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interior wall finish

Venetian plaster

Thin layers of polished Italian plaster troweled on for a smooth, marble-like finish with depth and translucent quality. Premium specification.

Cost tier

LUXURY

Cost / sqft

$12–$30

Install

specialty

Durability

premium

Maintenance

low

Moisture

good

Cost notes

Master plasterer required; finish quality varies wildly with skill.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: polished, burnished, matte
  • Color range: earth tones, any custom tinted
  • Pattern: solid, veined depth
  • Visual weight: medium

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: plaster, Venetian, premium, Mediterranean