Vessenza - Venetian Finishes

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:

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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.

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.