Venetian Plaster Tutorial For Beginners

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[@brandonterzic]

doing my first Venetian plaster work tomorrow. Glad I watched this. thanks

[@annamanukyan9306]

Great video! The one thing I wouldn’t agree - even though you are beginner invest in your tools. It will make your work so much easier and enjoyable, it will make the result of your work so much better and it will save you money in long term. Especially you don’t have to spend thousands on equipment, just get at least those 3 mentioned in the video- application trowel, burnishing trowel and a scraper.

[@AlongForItAll]

Agree. If you think you’re going to get into plastering… go ahead and get the good tools because you’ll probably end up buying them anyways.

[@annamanukyan9306]

@@AlongForItAll you’ll never know if you are going to get Into plastering if you are started with wrong tools 😜

[@heatherg5338]

Excellent information! Gives me the confidence to try this process on my walls.

[@AlongForItAll]

I’m glad! Can’t wait for you to get started.

[@venetianplasterexoticwallf5313]

Love it, Exotic love, thank you and very detail, My man!!

[@AlongForItAll]

💪

[@moggyslifehacks1819]

Excellent beginners tutorial. Clear and informative 👌

[@AlongForItAll]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped!

[@HeyJudeDontBeSad]

Thank you for this! Trying tomorrow for my first time and this is the best tut I have seen. Appreciate it man!

[@AlongForItAll]

Thanks! Glad it's been helpful

[@csmith7693]

Excellent tutorial. Best I've found by far. Good job and thank you..

[@AlongForItAll]

Thanks for the kind words! glad it was helpful.

[@chicfini]

How do you know it's the best?

[@MoforshinyewahShinyewah-le5th]

Hi, with love and hugs from Cameroon 🇨🇲

[@madajuarez7073]

Thank you for putting together this tutorial! Really enjoy you took the time to explain in detail.

[@AlongForItAll]

Glad it was helpful! I know this would have been super helpful to me when I was starting out.

[@ttv_goodaimcortez2580]

Great video’s what can ido to cover nail holes on a wall that’s already with Venetian plaster

[@AlongForItAll]

To fill in nail holes, the best thing to do is to get a matching plaster. If they are small you could probably get away with some putty and a paint match. Let me know if this helps.

[@josephaddotey6453]

It looks great. Thank you so much.

[@annavillalobos6586]

Thank you so much for all the detail- most videos I found were very basic and quick which left me a little lost. Appreciate the time you took to be specific! I tried to buy Venetian plaster from Sherwin Williams and the manager just gave me the name of their vendor. I bought a gallon to test it out, however it’s not tinted. Do you suggest taking it to them for tinting? Does the company you purchase from tint before they ship to you?

[@AlongForItAll]

I've never tried Sherwin Williams plaster. I assume it's probably not the best product. We like using the Novacolor products that Frienzecolor sells here in the USA. You can check the links in the description if you are interested. We like getting it pre-tinted that way their color specialist can match to a specific color.

[@user-jw2tb4mh7w]

Thank you for this! I built a range hood cover out of plywood and want to cover it in venetian plaster. Do you have a video on how to prep wood for plaster or could you give some guidance?

[@AlongForItAll]

Awesome! That sounds like a fun project. I don't have a specific video on that but what I'd do for that is first prime it with a standard paint primer. That will lock in any wood tannins, if any. Then I'd plan to go over that with a quartz primer. That will add a bit of grit to the wall, sorta like sand paper, which will help your Venetian plaster adhere to the wall. This is exactly the method I use for a kitchen plaster project we did here if you want to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6nIioarpbBksK8

[@aaronyoung2753]

Bin primer, then quartz primer, then apply plaster.

[@chicfini]

​@@aaronyoung2753why should Bin be used along with the quartz?

[@SatzzSingh007]

Best I've seen in understanding details 🏆🧡

[@AlongForItAll]

Thanks 🙏

[@ginettebrossard2590]

I love your videos. Can vevetian plaster be applied to a plasterer brick wall?

[@topstylehomepaintingservices]

Super work

[@AlongForItAll]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@topstylehomepaintingservices]

I watch all your videos. I am Indian.

[@craighallam4472]

Is any wall really as smooth to begin with as a MDF board ---The question is older house drywall with the usual orange peel wall would you need to smoothwall plaster to make it smooth enough to use this product? How smooth is smooth?

[@danyart7704]

Can I apply Venetian plaster on a finish flat painted wall will it adhere

[@Bah836]

Such great toturial video appreciate it your a great man ❤

[@AlongForItAll]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@jamilasarly1614]

Where can I get supply ? But I live in Sacramento California

[@AlongForItAll]

Our favorite brand of plaster can be purchased here - bit.ly/venetian-plasters . You can also use AFIA10 for 10% off your order. Hope this helps.

[@meansswing]

On existing drywall could I lightly sand the wall smooth with a Mikita orbital sander and prime after to smooth? Thanks

[@AlongForItAll]

Yes! That would work.

[@alloy2005]

I love you videos. Do you know if the tools and techniques are similar in applying micro cement? Thanks

[@AlongForItAll]

Similar techniques could be used for micro cement. If you don’t need the strength of cement but want a similar look, I like getting Venetian plaster and tinting it grey. It gives a really nice look but looks like cement.

[@alloy2005]

@@AlongForItAll can the plaster be used for shower area? Is there a way to water -roof it?

[@AlongForItAll]

@@alloy2005 If you are looking to use plaster in a shower area, I recommend checking out the Wall2Floor system. This will provide the strength and waterproof you are looking for while maintaining a plastered look. bit.ly/wall-2-floor

[@FELINA-es9ej]

Great video, I just have one question, where do I buy the materials for this type of work?

[@AlongForItAll]

You can buy the materials at Frienzecolor here - bit.ly/firenzecolor-home You can also use code AFIA10 for 10% off your order!

[@stephannieschapiro1816]

i have a 108 year old house and it is all covered in hydrolic lime. What would I prime it with to get it ready for venetian plaster? I have to repair some the existing venetian plaster and I want to practice on a wall that doesnt have it first. It looks to me like there was just lime plaster under the venetian plaster (which has a high shine and incredibly hard)

[@AlongForItAll]

Usually lime is a good substrate for lime based plaster so in theory, a light sanding might be all you have to do. Otherwise, using a quartz primer to add grit back onto the surface might be a good option. Or you can do both. Obviously your situation is going to be unique to you so I always recommend trying a small area if you are unsure.

[@pinkfortunekitty]

Hi, thanks for making this video. ! It's not uncommon for Vienna plaster to stain when it comes into contact with oil or lotion. Do you have some tips for touching up?

[@AlongForItAll]

Without seeing it, it's hard to know exactly. My suggestion though would be to sand the area down a bit and apply more plaster over the top. This can be a tricky thing to do in order to get it to blend in with the old stuff. As always, I recommend sealing your plaster as plaster is porous. This will help avoid stains.

[@J.o.e_K]

Just guessing. I keep hearing something about wax being used. I'm thinking any counter top sealer would work great as plaster is technically stone and porous at that. Light sand areas in question just a little, dry trowel, machine or hand buff to a sheen to match original the seal everything. Test in inconspicuous area first

[@MarielaBustamante-dv8le]

Can I do my ceiling with this Venetian plaster how can I make it look like a shine grey and white marble

[@AlongForItAll]

Yes, you can do your celling with Venetian plaster. You'll need to prep the celling the same way you do any other wall before applying. To make it look like marble, you'll want to use a fine Venetian plaster like Grassello Fino which you can find here - bit.ly/grassello-fino . To add veins to look like marble, you'll need to get multiple colors and use a brush or small trowel. This method is very artistic and can take some practice so my recommendation would be to practice on some boards first so you are comfortable and are happy with the look first.

[@HUSARZ-fj8yy]

Hi. I have started doing venetian plaster and sometimes it blisters/peels off. Ive done a few walls, they look good but they aren't perfect. I use lyme base plaster. Do you know what are the causes of blistering?

[@AlongForItAll]

Too much compression is usually the answer. Different products need to be applied at different thicknesses so make sure you’re not applying it too tight. Hope this helps.

[@rebeccariley7743]

Thanks for the informative video! What happens if you only chose to do one coat of plaster?

[@AlongForItAll]

If you only do one coat, it won't have that layered movement look of venetian plaster. The second coat also gets compressed into the first coat, closing a lot of the pores of the first coat. This allows the finish to look really nice and clean vs rough. You could definitely apply a single coat if you like the look, but traditionally venetian plaster is a layered process.

[@Gansi4040]

Great vid🙌

[@AlongForItAll]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@Rureal42]

If going over plasterboard as we call it in the UK or drywall as its known in the US does it still need to be sealed?

[@AlongForItAll]

I always recommend priming. It might not be 100% necessary over plasterboard, but if you have taped seams, you'll want to prime over that so your compound doesn't re-activate while applying plaster. Again, I always recommend primer. It sets you up for better success.

[@gareth7985]

Can you put venetian plaster straight on to drywall or do I have to skim the drywall first?

[@AlongForItAll]

Yes! you can go over the top of drywall but I would skim coat it if it has a lot of texture or if you are using a fine/thin/shinny venetian plaster

[@A.D.A-232]

Before starting to plaster a wall, does the wall have to be level 5 smooth wall or how do you prep before applying plaster to the Venetian look?

[@AlongForItAll]

Depends on the thickness of plaster but typically you want your wall smooth. For thicker/courser venetain palsters, you can obviously get away with a less smooth wall. That being said, I've never been mad about making sure my walls are smooth, only the opposite.

[@A.D.A-232]

Thanks for your reply

[@juandalmaud]

Great video what products you used and where buy that products in home depot?

[@AlongForItAll]

You can't buy these products at Home Depot. You can check out the links the description. We order from Frienzecolor here in the USA.

[@elijahduran80]

Is this applied over drywall? Also does wall have to be primed first?

[@AlongForItAll]

This can be applied over drywall. I always suggest priming first as plaster is porous and sucks up anything under it.

[@saren6538]

What is she using for the colours ? Is it pigments mixed with water ?

[@AlongForItAll]

We get our plaster pre-tinted.

[@ellepatton]

Where do we get the primer and the color from. All I see is the plaster

[@AlongForItAll]

We get the primer from Frienzecolor as well. When we order our plaster, we usually get it pre-tinted by them so we don't have to try to custom mix our own colors. Hopefully that answers your question.

[@igorpuskas9753]

When doing first/second coat of grassello does coat need to be smooth? Or you can leave the marks of the trowel as you apply the plaster?

[@AlongForItAll]

Depends on what type of look you want. Usually grassello is done as a smooth shiny coat, so in that case you’d want to make sure you are applying it smooth. There will always be some movement from the trowel so don’t get too caught up with it being completely perfect. That’s what will give it it’s plaster look!

[@igorpuskas9753]

@@AlongForItAll One more question: Customer doesn’t like the color of the plaster and the final coat is already painted. Can you redo it with another plaster with different color? Do second final coat on top of it… 😓

[@antolinsoldadocamps8396]

When adding the pigment to the Venetian Plaster Puty, what is the recommended consistency to mix the pigment and what is the % ratio of pigment per kg of Plaster Puty? THANKS

[@AlongForItAll]

Great question, but unfortunately, I don't have much experience with mixing pigments. We often buy our plaster pre-tinted.

[@antolinsoldadocamps8396]

​@@AlongForItAllthank you.

[@antolinsoldadocamps8396]

​@@AlongForItAllhow long does it take for the first coat to dry?

[@AlongForItAll]

Depends on the room temp and humidity. If you have the time, I often leave the first coat to dry overnight. If you don't want to wait you can set up some fans and dry it off quicker. Unfortunately theres not an exact dry time I can give you.

[@antolinsoldadocamps8396]

​@@AlongForItAllthank you that makes sense. I'll learn by my mistakes, best way to learn is by doing

[@ashleighhall0]

Alright. Got Modern Masters plaster (not sure if you’ve used), followed a brand/tinting tutorial I found elsewhere. I “finished” 3 days ago, 2 coats, on a plain white wall. The intended color and color in the bucket and tools is very light, almost an off white. The color on the wall, 3 days later is very warm and looks like Grey Poupon. Doesn’t seem prematurely burnished as there’s zero shine (didn’t want shine). I have not sealed yet as I wanted to make sure it was fully dry but, why is it that color?? We also did a mantel like yours from the fireplace video (thanks for the inspo) but more so just layered it on, didn’t care so much to have a certain finish outside of it being uniform and that color is a 10/10. Do you think the dark wall just needs more drying time? Thanks!

[@AlongForItAll]

It’s hard to know without being there to see. Typically plaster will go one darker when it’s wet and dry lighter. If you noticed a general lightening up, then it’s probably the color it’s going to be. Hope this helps.

[@guitart4909]

Can you overburinsh? How do you take on outside corners?

[@AlongForItAll]

Yes, you can definitely over burnish. You can burnish good Venetian plaster pretty far, but still wouldn't recommend it. If you want sharp outside corners, just scraping with a putty knife works well to maintain the edge. If you want it rounded, getting a plastic bullnose tool is probably your best bet.

[@guitart4909]

@@AlongForItAll after I burnish, I notice a few corners that aren’t very crisp. Can you just smear some plaster on, let it dry and then sand to form a crisp edge?

[@AlongForItAll]

If you've already burnished, it might be good to lightly sand the plaster to open it back up a bit then work on redoing the edge. Often times what I'd do, is make sure I have a decent edge on the first coat. If not, I work on fixing that edge and then sand it down prior to my second coat and burnish after that.

[@lindz916]

On the website linked in this video, I have no idea what all the different types of VP listed mean….is there a Venetian Plaster for dummies somewhere that explains what the differences between all of these products are???

[@AlongForItAll]

There are a lot of products thats are good for difference application. Our favorite is marmorino KS. If you want a shiney look you can look for grassello fino. It all depends on the look you want. Feel free to explain more and I can try to point you in the right direction.

[@chicfini]

Take a class, real venetian plaster is harder than it looks in the video. There are lots of hand techniques and movements that you'll learn in a class (hands on) and constant practice.

[@stormcloud7137]

Are there just plaster products you can use as well to get this kind of an effect?

[@AlongForItAll]

Can you clarify your question more? Are you asking if there are non-plaster products to achieve the same look?

[@stormcloud7137]

Yes, that was pretty vague. What I was asking is, can you use for instance, joint compound added to your paint to achieve a similar look? It's really the look I'm after without all the intensive labour.

[@AlongForItAll]

@stormcloud7137 it definitely won’t have the same look as this. If you are purely looking for texture on a wall then you probably could but it won’t look nearly as nice.

[@stormcloud7137]

Okay, thank you.@@AlongForItAll

[@mateeullah9376]

Can we do this on plasterboard or already plasterd wall

[@AlongForItAll]

Yes! I don’t see why not. If the plaster doesn’t have a sealer on it, you could go right over the top, otherwise you’ll want to apply a primer or sand the wall slightly.

[@nafidshah1282]

First sand wall will be smooth by puty then venetian plaster

[@AlongForItAll]

Correct. Make sure your wall is smooth so you don't waste your plaster filling in holes. You also don't want that texture to show through on your final coat.

[@laurelimorales1382]

What happens if you try to do this on a wall with texture?

[@AlongForItAll]

Depending on how thick of a plaster you use, it will be totally fine. If you use a thinner/shiny Venetian plaster, you will see the texture from the surface below.

[@antonioacosta9982]

Before to apply the Venetian need to put base ?

[@AlongForItAll]

Your base coat can be the same venetian plaster you use for your top coat. Usually you do 2 coats for thicker plasters and 3 coats for thinner. This gives it that nice movement look.

[@random-gk8qk]

Hy so you always have just withe plaster and pigments off collors y?

[@AlongForItAll]

Can you rephrase your question?

[@elsaint7657]

awesome

[@AlongForItAll]

🙏

[@oladeen1]

Is the plaster ideal for wet rooms?

[@AlongForItAll]

There is plaster that can be used in showers so it is possible. If you are interested in using plaster in areas that are constantly getting wet, check out the Wall2Floor system Firenzecolor offers.

[@RuboaArts]

Can you plaster on wooden table tops?

[@AlongForItAll]

Sure! You'll definitely want to apply a primer just to give it a good surface and make sure the wood tannins don't come through the plaster. Might even apply a couple coats depending on the type of wood. If the wood has any grain to it, you'll also want to smooth those out before hand so the grain doesn't translate through the plaster. If you are using a thicker plaster, this might not be as necessary though. Hope this helps.

[@richardseifried7574]

What is the composition of the plaster you are using. I need to make my own,

[@AlongForItAll]

I don’t know the exact ratios but it’s a Lyme based putty with marble dust and binders.

[@brendajones2459]

Can this be used for canvas textured art?

[@AlongForItAll]

Totally! A lot of people create art with Venetian plaster

[@brendajones2459]

@@AlongForItAll thank you so very much! ❤️

[@RoyD450]

What is the coverage per gallon?

[@AlongForItAll]

Every plaster has a different coverage rate. If you look at details of the plaster, they’ll tell you the coverage rate. For example, this plaster has a coverage rate of 8-10sqf per kilo for a two coat process.

[@stormcloud7137]

Do people often use two colours? So use say the green on the the first coat and then a blue on the second and have the two colours showing?

[@AlongForItAll]

I used the same color for both coats. That is the standard way to apply. You can use two colors to produce interesting effects but that would not be the standard way to apply.

[@stormcloud7137]

I am wanting to find a way to have different colours showing through top coats as though it's years old and has had a lot of paint used on it. Some old plaster walls can look like that and I really like that look.@@AlongForItAll

[@AlongForItAll]

I’d have to see photos to really understand what you are looking for. You can apply your top coat with some gaps to let the bottom coats come through.

[@chicfini]

​@stormcloud7137 Great and artistic. Practice on a sample board first, see how it looks., then move on from there.. it sounds really cool. Good luck👍🏿

[@stormcloud7137]

Thank you, that's a good idea.@@chicfini

[@hippis74]

A quick question When I started burnishing plaster started flaking off in a few spots. What could be the cause of it? Any ideas?

[@AlongForItAll]

I haven’t personally run into any flaking. It could be the type of plaster you used or that you were burnishing too hard. Do you know what plaster you were using?

[@vkwallfashion2017]

Learn from india

[@AlongForItAll]

👋 Glad you found it

[@cookiedough8778]

What kind seller need

[@user-in4oz2nj5d]

Why is my plaster drys

[@AlongForItAll]

What do you mean?

[@chicfini]

Is it old? Maybe it needs a remixing.

[@brit50ify]

chatter marks and inconsistent hand as evidenced by the very dark areas. If I could get a better look I'll bet there were small scratch like marks because your plaster looked a little old, used and dryish after so many passes and scraping it back to trowel. And this was only a small sample board. I hate to see what a cock up a large wall would look like. VP is relatively expensive so you really should do a better job.

[@AlongForItAll]

I'm sorry to hear you think that. I am self taught and learning more each day. Feel free to find someone else if you don't like my content.

[@brit50ify]

@@AlongForItAll And thats the point. You make yourself out to be an expert but you're just a beginner teaching everyone the bad ways you have taught yourself. Laughable that so many think you know what you're doing

[@AlongForItAll]

You should make a video tutorial since you clearly have a lot of thoughts on this. Can’t wait to learn more.

[@matthewleno4027]

Man is long winded

[@AlongForItAll]

That’s why they make the 1.5X 😅

[@stifflershack]

thanks for the tips, but get to the point dont need 5 minutes on one scraper detail

[@AlongForItAll]

Thanks for the feedback. The point of the video was to be longer and detailed for people that want more info.

[@chicfini]

​@@AlongForItAll Thanks for the time you took to detail everything.

[@AlongForItAll]

No Problem! @@chicfini

[@nabihakankoca5468]

Supposed to be 3 mins video. Talking to much and the result is just disappointment

[@AlongForItAll]

Feel free not to watch then.

[@isabellastoakes]

so how did you prime the wall?

[@AlongForItAll]

You can either use a normal paint primer or a quartz primer depending on what plaster you are using.