| Definitions: Trompe l'oeil - French - "trick the eye" - a painted finish that looks real or dimensional such as stone blocks or moldings Decorative Finish - purely decorative finish that can be multiple layers. Generally, layering of glazes achieves more perceived depth in a painted finish, including faux finishes. Faux Finish - a recognizable painted/glazed finish such as marble, leather or stone Plaster - a textural substance that is normally troweled onto a surface Venetian Plaster -Fine Marmorino is generically known as Venetian plaster. In actuality, an entire family of "Venetian plasters" exists. Traditionally, many of the Venetian plaster finishes consist of a multiple layered finish that is burnished to a high sheen & has a glass-like finish that remains cool to the touch. Artistic Effects Studio, trained by an Italian master applicator, offers only the finest of imported Italian lime plasters and is the first in the area to offer these beautiful plasters made of all natural ingredients. These plasters are composed of finely crushed marble, slaked lime, and natural resins. Even the tints are mineral and all natural. With all natural ingredients which includes an all natural finishing wax, Artistic Effects Studio has eliminated the need for any solvent based waxes. Trowel techniques vary with the different looks. There is a visual difference between the real Italian plasters and the imitation acrylics. It really is a waste of time and money for a client to accept the acrylic facsimiles when contracting a classic Venetian finish . Traditionally, Venetian plasters were lighter & more neutral in color, however a wide range of light to dark colors is available, including custom tinting. Classic applications of Venetian Plasters require that a wall have a grade 5 finish. Venetian Plaster is not an advisable finish over imperfect walls unless repairs are made to achieve grade 5. |