DIY For Applying Of Venetian Plaster Paint

The Venetian plaster paint is available in home décor or painting stores in cans. It is mostly used in the interior painting to build a distinctive look for the rooms. The plaster is a liquid similar to paints, that can be applied in different parts of the rooms to impose a glossy and shiny appearance. The glossy appearance is due to the marble dust present in the mixture. The procedure or steps to apply the Venetian plasters is as follows:

It is important to understand the method of painting, before applying the paints on the walls; it is suggested to buy a few sheets of drywall. You should practice the application of the paintings by applying them on the sheets of the drywall. Practice for one or two times will make proper painting possible on the walls with confidence to use the tools and develop proper skills. Try and experiment with different textures before applying final Venetian plaster paint.

If you are trying to add different colors with different designs, then you should try little mixes of the combination in different proportions to find the satisfactory mixture and then make the final quantity to apply on the wall surfaces.

Clean the Walls and Room

Clean the walls and room properly; there should be no dust and dirt. The presence of dirt and dust may cause difficulty in applying it on the surface of the walls. So, it is important to clean the room and walls to make it free from dust and dirt. Place a plastic sheet or a large cloth so that the residues of the plasters do not fall on the floor, leading to the sticky floor.

Remember to fill the cracks and work on the damages of the walls or ceilings before applying the Venetian plaster paint.

The glossy surface can be difficult to the application of the plaster so brushing of the surface by sand can enable the gloss to attach to the plaster on the surface.

Do not use sharpened trowels or else it can leave sharp lines, round-edged trowels make the work easy.

Plastering can be allergic to some people, so it is always better for people to use gloves for hands and respirator face masks for resisting any kind of allergy.

Mix the Venetian Plaster Paints

You should know the proper combination and mixing of the plaster paint to gain the proper color. Mix as much quantity can be applied on the walls, do not leave it for the next day. The properties of the mixture may be destroyed, and the mixture may not be stable to be applied on the surface.

So, first of all, open the can or container and apply the tints with proper mixing of ingredients. Start from any one corner of the room and slowly proceed to the other parts. Use trowel for the thickness of 4mm to 6mm that you can spread to an extent of 4 feet to 6feet at once. Apply the plaster after the first plaster paint will be kept exposed to air to dry for a day and the next day add Venetian plaster paint to the rest of the surface.

Venetian plaster is popular in use because of the durability and appearance that lasts longer with the least damages on the surfaces of the walls protecting the inner portion of the bricks with less no exposure to the exterior atmosphere. Remember to make a list of the tools required before starting the work.