Posted by: European Finishes in MyBlog on Sep 30, 2009
Italian-lime plaster, also referred to as “Venetian Plaster” is not paint! It is an all-natural product that is produced in Italy and is shipped to the USA in plastic buckets. Lime plaster has the consistency of a paste and is applied with a trowel, not a brush or roller.
This hand-troweled technique uses multiple layers to create a finish that has depth and durability. The artisan uses a hawk to rest the plaster on and applies the plaster onto the surface with a special imported, stainless steel trowel. Note: the use of the hawk is optional. Applicators can apply the plaster directly to their trowel with the aid of a spatula. Paint is a superficial film that has no depth or translucency, making paint very one-dimensional!