Venetian Plaster
Venetian plaster, a common phrase for lime plasters, come in many varieties. It is composed of slaked limestone, marble chips, water and pigment. From shiny, smooth and full of color variation, to coarse and monochrome. It can be used on walls, ceilings and in wet areas such as showers. Lime plasters age well, enhancing it's organic beauty.
Photo: Vasari Marmorino
Micro-cement
Known for its durability, creative versatility and ability to hold color, micro-cement can replicate the smooth and mottled look of Venetian plaster as well as the more monochrome and rough look of concrete. It is composed of cement, sand and an acrylic binder, ideal for high traffic, high wear areas like floors, exteriors or commercial spaces.
Photo: Milestone
Tadelakt
Tadelakt is a Moroccan style finish comprised of similar ingredients to "Venetian plaster" with a variation on the application process. It is as much of a process as it is a product. It can be used on walls and ceilings and is designed for wet areas. Tadelakt is often smooth semi-shiny and monochromatic, showing less variation than other plasters.
Photo: Atova Tadelakt
Gypsum plaster
Gypsum plaster can be used to achieve many looks, from thick and textured to smooth and shiny. It dries fairly matte and can be sealed to be shiny. Popular products we use are Portola Paints Roman Clay, and USG Diamond Finish. Gypsum plasters are not suitable for wet or high humidity locations.
Photo: Portola Paints Roman Clay with their eggshell (shiny) top coat.