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Venetian Plaster Guide

 Venetian Plaster 



Venetian plaster is a decorative wall finish made from lime-based plasters that have been used for centuries to add texture, color, and design to interior walls. The technique has resurfaced in recent years as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional gypsum-based plasters. Venetian plaster is known for its ability to create subtle textures and soft, natural finishes with a distinctive depth and movement for an authentic look.



What is Venetian Plaster?

Venetian plaster is a term used to describe lime-based plasters traditionally used on the walls of Italian villas. The plaster consists of hydrated lime mixed with other aggregates such as marble dust, ground stone, or quartz sand. These materials are combined with water or acrylic gels which act as binders that give the mixture its structure. This combination creates a material that can be applied easily over existing walls without requiring extensive preparation or special skills. The plaster also provides excellent adhesion qualities and allows for easy finishing techniques such as troweling or burnishing.  



Aesthetic Benefits of Venetian Plaster 

Unlike traditional wall paints, Venetian plasters are translucent and reflect light differently depending on the pigment used in the mixture. This creates interesting shadows and soft hues that give it a more natural look than conventional paints or coatings. Additionally, Venetian plasters provide a great way to add visual interest to walls with subtle textures or patterns like swirls, marbling or florets created by pressing tools into the wet surface before it dries completely. This can also be done after the plaster has been applied but will require more skill and effort than if done when wet. 



Why People Are Using Venetian Plaster 

The resurgence in popularity of Venetian plaster is due largely to green building initiatives focused on reducing reliance on synthetic materials such as paint and drywall which contain harmful chemicals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). By using natural materials such as lime-based plasters, designers are able to create beautiful wall finishes while using fewer resources and creating less waste during installation and cleanup.  



Famous Architects Who Use Lime Plaster 

Leading architects around the world are using Venetian plaster as an effective way to achieve stunning results in their projects while remaining conscious of sustainability and environmental impact. Alex Veroovrdt, Vincent Van Duysen, Rem Koolhaas, Marco Casamonti all have used this technique in their designs for residences, retail spaces, hospitality venues etc., often incorporating elements from their local environments such as soil types or pigments harvested from plants into their work for additional aesthetic value.  



Pros & Cons of Lime Plaster 

Pros: Durable finish; resists mold growth; eco-friendly; low maintenance required; wide range of colors available; ease of application; excellent coverage; ability to customize designs & textures through troweling/burnishing techniques etc.; cost-effective solution compared to alternatives 



Cons: Requires skillful application for optimal results


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Swarovski Crystals Houston Texas on top of Venetian Plaster

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Venetian Plaster Houston

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Italian Plaster instruction Telfair, Sugar Land TX.

Ivenetian Italian Plaster installed on accent ceilings and walls. 

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Venetian plaster Houston Tx.


Venetian plaster styled Italian plaster installed on dining ceiling, entry groin vault and hall.

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Venetian Plaster Houston Texas

Although termed Venetian Plaster this is authentic Italian Plaster called grassello De Calchi. I have perfected this technique to a glass level finish. This private residence is on the corner of 202 and Gilbert road in Mesa AZ.

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Faux Finish Glaze in Paradise Valley entry!

This domed ceiling was just a solid paint color but the Ivenetian team custom glazed it using a metallic to create the dramatic effect!

Italian Plaster Paradise Valley / Scottsdale

Italian Plaster grassello Paradise Valley dining room ceiling.

Faux Painting Paradise Valley, Scottsdale

Benjamin Moore Pearl by Ivenetian

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Custom backyard resort by Scottsdale Artist Eli Lucero



Fountain views of deck area, the floors are tumbled travertine imported from Turkey!
I designed this gorgeous fountain, while shopping on the Mexico border I saw various
stacks of cantera stone that was left over from other jobs, I told my client lets buy these scraps
of cantera stone and I will show you what I can do with this, your looking at the result, the only
part of this fountain that was not extra material are the four hand carved cantera stone lions heads, I asked the carvers for happy lions!

Scottsdale Venetian Plaster Artist and Designer Eli Lucero

This past summer one of my clients asked me to design and build and finish a backyard for his wife.
I designed this cabana for the covered portion of their backyard resort. It includes hand carved cantera stone ballisters. A friend of his gave him 4 solid concrete pillars that had been reclaimed from a local bank, I cut those capitals off and order 4 custom Corinthian capital along with a few more pillar and capitals, installed them, filled them with concrete and finished them with marbling glaze, and used metallic on the the Corinthian capitals highlighted with gold! And of course I did the ceiling in Imported Italian plaster to a glass finish.

Scottsdale Venetian Plaster Artist Eli Lucero

Doing some final touch up
on some gates I designed, installed
and finished on a private residence.

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Venetian plaster Houston

Amazing Venetian plaster on Silverleaf entry

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Custom faux finish Scottsdale

Custom faux finish in Scottsdale AZ was designed and applied by Decorative Artist Eli Lucero 480-205-123 Now taking new clients call us today!

Wall finish Troon Luxury home

Custom wall finish by Decorative Artist Eli Lucero in Troon Luxury home division in Scottsdale Arizona. Call today for your free consultation and free estimate.

Venetian plaster Paradise Valley Arizona

Venetian plaster in Paradise Valley dining room by Eli Lucero Decorative Artist 480-205-0123

Faux wall finish Ocotillo Chandler

Faux wall finish Ocotillo Chandler Arizona by Eli Lucero 480-205-0123
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Custom wall finish Troon Scottsdale Arizona by Eli Lucero 480-205-0123

Venetian plaster on living room in Troon Scottsdale Arizona

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Quality Hand Crafted Italian Plaster Finishes

Welcome to my personal photo blog. I hope you enjoy your time here at Ivenetian.
If you are here in search of handcrafted wall finishes, then your journey is now complete.
These photos are a small sample of my craftsmanship. If your are interested in a quote,
simply email me Eli Lucero@Ivenetian.com or call my personal cell #480-205-0123 and
I will be more than happy to give you an estimate of cost.  So enjoy the photos,
and then contact me! You deserve Quality Finishes in your Home!


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