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Cracking up – notes on prepping for Venetian Plaster and Lime Finishes in general.

Here are the 5 biggest issues I see out there concerning prep work:
1 – Stop the cracks – Can you do an exterior?  Sure!  Can you do a shower?  Sure!  But you gotta stop the cracks.  So you have to know what you are doing.  Or hire someone that does.  And a very important point [...]

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Venetian Plaster Installation – Intonachino X-Fine Interior

This project involves the interior installation of about 6000 square feet of our Intonachino Extra Fine lime plaster.  We are doing the finish in a distressed style, leaving some random openings between the first and second coat and lacing in some lighter highlights.
We went through a number of samples to find just the right color [...]

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Venetian Plastering Tip: How to Tint Your Wax to Soften Contrast

This is a really helpful little trick for calming down your Venetian Plaster finishes, especially the more saturated colors.  Pay careful attention, though, about not overtinting your wax. Be conservative and always test a small area first to be sure.  You have to wait until it dries back to really know what you’re going to [...]

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