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Italian Plasters, Faux Finishes, Tromp L'oeil and Murals by Whiteley Design Studio

Venetian Plasters

We at Whiteley Design Studio don't look at our Venetian Plasters as just a plaster job, but instead, as art. This superior look we achieve cannot be accomplished with your over the counter plasters.

The term Venetian Plaster was coined in the early 80's here in the US because of the Venetian Region in Italy. Venetian Plaster usually refers to a polished plaster either lime or resin. Of course the term Venetian Plaster is not used in Italy, they call them decorative stuccos. Many people call them faux finish but we refer to them as Italian Plaster, Venetian Plaster or Decorative Stuccos.

Follow this link to get a brief description of lime based plasters.

Follow this link to read about our signature finish Mantovano.

All of the lime based plasters contain actual marble dust. They are dust mite resistant, non-flammable, non toxic, great for people with asthma and allergies and will age beautifully.

Calcenova Arredo

A very traditional mineral lime based finish it gives unparalleled breathability and mold resistance. Used for interior surfaces.

A great look in luxury environments where warmth of effect and naturality of the finish are predominant in respect to mechanical performance.

This is a filtered lime based, acrylic modified plaster.

Textured Fresconova

Fresconova can be used interior as well as exterior and also has breathability and mold resistance.

This is a historically correct unfiltered 100% lime plaster.

Stucco Fiorentino

This synthetic water-based Venetian Plaster has a matte finish that gives you extra performance. It is breathable, water-repellent, extra-hard, washable and re-touchable. A great choice for public environments or humid areas.

Stucco Veneziano

Our smoothest synthetic Venetian Plaster that can be applied Exterior or Interior.

It gives you extra performance as well, making it a great choice for public areas and even businesses with high humidity.

It also is breathable, water-repellent, extra-hard, washable and re-touchable

Stucco Veneziano with wax

Just as the Veneziano above.

The wax gives the finish an extra dimension.

Veneziano BiColore Stucco Veneziano Bi Colore

See Veneziano. This high-gloss resin based plaster is also an excellent choice for replacing tile in a bathroom or shower

Marmarino Marmorino

This is an extremely smooth, semi-matte plaster natural mineral finish that uses marble dust and mineral lime as its binder.

It can be used exterior as well as interior and is extremely breathable. Historically Marmorino has been more popular in the northern part of Italy.

A great product for high-end residential estates where natural products are required as well as luxury public areas where no special surface abuses are expected.

Marmorino is 100% lime plaster.

Strange Marmorino

See Marmorino, a very classical finish.

Acquarello Aquarello

Aquarello is popularly seen in the churches and villas of Italy but will work beautifully in your own kitchen. It is traditionally applied with a smooth "sand-washed look, but can be used to create a variety of heavy textured looks.

We typically layer Aquarello (acrylic based) on top of Pronotmuro (100% lime plaster.)

May be used for interior walls as well as exterior coating for block, concrete or dry wall. It is also the only plaster that is graffity resistant.

Acquarello with Interest Aquarello with Interest

For added dimension we apply a second layer of prontomuro. It also looks great by adding a raised stencil to it.

Murs Darte Murs D'Arte

Murs D'Arte is a cellulose-based plaster with sound and thermal insulation capabilities, making it great for media rooms. This rustic interior finish can also be molded or stenciled for a three-dimensional effect. This is an interior finish only.

Etruria Etruria

A synthetic, sand-textured plaster it can be used exterior as well as interior with a matte or shiny texture.

With its elastic properties and very high scrub and detergent resistance, this is a great plaster for kitchens or any room that craves a rustic ambience.

Etruria is an acrylic based plaster.

Travertino

A very subtle, matte and extremely breathable pourous plaster finish with marble dust, selected sands and mineral lime.

Travertino is classical of the decorative tradition in Tuscany and in the central part of Italy. Can be used interior as well as exterior and especially stunning for columns or to create the look of stacked marble stones.

Great use for high-end residential estates where natural products are required as well as luxury public areas where no special surface abuses are expected.

Mantovano