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Venetian Plaster - The Old World Lime Plaster Look Reinterpreted for Today's Modern Style

Venetian Plaster - The Old World Lime Plaster Look Reinterpreted for Today's Modern Style

by Matthew Drake
Venetian plaster has been gaining traction outside the United States for some time and originally began in Italy. While Venetian plaster is home to Italy, as of recent the integration of this aesthetically pleasing “look” has been making its way into states like California, Florida, Texas and others.
Five Tips to Install Venetian Plaster to Get the Best Looking Polish

Five Tips to Install Venetian Plaster to Get the Best Looking Polish

by Matthew Drake
Venetian Plaster was originally used centuries ago where it was developed outside of Venice Italy.  Venetian Plaster has withstood the test of time due to its long lifecycle and its beautify luster and variation in tonality of the finish.  In its traditional form the composition of the venetian plaster is simply lime, marble dust and water. It is applied as a wet plaster and when dries reverts to its original limestone properties.
Inspiration Photos of Venetian Plaster and Faux Painting from the Houston School of Faux Painting and Venetian Plastering

Inspiration Photos of Venetian Plaster and Faux Painting from the Houston School of Faux Painting and Venetian Plastering

by Matthew Drake

Picasso School of Faux Finishing and Venetian Plastering Classes.

See a collection of the latest Venetian Plaster samples created using San Marco

Concrete Finish Design Effect Walls for Kanye West's Studio

Concrete Finish Design Effect Walls for Kanye West's Studio

by Matthew Drake

Kanye West's new Yeezy design studio opened in June with a minnimalist contemporary look featuring concrete effect walls, floor and furniture.  This minimalist look is proving very popular in 2018 as we can hardly keep our Concrete Art product on the shelves.

San Marco Training for Venetian Plaster, Concrete Effects, and Metallic Textured Paints at the ArtFusion Event

San Marco Training for Venetian Plaster, Concrete Effects, and Metallic Textured Paints at the ArtFusion Event

by Matthew Drake
Join us as Luigi introduces the beauty and simplicity of the new finishes from San Marco now available in the US.  Effects include faux concrete, textured plasters, metallic plasters, new metallic paints and metallic textures. 
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Parade of Homes - So Boring...

Parade of Homes - So Boring...

by Matthew Drake
The popularity of our most popular products Concrete Art, Lime Plaster Marmorino and Venetian Plaster seems to be limited to a few cities across the US.  The design trend of modern or industrial just is not everywhere, yet. 
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Faux Painting and Venetian Plastering Classes with San Marco Products now in Houston and Orange County California

Faux Painting and Venetian Plastering Classes with San Marco Products now in Houston and Orange County California

by Matthew Drake

Decora is proud to partner with Bill O'Malia of Picasso Faux Paint

San Marco is happy to work with Bill and his students to offer them a wide range of new high quality products for their work.

www.fauxpaintingclassesvenetianplasteringclasses.com

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Decora to Teach at This Year's Art Fusion Event - Venetian Plaster, Metallic Paints and Faux Concrete Effects

Decora to Teach at This Year's Art Fusion Event - Venetian Plaster, Metallic Paints and Faux Concrete Effects

by Matthew Drake
Decora is pleased to welcome one of our founders, Luigi Sparacello, to travel from Italy to teach at this year's Art Fusion event October 1st in Estes Park Colorado!
Decora to Teach at this Year's Art Fusion Event - October 1st, Estes Park Colorado

Decora to Teach at this Year's Art Fusion Event - October 1st, Estes Park Colorado

by Matthew Drake
The Decora Company is pleased to participate in this year's Art Fusion Event in Estes Park Colorado October 1st through the 5th.  Luigi Sparacello will join us to instruct a class on unique faux finishes using San Marco products.
Decora Completes Four Seasons Facade Renovation with San Marco Plasters

Decora Completes Four Seasons Facade Renovation with San Marco Plasters

by Matthew Drake
Decora Completes Four Seasons Facade Renovation with San Marco
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SAN MARCO SPECIAL FINISHES FOR BIM & CAD LAUNCHED

SAN MARCO SPECIAL FINISHES FOR BIM & CAD LAUNCHED

by Matthew Drake
San Marco now has available for download BIM and CAD Libraries of their decorative finishes for use by design professionals.
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