Techniques and finishes
We work with the line of products that are of the best quality, Made by leading European manufacturers. Baldini Vernici, Bianchi Lecco, Boldrini, Max Meyer and Armourcoat.
Also we mix and make our own materials where historically accurate finishes are needed in restoration projects or in the new Scagliola and ornamental plaster application.
- Scagliola (It. Trans. scales or
chips of marble)
The Scagliola technique is used to create the tonalities and veins of real marbles with a very natural effect. With Scagliola is possible to reproduce any type of stone to embellish walls, columns, plaster decor and furniture. It is polished to achieve a natural marble texture and shine. Scagliola technique is almost forgotten. Today many people are trying to reproduce a marbling effect with paint or polyester resins. The original Scagliola technique is far superior to current synthetic imitations. The Scagliola technique can be applied to any standard construction substrate. We are specialized in mixing, installation and historical restoration of scagliola and ornamental plaster. -
Stucco Lustro (It. Trans. Polished or shiny stucco)Stucco lustro is a term which refers to two different types of materials and ways of applying them. Stucco Lustro is the Italian tradition of elegant luxurious wall finishes: Marmorino and Venetian Stucco. These finishes have some common characteristics, which give a sense of depth as well as transparency, due to the special techniques used in layering the plaster and the polished finish.
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Marmorino (It. Trans. Diminutive of word marble)
- Marmorino is a beautiful, ancient
technique of polishing stucco for interior and exterior
use. Traditional ingredients such as marble dust, fine sand,
natural pigments, aged lime putty, give a polished, decorative
surface. We use natural materials and ancient techniques
to achieve this natural stone effect. Marmorino is water
resistant and ideal surfacing for bathrooms and kitchens.
A unique feature of Marmorino is that it can be applied over virtually any substrate including paint, bare plaster, brick, stone, sheet rock, wood, concrete blocks or concrete. Also it is resistant to any weather conditions and can be applied to exterior surfaces . -
Venetian Stucco ( It. Stucco Veneziano)
Venetian Stucco (Stucco Veneziano)
Is made with natural materials. This finish is more delicate than Marmorino, and is therefore only for use on interior surfaces. Venetian stucco technique is used to achieve a more intense marbling and natural stone effect than Marmorino. The resulting surface is smooth and polished (mirror-effect) with strong contrasting variations. It can be applied in several colors. To achieve very smooth and shiny finish, we use of hundreds of trowel strokes per every square foot. Our methods of application and materials have been used for centuries in the Mediterranean region. Venetian stucco and Marmorino techniques are forgotten and we trying to keep piece of history alive.
We design and make Scagliola fireplace mantels, Balusters, Capitals and other ornamental work. Our scope of work also includes many other techniques of stucco:
Stucco Antico, Sgrafitto, Grassello, Spatolato, Stucco Duro, Fresco and Tadelakt.
- Marmorino is a beautiful, ancient
technique of polishing stucco for interior and exterior
use. Traditional ingredients such as marble dust, fine sand,
natural pigments, aged lime putty, give a polished, decorative
surface. We use natural materials and ancient techniques
to achieve this natural stone effect. Marmorino is water
resistant and ideal surfacing for bathrooms and kitchens.
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