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Italian plaster walls are walls finished in the lime and marble plasters that come from the Italian tradition. "Italian plaster" is not one product but a family of finishes, from the high shine of polished stucco to the stone texture of travertine. This guide explains the main types, what each looks like, and where each one suits.
Venetian plaster is what Zavoré supplies, installs and teaches, and our own team provides Venetian plaster installation across the UK.
The depth comes from layers of real lime and marble pressed with a steel trowel, not from a printed or painted effect. Each wall is laid by hand, so no two are identical. Lime finishes also let solid walls breathe, which suits older British houses.
| Room | Finish that suits it |
|---|---|
| Living room feature wall | Polished plaster or Marmorino |
| Hallway and stairs | Marmorino or textured plaster for durability |
| Bedroom | Soft Marmorino or Travertino |
| Bathroom outside the shower | Waxed polished plaster |
| Period home with solid walls | Breathable lime finishes |
For more, read Venetian plaster walls, room by room and the history of Venetian plaster.
Buy the material tinted to your colour from our plasters, learn to lay it at the Zavoré Academy, or have our team install it.
A family of decorative lime and marble plasters from the Italian tradition, including Venetian plaster, Marmorino and Travertino.
Venetian plaster is the best known type of Italian plaster, but the term also covers Marmorino, Travertino and other finishes.
Yes, once the joints are filled and the board is primed. See Venetian plaster on plasterboard.
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