Venetian Polished Plaster
The Marble Finish
Turn any simple surface into a decorative showstopper with our Italian decorative plaster.
Venetian polished plaster suits modern and sophisticated interiors and will bring style and luxury to your home.
Smooth and cool to the touch, the colours and finishes that are crafted by hand, making every wall an individual work of art.
Explore the vibrant world of artistry through the stunning creations of Venetian Paintings in our photo gallery.
Feature Wall in Lounge area - Palm Beach
Black Venetian Polished Plaster protected with Beeswax on top
Feature Wall Hotel Reception - Surfers Paradise
Blue Venetian Polished Plaster Wall protected with Beeswax on top
Aesthetics
Humidity resistance and breathability
Humidity resistance and breathability
Plaster from Venice has a distinct style that is difficult to imitate. It’s deep and luxurious, perfect for adding a touch of class to any room. Venetian plaster can be done in hundreds of different colours to meet the needs of any interior design scheme.
Humidity resistance and breathability
Humidity resistance and breathability
Humidity resistance and breathability
Two advantages that make venetian plaster a coating that prevents accumulated and condensed damp, reinforces and waterproofs walls and ceilings and also facilitates natural breathability.
Easy Maintenance
Humidity resistance and breathability
Easy Maintenance
Many people believe Venetian plaster is so beautiful that it must be hard to maintain. But just the opposite is true. Venetian plaster doesn’t require too much maintenance. The smooth finish dries quickly, and it’s easy to clean.
When it comes to maintaining the surface, all that’s needed is an application of beeswax or specific sealer.
Durable
Not just another ordinary decoration
Easy Maintenance
Venetian plaster is also a highly durable wall finish. The finish was used in homes that were destroyed centuries ago in Pompeii, Italy. Archaeologists have uncovered beautiful walls made with Venetian plaster that were not damaged by the volcano that covered the city. With proper care, today’s Venetian plaster can also last for hundreds of years.
Durable doesn't mean indestructible. It can be scratched or chipped if something hard hits a surface covered with this material. Even so, the finish is tough and can withstand plenty of wear and tear.
Sustainable Material
Not just another ordinary decoration
Not just another ordinary decoration
As well as being an environmentally friendly material, Venetian plaster is also a sustainable choice. The plaster is made with lime (calcium carbonate) which is a renewable resource.
What’s more, it can be recycled back into limestone when it’s no longer needed as a surface covering. Calcium carbonate is also extremely durable, and it can last for years.
Not just another ordinary decoration
Not just another ordinary decoration
Not just another ordinary decoration
A calming abstract mural that adds both interest and depth to your living space. The natural elegance of Venetian Plasters thus marries ease of application and resistance, conceiving solutions suitable for every type of surface and use: from the walls and ceilings of private homes and commercial spaces to those of high traffic areas. Perfect for interiors and wet areas.
It is one of the oldest decorating products that represents timelessness, more than anything.
Where we use Venetian plaster
Feature walls in lounges and bedrooms, hotel receptions and lobbies, restaurants and bars, bathrooms and wet areas, ceilings, fireplaces and TV walls. Recent work includes a black feature wall in a lounge in Palm Beach and a blue feature wall at a hotel reception in Surfers Paradise.
How we apply it
1. Consultation and samples
We visit, look at the space and the light, and prepare sample boards so you can choose colour and finish on site.
2. Wall preparation
Surfaces are repaired, levelled and primed; good preparation is what makes the finish last.
3. Hand application
The plaster is applied by trowel in several thin coats. Every wall is done by hand, so every wall is unique.
4. Polishing
The last coat is burnished to bring out the depth and shine.
5. Protection
We finish with beeswax or a specific sealer, which protects the surface and makes it easy to clean.
Italian craftsmanship
Claudio Pesci is an Italian painter and decorator with more than 25 years of experience in Italy and Australia. Venetian plaster was born in Italy, and every wall we create is finished by hand, one coat at a time.
Areas we cover
We work across the Gold Coast and Brisbane, down to Tweed Heads and Byron Bay. Most of our jobs are in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Southport, Hope Island, Palm Beach, Helensvale, Coomera, Pimpama, Ormeau and Tweed Heads. Not sure if we cover your suburb? Just ask for a free quote.
Frequently Asked Questions. Venetian Polished Plaster
Please reach us at venetianpaintings@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. With the right sealer it resists humidity and can be used in wet areas.
In most cases yes, after the right preparation. We check your walls during the free quote.
It depends on the size of the area and the drying time between coats. We give you a clear timeframe with your free quote.
Clean it with a soft damp cloth, and re-wax it when needed to bring back the shine.