4 min.
REAL VENETIAN PLASTER
WHAT IT TAKES
TIME
2 days
COST
< $300
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
TOOLS
6- and 10-in. taping knives, putty knife, mud pan, 9-in. paint roller, 3-in. taping knife, Venetian plaster trowel, sponge, drill/driver, basic hand tools
Venetian plaster, a beautiful and durable texture that mimics natural stone, is believed to date back to fourth-century Rome. Creating it is a skill that takes years to master; however, there’s room for artistic license. Modern tools and materials put the technique within the grasp of a DIYer.
Venetian plaster is a great choice for a kitchen backsplash. It may seem as though it would be difficult to clean, but when the texture is burnished and sealed, cleaning it is no more difficult than cleaning grouted tile. Of all the projects the Family Handyman team completed in our kitchen remodel, this Venetian plaster wall…
