Venetian Plaster Installation in Los Angeles

Venetian plaster is a lime-based plaster applied in thin, hand-troweled layers and burnished to a soft sheen, giving walls a depth and movement that paint can't replicate. It's one of the most requested decorative finishes we install across Los Angeles.

Because it's a hand-applied craft finish, the result varies with the applicator's technique — we sample the finish on your actual wall before committing to a full room so you know exactly what you're getting.

What's Included

Our Venetian Plaster Process

1. Sample and consultation — We apply small on-wall samples in your space so you can see the actual sheen and color under your lighting.
2. Surface preparation — Walls are primed and, if needed, skim-coated smooth to give the plaster a clean base.
3. Layered application — Plaster is applied in multiple thin coats, each troweled and partially burnished before the next.
4. Final polish and sealing — The final layer is burnished to the desired sheen and sealed with wax if selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Venetian plaster different from paint?

It's a genuine plaster material applied in layers and burnished by hand, giving real texture and depth, versus paint's flat, uniform surface.

How long does a Venetian plaster room take?

Because of the multiple layers and drying time between coats, plan on several days for a full room, longer than a standard paint job.

Can it be repaired if damaged?

Yes, though repairs require blending new plaster into the existing finish by hand — not a simple touch-up like flat paint.

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