Imagine the beauty of Venice with true Venetian Plaster that will last a lifetime!  Vessenza uses the traditional European methods which date back thousands of years.


Benefits Of Venetian Plaster

Mold and mildew resistant, ecologically sound, breathable, non-allergenic, non-toxic, non-flammable.

May be used on common support: drywall, concrete, chalk

Many of the finishes may be waxed for added protection and durability.

Gloss on some finishes comes naturally from the trowel.



Here are a few of our popular finishes:

venetian finishes

essence of elegance

Travertino:

EFFECT DESCRIPTION: Subtle, extremely smooth.  Matte finish with marble dust & select sands. May be applied plain or in blocks.

TOP FEATURES: Extremely breathable, natural mineral finish. Classical of the decorative tradition in Tuscany and in the central part of Italy.

INTENDED USE: High-end residential estates where natural products are required. Luxury public areas where no special surface abuses are expected.

Veneziano: Smoothest plaster finish.

SUITABILITY: Exteriors / Interiors

TOP FEATURES: Breathable, water-repellent, extra-hard, extra-washable, self-polishing. Easy to touch up in time.

INTENDED USE: Wherever the emotion of mineral plaster is required, but with extra performance (Luxury public environments, humid areas, bathrooms).

Calcenova:  Unparalleled breathability and mold resistance.

INTENDED USE: Luxury environments where warmth of effect and naturalness of the finish are predominant in respect to mechanical performance.

(Smooth semi-gloss finish with translucent marble-like appearance. Natural lime Venetian Plaster is used in Italy for restorations where authenticity is important. Cool and smooth to the touch like polished stone.

Marmorino:  Extremely smooth, semi-matte finish with marble dust.

SUITABILITY: Exteriors / Interiors.

FEATURES: Extremely Breathable, Natural mineral finish. Very classical finish, historically more popular in the northern part of Italy.

INTENDED USE: High-end residential estates where natural products are required. Luxury public areas where no special surface abuses are  expected.

Marmorino:Little Marble" Italian plaster is traditionally very popular in the Northern part of Italy. Satin finish, cool to the touch like marble.

Rasa Calce:

Pure slaked lime.

Thicker application results in larger cracking.

Fiorentino:  Matte finish Venetian Plaster for Interiors. It is breathable water-repellent, extra-hard, washable, Easy to touch up in time.

INTENDED USE: Wherever the emotion of mineral plaster is required, but with extra performance (Luxury public environments, humid areas).

(The only authentic Venetian plaster with a truly matte finish.)

Coccio Pesto: The Venetian plaster known as Coccio Pesto has been in use since Roman times, when artisans added crushed roof tiles or bricks to their plaster, giving it a characteristic light salmon color. This recipe adds real Italian old roof tiles to fine Marmorino; the bits are easily visible in the finished wall surface. Satin finish, extremely smooth, and cool to the touch like marble.

Metallo: The mica flakes contained in this Venetian plaster bring your walls and ceilings alive with the glowing patina of hand-rubbed metal. Available in your choice of rich shades of gold, silver, bronze, copper, verde, and custom gold or silver-toned pastels.

Acquarello:

EFFECT DESCRIPTION: Uneven stain

SUITABILITY: Exteriors / Interiors

TOP FEATURE: Aerosol graffiti resistant.

INTENDED USE: Urban historical building.

Murs D’Arte:

EFFECT DESCRIPTION: Rustic. 

SUITABILITY: Interiors.

TOP FEATURES: Sound and thermal insulation capabilities.

Montovano:

SUITABILITY: Interiors.

TOP FEATURES: The mineral finish traditional of Italian decorative school. Unparalleled breathability and mold resistance.

INTENDED USE: Luxury environments where warmth of effect and naturalness of the finish are predominant in respect to mechanical performance.

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We have samples of each of our finishes in convenient sample sizes that we can bring to you in order for you to experience in person the different textures & depths of our finishes. Call us today at 360.701.8873 to set up a free consultation, or contact us at essence@vessenza.com.

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