Since I started this blog I have had numerous emails asking me questions about Venetian and or Lime plasters.
So I offer this page for you to ask away at your hearts content …any questions regarding interior or exterior lime plaster,Venetian plasters,clay, stucco and rain screen applications, also historical lath and plaster repair and maintenance .
Can lime plasters be used in kitchens / bathrooms or high traffic areas?
Nov. 9, 2009
Yes. Authentic lime plaster can be used in any room. Water contact areas are treated with water repellent waxes and in some cases water based penetrating sealers are used.Tadelakt lime plaster ..installed correctly may be installed in a bathroom shower stall or cubicle.
Can you customize a plaster finish just for me?
Nov. 9, 2009
Yes. Because of the artistic nature of Authentic Italian plaster application, each wall will be a unique statement with its own distinctive look. We will work with you or your designer to customize colors & finishes,we can also create fusion finishes incorporating the use of multiple different materials creating multiple textures
How many different types of plaster do you use?
Nov. 9, 2009
* Marmorino classic - gives a very shiny, high gloss finish. * Metallic Marmorino - a very fine plaster, which gives a shimmer like finish. * Marmorino Carrara - stone like in a matt or shiny finish. Can be applied in pitted & dragged finishes,with multiple colors * Intonachino- xtra-fine & fine and Intonachino medium and coarse, mainly used for dragging, pitting and travertine effects. * Tadelakt- our most sought after finish,a Morrocan technique used for centuries in the north of Africa. * Sale Pepe - Decorative salt and pepper finish. * coccio pesto- using crushed red terracota * Natural Hydraulic Limes
Over what types of surface can these plasters be applied?
Nov. 9, 2009
Authentic Lime plasters can be applied over new or existing drywall, gypsum plastered, or painted walls,Interior or exterior surfaces such as stucco brown coats. Surfaces must be clean, free of dust, grease and moisture.Loose paint must be removed and repairs to any cracks in the surface must be repaired before application. In most cases we will not apply a lime finish over existing or stucco brown coats applied by others,Authentic Plaster FX requires that the rain screen lathing and brown coat applications are installed by us,although on one occasion we supervised the installation of a stucco brown coat to our specifications ...and then finished the exterior with Intonachino lime plaster .
What are Venetian Plasters?
Nov. 9, 2009
The natural plasters we use are composed of natural ingredients which contain fine lime putty, marble dust, colored marble dusts and silica's. Natural earth oxides are used to pigment the plasters. One popular finish we use "coccia pesto" contains a brick dust or crushed terracotta decorative "aggregate"
Where are the plasters you use from?
Nov. 9, 2009 by Authenticlime
The Authentic lime plasters we use are sourced from the northern region of Italy,the "veneto" region and are Produced by a small family run company which has been producing high quality lime since the 1930's. The plasters they produce have been used in the restoration of many historic buildings in the area.
