Plaster
Information About Plaster
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Venetian plaster, also known as polished plaster or Italian plaster, is a decorative wall finish that originated in Venice, Italy. It is renowned for its smooth, lustrous appearance and depth of color, resembling the polished marble surfaces found in Venetian palaces and villas. Venetian plaster is a versatile material that can be used to create a variety of textures and effects, ranging from subtle and understated to bold and dramatic.
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Overall, Plaster offers a range of health benefits:
Non-Toxic Composition
Mold and Mildew Resistance
Durability
Thermal Regulation
Natural
Breathability
Hypoallergenic
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Plaster is primarily made of natural materials, primarily lime plaster, marble dust, color pigment, and water.
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The use of a metal or plastic trowel is used for the application of Plaster. It requires multiple coats of application, plus layers of top coat sealer
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Plaster is designed for use in areas with light water interaction. It can also be used for decorative dry area applications. It is very durable, breathable, low maintenance, and to some extent water resistant.
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Plaster is designed for use in areas with light water interaction. It can also be used for decorative dry area applications. It is very durable, breathable, low maintenance, and to some extent water resistant.
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Darker shades will take on more movement and texture compared with lighter colors.
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Because Plaster is an organic material, due to its make up it is sometimes difficult to control the amount of movement or texture in the final finish. Lighter colors show less movement typically compared to darker colors.
The beauty of Plaster is the texture and color variation.
