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‘Authentic Italian decorative plasters’.
Create timeless elegance with traditional Italian decorative plasters. Used since ancient times to create beautiful high-end aesthetics. For those who want and appreciate the best; this is it!
Also, suitable for wet areas such as showers and spas.
Authentic Italian Decorative Plasters
- Marmorino Classico
- Marmorino Carrara
- Marmorino Carrara (Antique and 2 tone marble)
- Dolomite (with Flamme Di Rocha)
- Duetto
- Botticino
- Calcite (with Luci)
- Roma
- Tadalakt
- Intonachino
- Travertine (stone block look)
- Lime paint
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History – Marmorino is well known as a classic Venetian plaster; however, its origins are much older, dating to ancient Roman times. We can see evidence of it today in the villas of Pompei and in various Roman structures. Read more…
Marmorino Classico
Marmorino Classico (classic) is a high sheen polished Venetian plaster. (Fine grain) It creates a very luxurious finish, which has a smooth glossy marble-like look and feel. Visually having a lot of depth, the movement between colour values is gradual and reflects light in very complex ways. Manufactured in Italy near Venice, it is rich in Venetian artisanship and architectural heritage. Made of lime and ground marble, this real stone veneer finish has a single soft colour incorporated with small shadings. It is highly appreciated for it aesthetic effect and uniqueness when properly lighted. Known for its hardness and resistant properties, even in moist environments, it is common to use in bathrooms as an alternative to ceramic or marble tiles or in sophisticated environments, such as reception areas, offices , upscale residential, etc… create opulent luxury in any space. This lime plaster is suitable for indoors and has suck-drying properties, high breathability, impressive durability, and beautiful finishes. It is difficult to go wrong with ‘Authentic Italian Venetian Plaster’. It has been a preferred wall finish in Europe since ancient times. Simply the best finish for any wall.
Benefits: (typical to all)
- Crack resistant
- Fire-resistant (due to its mineral nature)
- Very breathable (permeable to molecules of water vapour)
- Real stone veneer
- Extremely durable
- Self-healing
- Wets and dries out fast (ex: damp areas like a washroom)
- Naturally mould resistant
- All Natural = Eco-friendly by nature
- Lifetime finish with a luxurious timeless look.
Note: Italian Venetian plaster is NOT a faux finish. In fact, it is the most authentic veneer finish you can have. When natural lime based Venetian plaster is applied, it will eventually return to its original state when it dries/cures; which is lime and marble, for a very long lasting, ‘hard as stone’ mineral veneer finish.
*Being naturally high in pH, lime finishes act as an anti-bacterial surface, neutralizing the development of organic substances such as mould and fungus.
Marmorino Classico (classic) Venetian plaster ↓
Marmorino Veneziano Carrara
Marmorino Carrara is a smooth, satiny finish with a varied lustre, depending on the amount of burnishing. Carrara has pleasant light and shade effects owing to its visible workmanship, which gives it a sense of depth. Marmorino Carrara is suitable for both interior and exterior applications and is trowel applied. Unlike marble it has a single soft colour with subtle shadings. A completely natural decorative plaster made from selected Carrara marble aggregate and lime. (Medium grain)
Its principle characteristics are its hardness and durability, even in humid environments such as the Venetian lagoon. It is especially appreciated for its aesthetics effects; its unique appearance is especially enhanced under good lighting. It is used in sophisticated environments such as reception areas, offices, upscale residential, etc.. It is also suitable for bathrooms as an alternative to ceramic and marble tiles.
Marmorino Carrara white marble plaster comes in two grades, fine and coarse, to allow variations. Also, there are additives available to enhance the final result, Coccio pesto (terra cotta), salt and pepper (black and grey), white Carrara marble.
Marmorino Carrara smooth finish ⇑ – antique look ⇓
Marmorino Carrara – 2 tone marble ↑
Dolomite with Flamme Di Rocha
Dolomite is a high grain wall coating from selected marbles. Trowel applied, it is also suitable for both indoors and outdoors applications. *The brownish mica flakes confer to the surface a warm atmosphere.
*Note: Large tile samples of each type can be seen upon request.
Duetto
Duetto is semi-flat interior marble grain with multiple sizes for texture. A medium grain decorative plaster created from selected Carrara marble aggregates of assorted thicknesses.
Botticino
Botticino is a decorative medium grained wall coating created from selected Botticino marble aggregates and genuine slaked-lime. It is suitable for indoor applications and has a flat finish, with a soft straw-yellow nuance, typical of Botticino marble.
Calcite
Calcite is a high grain decorative plaster created from selected marble aggregates. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. It has velvet touch and natural-stone aspect.
Calcite with Luci⇑
*Note: Large 2′ x 2′ tile samples of each type can be seen upon request.
Roma
Roma travertine is a ‘high grain’, wall coating created from selected marble powders and genuine slaked-lime. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Roma truthfully replies the natural shades and dramatic texture of travertine marble.
Tadelakt
Tadelakt is a traditional Moroccan wall finish, originating in the Marrakesh region; it is found in the Moroccan steam baths, and traditional Moroccan houses of Marrakesh. It has a smooth appearance, slightly shiny like Marmorino Carrara, but thicker and less textured. Tadelakt, for centuries has been appreciated for its durability and its aesthetically pleasing exotic appearance. Being very durable, quite water resistant and breathable, Tadelakt may be used in wet areas such as showers and spas, as well as on floors and countertops. It can be finished with dark or light Olive Oil Soap.
Intonachino
Intonachino is one of the most decorative finishes among the Italian lime based plasters and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. It allows you to achieve very desirable effects, as it mimics antique plaster. Available in extra-fine, fine, and medium grain.
Travertino
Tavertino (stone-block look)
Lime Paint
Calle Ceilo Limewash (Lime paint) is a sanitizing mineral water-based paint that creates a non-uniform aspect with light and dark shades, similar to the ones found on ancient buildings. Lime wash paint can be coloured with oxide pigments. The final tone of the applied product depends on the porosity and the absorbency of the surface as well as the applied thickness. When using the product for opaque finishing, light and dark shadings are characteristic of the product.
*Being the easiest and fastest to apply, it is the most economical decorative finish of the lime based products. It also has a very similar stone look and feel to the Venetian marble plasters.
*Note: Large 2′ x 2′ tile samples of each type can be seen upon request.
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Acrylic Venetian Plaster
Acrylic Venetian Plaster (metallic white pearl on white). Acrylic Venetian plaster is a much less expensive alternative to the authentic Italian decorative plasters. Note: The dramatic shadings of the acrylic Venetian plaster are showing well but the actual sample looks much whiter and brighter with a stunning reflective pearl finish.
Acrylic (abstract ↓)
Texture Stone
