I' thinking about having Venetian Plaster in some of my rooms. Can anyone tell me the benefits of Stucco Veneziano over traditional Venetian Plaster.

Thanks

MartinH

Veneziano is a very durable finish. I don't know which plasters you are considering or if you are doing the work yourself. If you are hiring a professional, they should have a solid background regarding each type of plaster they use. It also helps to know

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It would help us answer your questions more accurately if you could answer the following ...
Will you be doing the work yourself?
Which brand of plaster have you seen?
Where are you considering the application? i.e. bathroom, bedroom, living room, kitchen?

Hello. I won't be doing the work myself, I will be hiring a contractor. The work will be carried out in the bathroom and kitchen. I've been doing some searching on the internet for polished plasters to find out which is best. I know traditional venetian plaster is made from lime which has great properties, but I am also looking for a plaster that will give me a great shine but be kind to the enviroment.

If you are looking for the best, you have found it. Sounds like you are going for beauty, durability and longevity. I would use Safra's version of Veneziano. It is a gorgeous finish with a high polish, it is extremely durable and it cleans well. Since you have been researching finishes, I would also like to mention that this particular finish absolutely does not require a wax or sealer and does not require any maintanence once applied.

Well said, Amy!

Martin, in case you are not aware of it--Safra Stucco Veneziano is available from trained and certified SOIP graduates only. The required extensive study and instruction, insures the highest quality application for their products.
BTW, Safra Veneziano can be patched if the need does occur. This feature also makes it stand apart from the other brands.

You can find a qualified applicator on the "Find An Applicator" page of The School Of Italian Plasters web site.

Find an Applicator:
http://www.italianplasters.com/findapplicators.index.htm

David

Hello all.Firstly I would like to thank you all for the replies and the advise. Amy, yes I am looking for beauty and durability, but I'am also looking for a product that is environmentally friendly and made from natural materials. Any suggestions?
Nancy, I'm based in the UK but I have just had a house built in Spain and the Venetian Plaster is for this house.
David, do you know of anyone in the UK or southern Spain. Thanks MartinH

Hi Martin,

I know of some Safra applicators in the UK, but the two Safra representives listed below should know of those in Spain also.

Please contact either:

Export Sales
Daniela Sirch
Tel +39 045 6330212
Cel +39 335 7898644
e-mail: daniela.sirch@safracolors.it

Decoration Academy
Filippo Caliari
Tel +39 045 7900511
Cel +39 335 7898649
e-mail: filippo.caliari@decoration-academy.net


David

Hi Martin,

The generic term Stucco Veneziano usually refers to a thin highly polished plaster. The plaster may be either resin based or lime.
Safra makes many different plasters. Mostly lime based, but some are resin based or resin fortified. Their Stucco Veneziano is resin based.

Kitchens and baths of course create special considerations as to moisture and possible staining.

Lime based plasters in these environments will require sealing with either a wax or siloxane sealer. This is why Amy so highly recommended Safra Stucco Veneziano.

What are you looking for when you say environmentally friendly and made from natural materials? Pure lime? Or will some modification be ok?

A bit more input may be helpful.

Thank you!

David

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To Reply quickly,
I would definitely find a Safra applicator. The training aspect is a must. Too many variables can occur, and from the professional aspect of my trade, there are a lot of unschooled finishers who use many different types of materials. If you stick with Safra, you are safe.
It sounds like you should take a look into Calcenova (filtered, 100% lime), Fresconova (unfiltered, 100% lime), Calcenova Arredo (lime based and modified with resin). They all have the qualities that you require. Eco friendly, beautiful, traditional, and durable, not as much so as Veneziano, but again, they do possess their own unique attributes.
I have never been to Spain, I have a trowel, and travel.

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Originally posted by MartinH:
I'm based in the UK but I have just had a house built in Spain and the Venetian Plaster is for this house.
David, do you know of anyone in the UK or southern Spain. Thanks MartinH

Hi Martin, here is Daniela from Italy, we do have someone in UK who can give you any information and help and find an applicator too.
Contact me and I give you the details. However we do have no-one in Spain.

Ciao daniela

Hi David. The house in Spain has been constructed from natural earth materials, and what I mean by environmentally friendly (and this is important to me) is that the Venetian Plaster and any waxes if needed must not contain any man made chemicals.

MartinH

Hi Martin,

I like the way your house construction sounds! Building methods in the US often differ greatly from other Western areas. What type of walls will the plasters be applied to? Gypsum boards, concrete panels, civil plaster or another substrate?

David

Amy,

This may be your chance to make the big move!

Hablo Espanol? You can apply to be the Safra distributor in España

David

Hi David

All of the internal walls have been finished using a traditional Non Hydraulic Lime plaster onto lath, and the walls have a nice smooth finish. All thats left to do now is to decorate, furnish and then we can move in.
MartinH