Guide on Faux Venetian Plaster and Venetian Plaster
                     
Acrylic vs. Lime
Real Venetian plaster is formed of 
sedimentary rock, marble dirt, and 
natural or artificial pigment. Availability 
Faux Venetian plaster is made of of Venetian 
acrylic and natural or artificial 
pigment.  plaster
It is intended to replicate Scagliola, Authentic Venetian plaster recipes 
which is an Italian plaster technique are passed down from generation 
that has been used for hundreds of to generation, among Italian 
years. This technique resulted in a artisans and craftsmen. This means 
very product that felt and appeared that there are very few people who 
like real marble. can make authentic Venetian  
plaster. Because it is difficult to 
find, faux Venetian plaster is often 
used in place of the original lime 
mixture.
Application technique
The traditional 
method of applying Venetian plaster is to apply 
layer after layer with a trowel, then polish it to 
give an illusion of texture and depth. Cost
 
Real 
The plaster should dry completely between 
Venetian plaster Toronto
each coat. The wall should be completely 
 is at least 40% marble 
smooth before starting the application process. 
dust and expensive 
Faux Venetian plaster is applied with a spatula. 
pigment, which makes 
Both materials can be sanded to resemble 
authentic Venetian 
marble or have a stone-like texture.
plaster very expensive. 
Add to that the restricted 
accessibility, which 
additionally creates high 
value, creating fake 
Venetian plaster the sole 
choice for several owners.
The durability of these Plaster
Faux Venetian plaster is essentially a thin plaster, up to about three coats, of tinted plaster, so it can easily be 
scratched and damaged. Real Venetian plaster is done in many, many layers, is it is thick and does not 
damage easily.
Faux Venetian plaster is essentially a thin plaster, up to about three coats, of tinted plaster, so it can easily be 
scratched and damaged. 
The Venetian plaster is done in many, many layers, so it is thicker and does not damage easily. 
Faux Venetian Plaster is used as an internal wall treatment while Real Venetian Plaster can be used on 
interior and exterior walls as it is much thicker and more durable.
Venetian plaster is a nifty way to decorate the interior and exterior surfaces. It imparts old-world charm, 
understated sophistication, and an elegant look. At the same time, it does not have a high cost, long 
installation time, or contains lime. The downside of not being as durable as real Venetian plaster does not 
outweigh all the positive attributes of the product.
So here are the main difference between; Faux Venetian Plaster and Venetian Plaster. Hope it must clear 
your mind to choose the best for you, if not. Then you can contact the Mas
 Construction for Venetian plaster services Toronto consult them, what's best for you. Call us at Phone: +1 
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