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 and texture. Below is a sample wall I did just to make sure the owners were completely comfortable with the finish before we got started.
The clients asked me to come up with something that would work well in their elegant Mediterranean home. It was easy to see how using a richer color for the interior walls would help accent the substantial crown moldings, baseboards, and casings and give the home more richness and depth. The owners commented that once the walls started getting plastered the paint job on the walls began to look like primer – as if the house had not been completely finished until we showed up.
My good friend Bill Kaiser, owner of Elite Plaster in Bend, Oregon, and his brother David came up to help out with the project. Both guys, although relatively young, have a great deal of expertise in Venetian plaster application, as well as extensive exterior stucco knowledge. Bill’s done numerous exterior applications with Intonachino in central Oregon over the past few years.
We ran our material as a modified wet-on-wet application. First coat was applied and allowed to go to set – as soon as we were sure there were no soft spots on the first coat we went right back in with the finish coat, waited for that to firm up, and then came back with a clean trowel to press and smooth the finish.
This technique saves some time and materials as compared to a traditional application in which one allows the first coat to go completely dry and come back next day. Another advantage of going wet-on-wet is that the residual moisture in the first coat gives the second coat more open time, eliminating concerns about cold joints and lap marks even over large walls. I wouldn’t recommend the same application on an exterior – you’re much better off doing a full first coat and letting it dry completely for exteriors.
We still have a week’s worth of work doing sealer and finishing columns and a couple of accent areas next week, but most of the wall surfaces are complete. Those exterior stucco guys move fast! Here’s a before of the hallway:
And after:
I’ll post more finished shots when we get ‘er all done.
Looks like the crew is running through this one. I like the long scaffolding for the long run.
5star finish guys!! Great composition. A nice authentic finish with a timeless look, that’s the way intonochino should be done…. Great color choice as well..
Thanks Stuart!
Hi there,
The finish is gorgeous. I’m a decorative artist in business for going on 9 years. I’ve always steered away from trowel finishes since I am known for my fine hand painting. I must admit, I’ve been tempted to add plaster finishes to my portfolio. ( I’m sure you’re shaking your head wondering why I would do anything else), like I said I’m a trained fine artist, and a one person operation.
I’ve heard al sort so of fees that range from $7 per sq. ft to $15 and upward depending on the firm, the location etc. would you mind sharing how you price a job?
Do you have any distriibutors in the NYC metro area, or do you only sell your product direct?
Thanks for your response,
sincerely,
Joan
Joan Kottler Custom Decorative Painting
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Hi there,
Do you have any distriibutors in the NYC metro area, or do you only sell your product direct?
Thanks for your response,
sincerely,
Joan
Joan Kottler Custom Decorative Painting
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Hi Joan,
Currently we do not have any distributors on the east coast, so we can sell direct to you. We are able to give you good enough pricing on direct sales that it will offset any shipping charges.
On the square foot pricing, they vary quite a bit, but the numbers you mentioned are a pretty accurate range of what is being charged out there. Feel free to email me directly – aaron@stuccoitaliano.us – if you have additional pricing questions.
Aaron