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Venetian plaster known for over 2,000 years. Only the upper strata of society old days could afford such luxurious decorative coating. Application technology was available only to very rich people. There is a mysterious magic that Venetian plaster has. Photos of the transformed interiors only prove it. An ordinary room can be turned into a palace in a short time, creating an elaborate stone imitation on the walls. And how this can be done at the lowest cost, we will consider in today's review.

Innovative technologies

Finishing with marble powder is commonly called Venetian. It was used as a base for frescoes or paintings, as well as for finishing the surfaces of famous Italian churches and palaces. The recipe was restored in the 16th century by the famous Andrea Palladio.

Main building material in the old days there was marble, after working with it there were many substandard fragments. So they began to use them as marble chips, from which Venetian plaster was created. A thin layer of finish withstood unfavorable weather. Architectural creations of those times have survived to this day.

Externally, the coating is a translucent layer, upon contact with which the sun's rays are refracted. The surface of the wall to be finished must be perfectly leveled. Otherwise, the final effect will have an unpresentable appearance.

You can apply Venetian on both concrete and wooden bases. The only place where its use is not desirable is this. It will quickly lose its original beauty and crack.

Venetian plaster in the interior of the living room: photos of designs

When for the living room there are no special restrictions. You can implement the most non-standard solutions. The Venetian will create an excellent backdrop to the space. The only requirement: for the colors to fully open and play, you need good lighting.

For small living rooms, it is better to use muted finishes. right choice you can see photos in living rooms of various sizes and layouts.

Designers are not advised to perform complex patterns in bright colors. The coating will last for decades, the complexity of its application requires considerable effort, and change after a short time Not sure it's going to happen.

Venetian plaster in the kitchen: photos of interesting tricks

The Venetian can be cared for using soapy solutions. In addition, it is waterproof, breathable and resistant to change. temperature conditions. That allows you to finish the kitchen.

However, the finish above the countertop is best made of ceramic or. For all other surfaces, you can use the Venetian as self-finishing, and in combination with wallpaper or wood.

Photo of interior solutions in the hallway

The strength characteristics of the coating allow it to be used in rooms with high traffic. In individual houses you can find the same type of design or hall:

Classic Venetian bathroom

For decoration, it is worth abandoning embossed patterns in favor of smooth surfaces, which are much easier to care for later. In addition, it is easier to apply a layer of protective coating on a smooth base.Suitable for bathroom simple solutions. Excessive pretentiousness will aggravate the situation. Photos of bathroom design are presented in our gallery:

Do-it-yourself Venetian plaster: application technology and video tutorials

To perform this type of work, everything is important: and preliminary preparation bases, and the quality of the solution, and application technology. This is a rather laborious process, the implementation of which will require a lot of time and effort for the master. However, the end result will be a worthy reward for the work done.

Required Tools

To work, you will need to purchase the following tools in the store:

In the video below you can see how to choose a trowel for finishing:

Solution tinting

Prepared solution white color. If a mixture of a different shade is required, a coloring pigment must be added to the solution. Then mix everything thoroughly with a drill or mixer until absolute homogeneity is obtained.

Video tutorials for applying Venetian plaster

Venetian can be applied different technologies depending on the desired end result.

marble effect

The application of Venetian marbled plaster must be done with arbitrary strokes. 10 minutes after the end of work, use a trowel to give an arbitrary relief.

The second layer can be performed no earlier than 2 hours later. This is a tinted finish. The composition is applied and mixed on the blade of a wide spatula different shades. It is not necessary to achieve uniformity. The mass is applied with drawing strokes. After 5 minutes, you can level the coating with a trowel.

After a day, it is necessary to polish the coating with sandpaper or. After that, polish with a stainless steel spatula. At the final stage, the Venetian is covered with wax. After 50 minutes, polish again with a machine with a soft nozzle. After such actions, the coating acquires a unique gloss on the wall.

Another application technology can be seen in this video:

Classic application

The application technology consists in the application of several layers of finishing (2-5 layers). In this case, the use of several shades is allowed.

• Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare all tint solutions. The first layer is applied with a spatula with a wide blade in arbitrary strokes. After 10 minutes, the desired effect is given with a trowel;
• after 2 hours, with the help of a trowel, the layer is leveled to give a metallic sheen;
• the application and polishing of the second and subsequent layers is similar;
• the finish coat should be polished with a rag or fur nozzle using a machine.

If desired, you can cover with wax.

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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 as a binder, slaked lime. 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 external characteristics 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 °C. 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 effect natural stone with colored patches. 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

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 one for all stages of work, and acrylic primer is best suited deep penetration. Professional craftsmen it is recommended to use a special primer as a base for the finishing layer, for example, SuPrim100. 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 by it by square meter. 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 mixtures are supplied in three versions - colored, base under bright hues 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.

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 alignment, use dry building mixtures, which, unlike the cement-sand mortar, lie more evenly and do not crack.

After the base layer has dried, the surface is rubbed with sandpaper, dusted and a finishing layer is applied - a coating, which allows you to eliminate the smallest irregularities. The solution is smoothed with a polyurethane or metal float to perfect condition and leave 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 solution to drywall, and then a rough layer is applied. starting putty. 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.

Video - Sealing GKL

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 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. Take a clean and dry trowel, apply it flat to the base and with pressure on the front of the tool in a circular motion rub the plaster layer. 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 thick layer wax stays darker than thin, 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.

Venetian plaster - luxurious surface finish which has been used since ancient Rome.

It was in this city that marble was the most popular and widely used building material. During the processing of marble blocks, a lot of waste remained in the form of crumbs and dust.

One of the smartest builders of the time came up with the idea of ​​using such waste in wall decoration. Eventually walls finished with marble chips, looked no worse than stone surfaces, and in circulation the plaster was more malleable than stone bricks.

Marble chips are still main component of Venetian plaster. It is this component that allows you to create a thin layer of finish on the surface, which has an extraordinary depth and natural pattern of natural stone.

Important features of Venetian plaster

On the surface, Venetian plaster looks like transparent coating, in the thickness of which the sun's rays are simply uniquely refracted, forcing walls and ceilings overflow various shades colors. But in order for the coating to reveal its beauty as much as possible, it is necessary to carefully prepare the surface before application.

If even the slightest irregularities remain on the wall, then the plaster will not lie properly.

But, despite the fact that this finishing material is quite demanding on the surface, it is absolutely unpretentious to the type of wall. Venetian can be applied to concrete, brick, and even wood. However, you should be aware that such a finish should not be used for facade decoration, because it will crack over time and lose its aesthetic appeal.

The composition of the plaster

The constituent components of Venetian plaster have been preserved since ancient times. Modern manufacturers allow themselves to add to them, perhaps synthetic additives, but in fact this makes the material inappropriate for the status of “completely natural”.
The main components of the composition are:

• Natural stone dust(marble, quartz, granite or other natural rocks);
• Chit natural stone (usually it is the same kind of stone);
• Connecting component;
• Dye.

Hydrated lime was used as a binder during the Renaissance. In addition, the viscosity of the mixture was imparted by the water introduced into the composition. And in those days, the juices of various plants and even the blood of animals were used as dyes.

Today, the composition of traditional lime plaster is added polymers or other synthetic binders. Also today natural dyes are not used, they are replaced by artificial ones. But, unfortunately, such compositions are not able to create on the surface of a real marble luster and play of light rays, which gives a natural composition.

The main characteristics of the decorative Venetian

The disadvantages of this kind of finishing material can only be attributed the high cost of both the mixture itself and the services of a master in its application, which is due to the difficulty of creating a truly aesthetic finish.

Variety of colors

The most popular and sought after modern market mixtures of Venetian plaster are considered noble natural scales, necessary in order to create a high-quality imitation of natural stone surfaces. These are such shades as:

• Emerald;
• Gray;
• Brown;
• Blue-grey.

But in reality, with the help of synthetic dyes, such a finishing material can be given any desired shade, black, gold, and even aquamarine.

The main types of Venetian coverage

Depending on which components are included in the mixture, the following types of classic Venetian coating are distinguished.
Veneto (Veneto)
This type of finishing material is considered the most optimal the ratio of such parameters as cost and quality, in addition, its application is considered the simplest. The final layer with this finish is wax, which allows wet cleaning of the surface.
This type of material allows you to create polished marble effect on the walls.

Trevignano (Trevignano)
This type of finishing material is different from the rest translucency of each layer. With Trevignano you can create a surface, imitating natural pattern not only marble, but also any other stone, as realistic as possible. Experts say that the coating created by this type of Venetian resembles travertine as much as possible, rock from which the most beautiful stalactites and mountain caves are formed. This type of plaster is distinguished from other mixtures by the polymer included in its composition.
This type of finish will look great in a spacious hall, as well as in the home hallway, it will well complement the rooms created in the baroque style, classic, etc.

Marbella (Marbella)
From the classic Venetian cover given type plaster features the presence of some velvety, which creates a unique combination with glossy veins. This type of finishing material can be used indoors with high humidity, in the bathroom or in the kitchen, due to the presence of polymer components in the composition.
This plaster is endowed with an antique marble effect after rough processing.

Encausto (Encausto)
This material creates a semi-matte finish. interspersed with a darker shade. Such a structure of the plaster allows you to create a surface that imitates the granite texture as much as possible. As a finishing touch in this case wax should be used, which needs to be updated over time to maintain the aesthetic appeal of the finish and increase the water repellency of the coating.
This type of Venetian has the effect of polished stone interspersed with terracotta.

Imperiale (Imperiale)
This composition differs in that among its components gold pigment present. It transforms an ordinary decorative coating into a finish that not only has depth, but also sparkles with the warm sheen of gold. A huge number of shades and the play of light on the surface provides translucent material structure, allowing you to create the effect of a "shining stone".

Cover price

The cost of a finish created with Venetian plaster is a value that includes how the cost of the material itself, as well as the cost of the work of the coating master.

Price for plaster mix

As mentioned earlier, Venetian plaster - material is not cheap. It is important to realize that the consumption of the mixture will be significant, due to the need to apply several layers to the surface. While doing standard type Finishing master applies about 2-3 layers to the wall only to create a base and about the same amount to create a picture.

Mixtures from Italian manufacturers are the most popular on the market, since it is in this country that such a finishing material has been produced for many years:

• Plaster CeboArt Stucco and Grassello di Calce will cost about 7-10 dollars per 1 m2 of coverage, with a consumption of approximately 2 kg per square;
• Antica plaster it will cost $ 13 per 1 m2 of coverage, but the consumption of such a mixture will be two times less than that of previous manufacturers, which noticeably smooths out the difference in cost;
• Plaster NovaColor and Giorgio will cost about 17-20 dollars per 1 m2, but this finishing material will have top scores quality.

The cost of a specialist

The cost of finishing 1 m2 with Venetian decorative plaster depends on a huge number of different factors.

• This parameter is primarily affected by number of layers that will need to be applied to the wall;
• Preparatory work and waxing finished surface These are procedures that also cost money.

You can, of course, try to apply the coating with your own hands, but then you will have to purchase all the necessary tools and consumables. And besides, it should be understood that applying such a finish is not always possible even for experienced plasterers, and what can we say about a person without experience at all.
For the work of the master will be asked for approximately 10-15 dollars per 1 m2, and well-known and experienced crews can request even more.

make stylish, unusual design or you can simply diversify the interior not only with the help of unique items, but also simply by finishing surfaces with non-standard materials.

One of them is Venetian decorative plaster. With its help, it is possible to realize interesting ideas, to create an individual image of an ordinary room.

Application of Venetian decorative plaster

The ability of decorative plaster to visually repeat the structure of marble makes it possible to significantly save on finishing materials while getting a rich look.

With the help of Venetian plaster, you can not only complete the walls, but also create individual accents on various surfaces.

The decoration will be truly luxurious. Deep color transitions are able to reveal the special aristocracy of the room.

The technology of applying the material has a number of features, so the work must be leisurely and thorough. It is better to entrust this manipulation to a professional, because the presence of skill will allow you to get the desired result without errors and unnecessary expenses.

The appearance of the final result depends on the number of layers laid on the wall. For the minimum allowable visual effect, 3 applications are sufficient.

The best examples, decorated in this technique, have up to 8 layers. Their number will affect not only the visual perception, but also entail additional costs, both material, labor and time.

With the help of Venetian decorative plaster, you can not only achieve imitation natural material but also applied to the surface interesting pattern, to give the room volume, to achieve the effect of flicker. Surfaces decorated with this material look very neat and presentable.

Such plaster is a favorite way of decorating. chic interiors country houses.

The presence of surfaces made in this technique make the room a real palace. Even decorating a small fragment of the wall with this material, it will turn out to give the room a respectable look and raise the status of the interior.

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

Like any other material, Venetian decorative plaster has a number of features that make it possible to highlight its positive and negative sides. Among the advantages indicate:

• unique visual effect which is achieved due to the material itself and various technologies its application;
• absence harmful secretions, dangerous effects on health, environmental friendliness;

• the surface treated with the material is not afraid of moisture, temperature changes, is resistant to cracks and deformations;
• if there is a need for a complete or partial repair, this is easily feasible.

The disadvantages of Venetian decorative plaster include:

• relatively high cost of material and work on its laying;
• large expenditures of time and physical strength;
• the need for careful surface preparation before application.

When choosing such plaster as a wall decoration material, it is necessary to focus not only on beauty appearance final coating, but also on the intended interior.

For optimal effect, a combination general style premises, furnishings and decorative textures.

Application of decorative plaster

Self-production of Venetian plaster is a complex process and few people dare to produce it on their own. The central element of the composition is stone dust.

Lime is used to bind components. The dye will give the material the desired color. Water will help to achieve the desired consistency. It is best to purchase a ready-made packaged product.

There are two options for such plaster:

• matte;
• glossy.

The first is a pure product, applied using a certain technology in several layers. The second option involves waxing, final styling.

Venetian plaster can be applied to almost any surface:

• concrete;
• wood;
• drywall.

The material fits perfectly and retains its performance characteristics. The main thing is that the initial surface is pre-prepared.

The absence of various defects, moisture is a mandatory condition. A quartz primer with the addition of a basic dye will be the best base.

Each layer of plaster is applied according to its own technology. The work must be fast and skillful. After fixing each layer, it needs to dry, after which it is polished.

Work is carried out with the help of special tools (trowel, roller, trowel). It is quite difficult to carry out the application on your own, but the specialists cope quickly and efficiently.

Creating a unique atmosphere in your home is not at all difficult. It is enough to make a special finish or create an accent with the help of Venetian decorative plaster. The interior will be unusual and stylish.

Photo of Venetian plaster in the interior

Dreaming of creating an interior with a touch of aristocratic splendor in our home, we often turn to unusual finishing materials. Venetian plaster is one of these options. In this article, we will describe in detail and show what kind of finish it is.

What is Venetian Plaster

The history of Venetian plaster has more than one millennium, proving its uniqueness and excellent quality characteristics. Among its advantages are the following properties:

• it is an environmentally friendly finishing material;
• Venetian plaster allows you to mask small defects in wall planes as much as possible;
• the coating is durable, not subject to cracking;
• this finish will not deform from moisture if it has protective layer from hydrophobic wax;
• Venetian plaster resists temperature extremes well;
• walls with such a coating are easy to restore.

The composition of Venetian plaster has not changed much. Among the components there are dusty particles of some varieties of stones - quartz, marble, granite and others. The texture of the future surface depends on the percentage of these basic elements.

In the past, slaked lime acted as a binder, now synthetic additives are increasingly being used, which include, for example, acrylic. The juices of various plants were used for coloring, which were replaced by a variety of coloring substances of an artificial nature.

At its core, Venetian plaster is a multilayer coating that can imitate the texture of marbled, cork, mosaic panels. This effect depends on the methods of performing the finishing layer, while the main stages are almost identical.

Where appropriate to apply

To correctly apply Venetian plaster in the interior, you need to explore its capabilities.

Such cladding gives nobility and looks elegant on walls, cornices, fireplace decorative portals, columns. Given the diverse color scheme, you can fit surfaces finished using the Venetian plaster technology into ready-made style solutions that allow for such luxury. With proper observance of technology, it is possible to achieve one hundred percent feeling that the walls are finished with aristocratic marble, comfortable cork, fantastically beautiful malachite or antique mosaics.

You can achieve imitation of a well-known finishing stone - travertine, onyx, unique in color, or create craquelure - the illusion of aged plaster, which is great for decorating bas-reliefs.

Due to the good adhesion of the viscous composition, it is applied both on concrete planes and on drywall or brick. A tree that shrinks is not recommended for these purposes. Depending on the methods of work, the texture can turn out to be muted matte or solemnly elegant with a glossy sheen.

The texture of the coating depends on the dimensions of the main components. If they are dusty, then the surface will be smooth. In the presence of granules up to 2 mm in size, the plane will turn out to be embossed.

Looking at the photo in the interior of the apartment, we can conclude that Venetian plaster is used mainly for decoration internal surfaces living rooms, kitchens, hallways, corridors. If desired, you can give the effect of luxury to the bedroom. It may be used under conditions high humidity- in swimming pools, bathrooms.

Gives splendor with a touch of aristocracy decoration with imitation of stone walls to solid offices, hotels, museums, theaters, restaurants and other public buildings. It should be noted that there are varieties of acrylic-based Venetian plaster in the assortment, which are allowed for facade work.

cost of venetian plaster

The total price of finishing with Venetian plaster consists of the cost of the material and the fee for the work of a specialist. If the minimum cost of the material is approximately 650 rubles / m 2, then the second component varies depending on the type of finish obtained.

For example, the minimum price for a m 2 work when making an “antique” textured pattern or a smooth plane is 750 rubles. Application of a classic coating - 900. Professional application of marble imitation or author's exclusive works - 1300. On average, this figure is approximately 1000 rubles / m 2.

Do-it-yourself Venetian plaster

If you wish, you can decorate the premises with Venetian plaster with your own hands, if you correctly perform the entire sequence of operations reflected in numerous photos.

1. Materials. Instruments

To work, you will need a certain type of ready-made powdered plaster, water, a mixing container and tools:

• roulette, level, ruler;
• spatulas different sizes, roller;
• construction mixer;
• sponges, soft rags;
• trowel;
• skins for grinding;
• polishing machine.

1. Wall preparation

Before applying the prepared mixture, the surfaces must be prepared.

All exfoliated particles are cleaned with a scraper, dust and dirt are washed off. If the planes were painted, they are processed special means and the paint is removed. Defects in the form of protrusions are chipped off, and potholes are sealed with putty. Joints on planes made of drywall are sealed with sickle, then putty, and after complete drying, sanded with sandpaper.

Having eliminated all defects and fixed a reinforcing mesh on problematic weak areas, the entire wall is completely puttied. When everything is completely dry, sanding is carried out with sandpaper, removing dust with a vacuum cleaner or rags. Then the wall is primed, choosing a means of deep penetration. The operation of applying a layer of high-quality putty, sanding with zero sandpaper, dusting and priming is repeated one or two more times. The result is a flat and smooth plane, the shade of which should match the color of the future Venetian plaster.

1. The technology of applying Venetian plaster on the wall

Before applying, they prepare the plaster mass using a construction mixer strictly according to the instructions, buying a ready-made dry mix with the addition of the desired dye at the end of mixing.

The basic technology for applying the prepared plaster mass involves the creation of several layers in succession (usually 3, although it can be 9).

The composition is collected with a spatula on the trowel and distributed evenly with smooth rounded movements thin layer holding the instrument at a slight inclination (≈ 20°). So cover the entire wall and give time (up to 8 hours) to dry.

The peculiarity of creating the second layer is to perform chaotic short strokes crosswise, removing excess material during the reverse movement. It is this technique that creates the veins characteristic of the stone texture.

The third layer is decorative, which forms a multi-color, if necessary. The mass is applied with wave-like strokes and carefully smoothed with a trowel.

If it is required to achieve cork imitation, then the first layer is made thicker and subjected to forced drying building hair dryer, after which a characteristic texture with mini cracks is formed.

• Finish polishing

A week later, they begin the finishing operation. It consists in applying a transparent natural or synthetic wax with a sponge. The last version of the material can be selected with golden, mother-of-pearl or silver additives, giving beautiful streaks. Then on grinder set the pile nozzle and finally polish the surface. Waxing gives the walls moisture resistance.

• How long does plaster dry

The length of the complete drying of Venetian plaster to achieve operational strength objectively depends on the number of layers applied, given that each of them is dried for at least 8 hours. Before waxing, the treated surface is kept for 7 days.

How to care for Venetian plaster

Coatings with Venetian plaster are not only noble and very refined, but also unpretentious in care. When dirt appears, wipe them with a soft cloth, which is moistened with plain water. Allows such decorative trim use of non-aggressive detergents without abrasives. It is recommended to carry out an additional waxing of the planes every five years.