Image via DesignSkool Do you feel like you've been seeing plaster-this-plaster-that everywhere these days? This finish is definitely having a moment! Plaster can be used be for a variety purposes, so before we jump into how to use plaster in our homes, let's make sure we understand what it is. Wikipedia to the rescue!Plaster is a building material used for the protective or decorative coating of walls and ceilings and for moulding and casting decorative elements. In English, "plaster" usually me
Venetian plaster is a mixture of plaster and marble or limestone dust... Microcements are waterproof and durable... best for bathrooms. Microcement needs to be applied in a number of layers. Home tour of fully rendered Gold Coast home including walls, floors and ceilings. 5 Do's and Don'ts for inter
Venetian plaster is a mixture of plaster and marble or limestone dust... Microcements are waterproof and durable... best for bathrooms. Microcement needs to be applied in a number of layers. Home tour of fully rendered Gold Coast home including walls, floors and ceilings. 5 Do's and Don'ts for inter
Plastering is an age-old technique that has been used for centuries to create beautiful, smooth walls. A well-plastered wall not only adds to the aesthetics of a room but also provides a durable an…
A trend we're happy to see on the comeback circuit
Plaster fluted walls and wall panels have become a popular trend lately, and for good reason! Let's take a closer look at fluted walls and how you can get the look in your home.
How we preserved our 100 year old lath and plaster walls to make them beautiful again. Tearing them down and replacing with drywall is not always the answer
Faux Venetian plaster is an imitation of real lime-based plasters and the specific techniques used by the practitioners of the craft of "Scagliola"—an
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Say hello to my latest obsession: plaster walls. I’m not talking about the super tacky plaster walls of yesteryear. I’m talking about plaster walls in a far more modern context. When plaster is done right,…
The Venetian polished plaster stucco & marmarino finishes the team creates were gained from classical training in Verona, these finishes can be performed in both natural mineral & synthetic mediums.
Forget everything you know about faux finishes of the past. Today’s DIY color-washed walls, including lime-wash paint applications, lend a dreamy, dimensional look to walls. We’ll show you how to paint color-washed walls to perfection.
In this post I transform my home office and show you my painting techniques for how to create a faux plaster wall using paint.
I've decided on a plaster finish in my kitchen remodel. What is plaster anyway? I'll show you a few examples of plaster wall ideas for the kitchen.
Baring all: the raw plaster wall look. Mina Holland and Freddie Webb have literally stripped back their Victorian home in south east London.
