Venetian & Italian Plaster
How to Hire a Venetian Plaster Artisan
Venetian plaster is a lime-based decorative finish applied in multiple thin layers and burnished to a marble-like depth. For luxury residential and hospitality projects, the artisan's training and material knowledge matter as much as the portfolio.
What to look for
Ask about lime vs. acrylic systems, sample boards in your lighting conditions, and experience with wet areas vs. feature walls.
Budget expectations
Feature walls typically start at $15–$40 per square foot installed for artisan-grade work; full rooms and commercial lobbies scale higher.
Questions to ask
Who prepares substrates? Do you train applicators or work hands-on? Can you match an existing sample or architect specification?