About and How to Paint Special Finishes, Techniques and Products
Faux finishes
Venetian Plaster
Venetian Plaster is a popular finishing technique that uses thin layers of plaster built up to a finish that mimics marble. It is applied with a spatula or trowel and then burnished to create a smooth surface with the illusion of depth and texture. Venetian plaster is an American term of art used to describe the variety of different techniques and materials used to create the polished plaster finish.
Vasari Venetian Plaster
Vasari Plaster & Stucco manufactures the finest quality traditional marble and lime based plaster and stucco products. The Vasari formulas exactly replicate those used in Europe’s and ancient Rome’s finest buildings.
Vasari is committed to supporting environmentally conscious building practices. Vasari’s natural plaster and stucco products are a healthy alternative to chemical laden paints and stains. Vasari products are durable, defend against mold and mildew, provide cooling in warmer climates and retain heat in colder regions.
Old Fashioned Milk Paint
Genuine milk paint is technically a calcium-caseinate. That means simply that it is made from milk protein, (also known as casein) and lime, (also known as calcium), plus the earth or mineral pigments. There are casein paints of many varieties as well as casein glues and adhesive coatings. Milk Paint is gaining an wider usage because it contains only all natural ingrediants and will not harm the environment. Old fashioned milk paint is truely a “green paint.” Old fashioned mild paint comes in 20 colors, a base with no pigment (you add your own), plus the Milk Paint Primer which is helpful on certain close-grained hardwoods that are not very porous. Packaged as a powder, add water to make a pint, quart, or gallon.
Antique Crackle finish
- Ragging
- Sponging
- Stencils
- Marbelizing
- Crackle Finishes
- Magnetic paint
- Vella Venetian Plasters
American Clay Products
American Clay Earth Plasters are a natural, environmentally friendly way to finish any interior. Non-toxic and made in the USA, these plasters are an alternative to cement, acrylic and lime plasters. They offer a superior color, richness, texture and depth not found with other finishes. American Clay offers different styles of plaster finishes: Loma bestows a charming, rustic feel with matte colors and organic surfaces; Porcelina’s smooth surface and complex colors mimic the highly polished, opulent marble of the Old World; Marittimo’s soft colors and speckled sheen shimmer like the ocean; and Enjarre offers a rugged, earthen look in a single-coat plaster.
Modern Masters
When choosing a metallic paint for a do-it-yourself project, high-end decorative finish or large architectural specification, Modern Masters Metallic Paint Collection™ has it all. Their focus on metallic finishes has made them the world leader in water base metallic paints. Metallic Paint Collection products are available in over 4,000 paint retailers in 25 countries around the world.
Glitter paint
Benjamin Moore Studio Finishes Latex Glitter Effect is a clear, low lustre overglaze that adds a whimsical, iridescent sparkle to any painted surface or room in your home. Washable and easy to apply, it resists spattering during application. Glitter paint dries to a decorative finish that is extremely durable. Is formulated to minimize lingering odors. Soap and water clean-up. Dries quickly.
XIM primers
XIM Products, Inc. manufactures specialty primers, sealers, coatings, coatings additives and surface preparation products. XIM is known for its bonding primers or “Bonders” that bond to Tough-To-Paint surfaces like porcelain, tile, glass, plastics, etc. XIM offers products for Residential and Commericial Architectural Painting, Industrial Maintenance, OEM, Restoration and Renovation Work, Automobile and Truck Refinishing and products for the Sign Makers