A trowel will be the main application tool for the plaster.
Venetian plastering is a finishing technique which applies thin layers of plaster to the wall and then is lightly sanded to expose the different layers of plaster. The final look provides depths of color within the wall design. Behr is a manufacturer of venetian plaster. The plaster can be purchased at many home improvement stores. Applying Venetian plaster is an easy but time consuming process. Expect the project to take at least a few days to complete as one layer of the plaster must dry completely before applying the next layer.
Instructions
1. Prepare the walls for the plaster. Clean the walls with a rag and water to remove any stains that may show through the plaster later. If required, prime the wall to make sure previous wall colors will not seep through the finished wall.
2. Tape any edge areas that are not to be covered by plaster with painters tape. Use painters tape to cover trim, window sills and ceilings that you do not want covered with the plaster.
3. Apply the first layer of plaster to the walls. Use the small putty knife to apply the plaster directly onto the trowel. Apply the plaster in wide strokes. Do not establish a set pattern as this will add to the look later. The first layer of plaster needs to be smooth so do not allow any buildup in specific areas. For corners and hard to reach areas of the room use the smaller putty knife to apply the plaster. Do not worry if the first coat is not even and looks blotchy, this will be filled in and corrected with additional layers of plaster. Allow the plaster to dry completely, which may take anywhere from one to four hours, depending on room conditions and how thick the plaster layer has been applied.
4. Apply the second layer of plaster. Use a similar process of applying the plaster for the second coat. The main difference is that it does not have to be as smooth and precise. Allow small amounts of build up and texture as you plaster the wall. Avoid large globs or excessive build ups, however. Allow the plaster to dry completely.
5. Apply the third layer of plaster. This final layer should be completed as closely in technique to the first layer as possible. The third layer will fill in the cracks that the second textured layers may have left. Let the plaster dry completely.
6. Use a hand sander with 100 grit sandpaper. Sand in an up and down pattern. Apply very light pressure because you do not want to remove too much plaster from the wall. The sander will basically polish the top coat, which is also known as burnishing.
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