from dust. Wax has a thick consistency, it is most convenient to apply it with a flexible spatula or sponge. The composition is collected in small portions and distributed with strokes over the surface. Try to rub it as evenly as possible, because after drying, the thick layer of wax remains darker than the thin one, and the finish appears mottled.

Step 10 After 2 hours, when the wax has dried sufficiently, it should be polished with a suede cloth, in intensive circular motions.

Depending on the brand of plaster, the finishing process may have some differences. First of all, it concerns the drying time 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 application errors and ensure a high-quality result under all conditions.

The described technology allows you to get the simplest classic drawing. If use plaster of three colors, the shades of the coating will be richer and more expressive. To create a more refined pattern, 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 who is engaged in the decoration.

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 it is not scratched on purpose, it is not damaged, it can be applied to any surface - even, curved. Just the perfect finish. But, as usual, there is a "but". She is expensive. This is the first negative. The second is that it is difficult to apply it with your own hands. Rather, it is easy to apply, it is difficult to get a beautiful surface without experience. But you can try or hire a master. But before concluding a contract, 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.

Clay was the most popular. The walls had reddish or pinkish (depending on the color of the clay) stains, 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 of its application was not simple, but working with Venetian plaster is much easier than fitting and polishing marble slabs. Because this type of finish has become very popular. She trimmed walls, ceilings, columns in palaces. The finish was beautiful and durable, weakly reacted to changes in humidity and temperature, which, in the conditions of high humidity of the Venetian canals, led to the widespread use of this material. The fact that it is easier to bring marble dust, and it costs less, also contributed to its popularity. The remaining components were added locally mined. The fame of the most beautiful finishing material was quickly spread by merchants, and they called it Venetian plaster. Since then, this has been the case.

The composition of Venetian plaster described above - marble dust, slaked lime and coloring additives - is still used today. Completely 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 rubber tree sap, crushed granite. All or some additives are contained - it 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 is a creative process and there are a lot of ways to apply it. From different movements, a surface of different appearance is obtained. Without experience, it is impossible to predict what you will succeed. To find out which movement will lead to which result is possible only experimentally, that is, one must try. But. Venetian plaster is not cheap at all, so the experience is expensive. Although, you need to study somehow ...

The only thing that can be advised is to plaster a piece of plywood with an area of ​​​​at least 1 square, and preferably 2, sand it, cover it with a primer and try to apply Venetian plaster on this surface, honing the technique. It is not recommended to start finishing immediately. Most likely, you will have to remove everything and redo it again, which is insulting, expensive, long. If you're lucky, you can get to dealers who teach how to work with Venetian plaster. They provide material and a stand for work, show how to do it. But, this rarely happens.

Preparatory work

The base on which the Venetian plaster is applied must be perfectly even. It is pre-puttied and leveled to absolute smoothness. Use latex putty. If you apply the composition on an uneven wall, it will only emphasize the flaws and increase the consumption of the Venetian. Alignment can be done with a base layer, but such alignment will be very expensive.

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

Mixing and coloring

Sold Venetian plaster in buckets, the appearance is pasty. The basic version is white, colors are added to obtain color, for various effects there are decorative additives - mother-of-pearl, sparkles, etc. You can tint the composition in the store or on your own.

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

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

When self-tinting, it must be remembered that in some compositions the color changes when dried (not all). Therefore, to determine the future color, it is necessary to make samples: apply a couple of strokes and wait until it dries. According to the results, either add a dye, or - an untinted composition.

Also remember that with manual tinting, the same color cannot be repeated. The new batch will be different. Therefore, the material must be painted in a larger quantity than the expected consumption: it is better to have something left than not enough.

Layer rules

Layers when applying Venetian plaster can be from two to a dozen. 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 such beauty with your own hands ... if you practice before that

Layers are applied in different ways, but each of them is leveled and polished to smoothness, each must be allowed to dry. And only after applying and drying the latter, the surface can be covered with wax - bees or synthetic. Depending on the type of wax, either a glossy surface (beeswax) or a matte (synthetic-based) surface is obtained. Coated with synthetic protective composition walls also become water and moisture resistant, so if you want to finish the walls in the bathroom with Venetian plaster, take synthetic wax.

Base

The first layer is the base. It is applied evenly, according to the rules for applying ordinary plaster - it must be even. It can be tinted, it can not. Depends on what kind of 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 in 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, applied to the wall with small strokes in different directions. At the same time, one should try not to see the trace from the first touch of the surface tool. The subsequent smear, as it were, closes, lubricates this place. Moreover, it is not necessary to achieve uniformity. The whole point is in the randomness of directions, shapes, lines, bends. Approximately the same as in natural marble.

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

Venetian plaster dries 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 the differences that remain after applying the layer are smoothed out. The next layer is applied to the cleaned surface, dries, smoothes. And so on until you get the desired result. And the result - usually this - darker stripes shine 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 applied layers.

Finishing

The last layer of Venetian plaster must be applied with a thin metal spatula. The technique is called "on a strip" and the layer is almost transparent. They take a little composition on a spatula, apply it to the wall, firmly pressing the blade, collect the composition from the wall back. At the same time, a very thin layer of material remains on the wall. Here at this stage it is necessary to try to make the surface even. Small irregularities will be removed during grouting, but you need 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 compositions must be ironed in small sections. Venetian plaster was applied to a small area (about half square meter), jammed. Other manufacturers allow a longer period of time. You should definitely look at the packaging or ask the manufacturers.

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

When ironing Venetian plaster, care must be taken to ensure that scratches and rips do not form. To do this, there should be no grains of sand, grains of material, etc. on the trowel. It is also necessary to iron the wall with the plane of the trowel, without touching its edges. We process a small area at a time, when a drawing appears on it, we move to another area, not forgetting to pay attention to the boundaries of the two areas.

Ironing Venetian plaster may be the last step. In this state, you can leave the walls or ceiling in the rooms. For corridors, baths, kitchens, a protective wax coating is required.

Wax application

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

Approximately 30-50 minutes after application, we begin to polish the wax. For this, a fleecy nozzle on a drill or grinder is suitable. The pile of the nozzle should be short and soft, should not crumble. We set the speed to no more than 3000 rpm. At higher RPMs, the wax is rubbed off rather than polished. Polishing lasts until you get the desired degree of gloss (depending on the type of wax).

Complete drying of wax - about two weeks. Only after this time it is possible to wipe/wash/rub. When it comes to the bathroom, it's best not to use it too much (if possible).

Several application methods

Self-stuffing cones with a case of Venetian plaster is an expensive business. 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” explains absolutely nothing, because there is still no complete chaos. There is some order or bias of application. So, to make it easier to find your own way, we will tell you at what angle to apply strokes in each layer. So there is a possibility that after a couple of tests “on plywood”, self-laid Venetian plaster will please you.

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

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

Method two: with a color base, multidirectional strokes in each layer. The application order is:

This method is also not bad if you can master multidirectional movements. At the same time, do not forget that the strokes should be thin. In general, we try.

Venetian plaster: video tutorials on application techniques