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Lime-based plaster applied in thin layers and burnished by hand to a soft, almost wet-looking sheen. It has been the finish of Italian palazzi for five centuries and it changes a room more than any paint colour can.
The finish
A single Venetian plaster wall gives a room a focal point. The texture shifts as the light moves, so the room never looks quite the same twice.
Polished plaster is built up in several thin coats, each one compressed with a steel trowel until the surface tightens and begins to shine. The result is cool and smooth to the touch with a depth that comes from the layers beneath. We work from feature walls to full rooms, in any colour and any sheen from chalky matte to high polish.
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Where it works
A warm, low-sheen wall behind the table.
Plaster walls paired with a microcement floor.
Gold-toned or deep-coloured statement surfaces.
First impressions, from the moment the door opens.
Why clients choose it
Multiple layers create a surface with real movement and translucency.
From soft matte to a mirror-like polish.
Each wall is unique to the person who trowelled it.
Natural materials that suit period and modern homes alike.
Harder than painted plaster and easy to wipe.
Walls in plaster, floors in microcement, one consistent palette throughout.
Projects
Specification
Every project is specified to the room. These are the typical figures; your written quote confirms the exact build-up for your space.
| Material | Lime-based Venetian plaster, polished plaster, marmorino |
| Finish | Matte, satin or high polish |
| Colours | Any, including metallic tints |
| Typical install | 2 to 4 days per room |
| Surfaces | Plasterboard, skimmed walls, existing plaster |
| Care | Dust or wipe with a soft damp cloth |
Questions
No. Microcement is cement-based and matte; Venetian plaster is lime-based and can be burnished to a sheen. We use both and will suggest the one that suits the room.
Yes, with the right sealer. For shower enclosures we recommend microcement; for the rest of the bathroom plaster works beautifully.
It is harder than paint and skims well. If it is ever damaged it can be repaired locally and re-polished.
“The whole process was straightforward from the first visit to the final seal. No surprises, and no mess left behind.”
Next step
We come to you, look at the space, talk through the finishes that suit it and give you a fixed written quote within 24 hours. No obligation, no hard sell.
Booking site visits for the next few weeks. Limited installation slots each month.
