Venetian Plaster is more laborious and expensive than most techniques. Instead of paint, tinted plaster is trowled over the entire surface. This step takes many hours if done on walls with orange-peel because many coats are required to cover the texture completely. When dry, the raw plaster is sanded down to produce a glossy and smooth finish. I use an electric sander to cut down on time and then trowel on a clear protective coat if exposed to any moisture (like the bathroom above).
Despite the long and tedious hours required for Venetian Plaster, the end result is my favorite of all the techniques I do. I also like the break from brushes and rollers.
