Italian Plaster
Italian plaster turns a wall into stone: lime-based material gains marble depth through trowel pressure and mastery.
Italian plaster's magic is in its layers: lime-based material applied in thin coats, each compressed with the trowel, the last burnished to a polish ('ferro' technique). Stucco veneziano gives a mirror-gloss marble look; marmorino a matte natural-stone texture; travertino recreates real travertine blocks complete with joint lines.
This is a craft, not a product — the same material under different hand pressure and movement produces entirely different results. That's why every project starts with a sample panel, approved on the surface itself. Being lime-based, Italian plaster breathes, resists mould and is naturally antibacterial; correctly applied, it keeps its day-one look for decades.
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Why EMC Decor
Stucco, marmorino and travertino — three classic techniques, one team
Lime-based: breathable, mould-free, naturally antibacterial
Sample-panel approval — the result is a contract annex, not a surprise
Delivered burnished and sealed with protective wax
Process
Technique & Colour
Technique proposed for the room's light; pigment and texture approved on a panel.
Duration: 2–3 days
Substrate Preparation
Satin truing and specialist primer — the finish mirrors the surface beneath.
Duration: 1–2 days
Layered Application
2–4 thin coats; each compressed by trowel, the last burnished to finish.
Duration: 2–4 days
Sealing & Handover
Wax/protective coat, care instructions and warranty registration.
Duration: 1 day
Material & Colour Reference
Colour decisions are made with standard RAL codes and real samples, not screens — the applied colour matches your chosen code exactly.
Realized Work & Process
Italian plaster is priced per m² by technique; the sample panel is free.
View PricingFrequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Italian plaster and Italian paint?
Plaster is a lime/mineral thick-layer coating — it gives depth and stone texture; decorative paint is a thin acrylic layer. Plaster lasts longer and is natural; paint offers a wider effect range.
Can stucco go in a bathroom?
Yes — lime plaster regulates humidity; surfaces in direct water contact, like shower zones, get extra hydrophobic protection (soap/wax based).
Will it crack over time?
Not with correct substrate prep — cracking risk comes from the surface beneath. We stabilise it with mesh and primer, and repair settlement-affected walls first.
How is it maintained?
Wipe with a soft damp cloth; no abrasive chemicals. In high-touch areas we recommend re-waxing every few years — a service we provide.
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Decorative Plaster
Loft or gallery mood, the concrete look gives a wall character — decorative plaster gives the space an identity.
Italian Decorative Paint
Italian paint isn't a product, it's a craft: the same can in two different hands gives two different walls.
Wall Decor & Cladding
One wall is the stage of the room: with texture, light and proportion set right, the wall speaks louder than the furniture.
Plastering & Decorative Finishes
Plaster is a home's geometry: a wall's flatness shows in raking light — we check with light as well as the straightedge.
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