WHAT IS VENETIAN PLASTER?
Imagine seeing a wall that shimmers and glows. You move closer, intrigued. What could this be? You touch it. Wow. It’s like silk. And the color! Soft, deep tones catching the light and subtly changing with your movement.
You’re looking at Venetian plaster, with a satin finish. There are other finishes too for this most magical of surface treatments, from rustic stucco to glassy.
It doesn’t matter if your décor is Mid-Century modern, Tuscan, French, Southwest Santa Fe, Mission Craftsman, or contemporary high tech – Venetian plaster enhances the value of everything it graces. It turns walls (and ceilings) into art.
Venetian plaster is ancient -- and very current. It was used in ancient Egypt and Pompeii as well as in Renaissance frescos. Today you’ll find it in high-fashion hotels, restaurants, businesses and homes around the world. One look, one touch, will tell you why.
Venetian plaster is known by many names: lime stucco, polished plaster, stucco lustro, stucco lucido, imported plaster, Italian plaster. It main types are Veneziano (used for a soft satin or polished look), Marmorino (for rough stucco or soft sandstone), and lime wash or paint (for color, depth, and enhancement).
Venetian plaster is made of finely crushed marble, aged lime, and pigments. With expert application, Venetian plaster can be burnished to a high or matte finish, smooth or granular to the touch.
But the surprising thing about Venetian plaster is less its unsurpassed beauty than its adaptability and value it adds to your property. Indeed, Venetian plaster has many amazing qualities:
- Venetian plaster is extremely durable and easy to repair (much more so than so-called faux finishes).
- Venetian plaster, done correctly, doesn’t fade or go out of style.
- Venetian plaster is environmentally safe, creating a healthier atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and resisting mildew and fungus.
- Venetian plaster can be tinted and glazed in endless colors, from sleek platinum to warm terra cotta.
- Venetian plaster (in its different forms, including Marmorino, etc.) can be worked up into gorgeous textures, from silky smooth to rustic.
Venetian plaster is arguably the most beautiful and luxurious wall finish available. But to unlock the beauty and lasting value of Venetian plaster, it must be installed correctly by experienced professionals who care about craftsmanship and customer satisfaction -- professionals like those at Zoran Construction, one of the most respected names in southern California construction.
Zoran’s mission is to provide the highest level of Venetian plaster craftsmanship with the greatest value. You won’t be able to keep your eyes, or your hands, off it.
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