VENETIAN PLASTER FOR BEGINNERS | diy guide to applying plaster

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If you're a beginner trying to learn how to apply venetian plaster, this video will hopefully give you some tips on how to get started. Venetian plaster can make your space look amazing, and with a little practice, you can be plastering in no time! ↓ LINKS TO PRODUCTS BELOW ↓
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@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

Got any venetian plaster questions? Leave them in the comments and we'll make sure to respond!

@valedorchilango 2 года назад

Is that wood? Or drywall?

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

@@valedorchilango I used a wood board. Most people will use a primed MDF board to do plaster samples on but you can really use any flat board. You could use drywall if you wanted but not very common for these types of sample boards.

@marym9941 2 года назад

can you use this plaster to resurface furniture with a textured cement look?

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

@@marym9941 It depends on the project but you can in certain cases. If you are going specficily for a concrete look, you can also check out a product called Archi+Concrete here -- bit.ly/Archi-Concrete

@johanrios469 Год назад

Should you prime before plastering?

@ishowyouapple 3 года назад

Wow the final look is amazing.

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

@margerykirner5604 Год назад

Great how to!!

@alejandraplataa3240 2 года назад

Excellent video! I enjoyed it since minute 1.

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

Thanks, Alejandra! Glad you liked it! Let me know if you have any questions or video suggestions.

@ClareceLeona 3 года назад

thank you sooo much for making these videos!!!!! Im planning to plaster my new RV remodel :p I will for sure be shouting you out when I do it~ Im so thankful I found you!

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

Your words are too kind! 😊 I'm super glad these videos have been helpful! I would love to see your RV plaster once it done! Let me know if you run into any problems or questions as you get started and I'd be glad to give some advice if needed! 👍

@HSilver341 3 года назад

Top job there look forward to trying it in the uk👍👍

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

Thanks 🙌 let us know how it goes!

@nekmiftari9635 3 года назад

Well we’ll explained.. good job 👏 keep going..

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

Thanks! Glad it was helpful and informative. Let me know if theres anything else you'd like to see!

@MsKharv 3 года назад

Easily the best how to on Venetian plaster I have seen.

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

Thanks, Kristen! That means a lot to us! Was there anything else you’d like to see on our channel?

@TeriTheTrekkie 2 года назад

I just started attempting this on a small part of my wall and I did a lot of it wrong I am realizing, haha. My tools are too small. If I cant fix it I will sand it down and start again. Great video!

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

It’s all a learning experience! Let me know if you have any questions as you repair/redo your wall.

@masso45able 3 года назад

Good job

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

Thanks 😊

@sarahwalters5694 3 года назад

thank you so much for making all these instructional videos! Very Helpful! I'm literally learning to plaster from you, so excited to get started on my fireplace :)

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

Thats awesome! Glad it's been helpful! Can't wait for you to start on your fireplace!!!

@robbicoke3730 2 года назад

Great video, really helpful for us beginners trying to get into Venetian plastering 👍🏼 On a completely different subject your glasses are really cool and I need to know what they are please 👍🏼😂

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

Glad you liked the video. My glasses are from Warby Parker. The frame is called Percey in the color Chestnut Crystal.

@robbicoke3730 2 года назад

@@AlongForItAll thanks so much 👍🏼 I’m in the U.K so I’ll have to find something similar. I was so sure they’d be Persol

@elsaint7657 Год назад

awesome

@philippewatel4393 2 года назад

Instead of buying, have you tried the old recipes (lime, marble powder, soap, linseed oil) and mix all this tp make your own? I love DIY old recipes, cheaper and less chemicals. I make my own paints always, but I am new to plater. Thank you for your channel.

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

I have not tried making my own plaster yet. That cool to hear that you are making your own. Keep it up!

@beatboxxdannyschwarzboxing9768 Год назад

Your videos have been extremely helpful so thank you for that. I'm currently in practice mode with Mamorino KS with the addition of a metalic tint at the end. I want to have that textured finish which means I'm trying to master the "blotchy" first coat or in other words, leaving high and low spots, then pull it tight with the second. My quesiton is, the pressure applied at any of these stages seems to have a huge effect, how do you get a guage on how much pressure should be applied? Also, have you found long strokes or shorter strokes on the 1st coat work best? Thanks again!

@AlongForItAll Год назад

Great question but might be hard to answer since pressure is really something you have to feel in order to understand. The best way to learn is to practice just like you are doing. There's so many ways of doing a textured look so it really comes down your own personal preference and how you want to apply. As for long or short strokes, I think either work fine. The main thing is if your are doing a textured/patchy first coat, is to try to make your textured spots connect to each other. That usually gives a more organic look rather than two spots that re completely disconnected. Hope this helps.

@timodell4211 3 года назад

Thinking about doing a backsplash behind our stove. Does it need to be sealed? Is spaghetti sauce going to stain? Also I love this more matte look with a little bit of shine here and there. So if we should seal, will that ruin that finish of highs and lows? Thanks

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

I’d use a sealer for sure since you’ll be wiping it down at lot. Plaster is porous so it will absorb liquids when in contact. You should check out firenzecolor’s wall2floor system that’s made for durability. If you want to use Venetian plaster as your finish, you can use some of the wall2floor sealers to give you a high level of protection. I believe there’s different levels of sheen you can get so you should be able to pick whatever you’d like.

@prabhdeepsidhu2742 Год назад

Can you do on skimming plaster

@dankomorowski8157 2 года назад

Great video! I have two questions, the first, I'm looking to get a bamboo finish in Venetian plaster what do I tint the plaster with to achieve that green? Second question, can I finish plasterboard on horses and then hang it?

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

Thanks, Dan. If you are looking to tint your plaster, Firenzecolor can either do a custom tint to match a paint color such as Sherwin Williams, Behr, Benjamin Moore or you can choose from a selection of color options they have. You can totally work on your plaster board wherever you'd like and then hang it. Many people have done this and use it as an art piece in their house. Let me know if this answered your question. Also, you you are looking to order, feel free to use code: AFIA10 for 10% off your order from Frienzecolor.

@dankomorowski8157 2 года назад

@@AlongForItAll Cheers!

@davypaul9827 3 года назад

drinking game....each time someone says HERE! haha

@jaminaperocevic3178 3 года назад

Hello. Can I make this tecniqe on an office desk top?

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

Hey 👋 You could do this technique on an office desk but might want to look at different types of plaster products as those types of surfaces might require a stronger material.

@king8521 Год назад

Hi thank you for the explanations ,I have regular drywall with orange peel texture how can I start ? Do I need to replace the wall or can I skim the wall and do this? Thank you

@AlongForItAll Год назад

Orange peel texture is perfectly fine to go over with medium to corse plaster. If you want to use a thin or shiny plaster then having a smooth wall is always preferred but not entirely necessary. The first step will be applying a good primer to ensure good adhesion. If there’s any paint chipping off, make sure to take care of that first as your plaster will be latching on to that layer.

@king8521 Год назад

Thank you ,it really gave me more motivación to start a project .

@Dalelopez646 2 года назад

What size trowels do we need to plaster for example 200x80mm etc? Can you elaborate more on this

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

Great question! The application size trowel comes down to your preference. You'll see the professionals using larger trowels so it's quicker. If you are a beginner, I'd definitely not get the biggest trowels. The application trowel size I personally have is the 240x100mm Trap X-Trowel. This is considered the medium size I believe. I also have the 200x80mm X Trowel Finishing Trowel. The smaller size for the burnishing trowel allows you to apply more even pressure while burnishing. Hopefully, this helps answer your question. If you are interested you can check out more here - bit.ly/x-trowel-trap

@solacehealings 2 года назад

Can you apply the plaster onto MDF board? My range hood is MDF not drywall. Is that what this “board” you are referring to was? Thanks!

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

Yes, MDF works great! Just make sure it’s smooth and primed up before applying.

@kristietan5089 Год назад

I want to work on a fireplace it's very large. Can you stop and come back the next day? or your edges always need to be wet?

@AlongForItAll 11 месяцев назад

Venetian plaster is best applied in one full coat at a time. This is because I’d you stop you’ll get a cold joint. It is doable to stop but just a lot harder to make it look seamless if you know why I mean. My best suggestion is to get a friend to help or stop at a edge or seam.

@kingjondalar4650 Год назад

Good video.. I'd like to know where you got that trowel from :-)

@AlongForItAll Год назад

Glad you liked the video! The trowel is called the X-Trowel. You can buy it here - bit.ly/x-trowel-trap

@ramonperez6763 Год назад

Me gustaría saber.Este producto resiste calor? se puede utilizar como backplash en cocinas cerca la estufa?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

Venetian plaster is relativity heat resistant so it can be used in areas with heat. You will want to be carful with really hot areas or areas with a lot of moisture as that mixture can cause problems.

@nicolebrusik 3 года назад

What sealer do you recommend for a matte plaster?

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

We use Firenzecolor Protection Soap which is also known as Savon de Marseille. Essentially its soap that's able to be spread on the plaster which creates a seal.

@gabbyjohnson5292 Год назад

How do you recommend priming the wall? Is a specific material or can you skim with regular joint compound?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

If you need to smooth out your walls, I’d typically use joint compound to skim. After that, I’d go over that with a paint primer to seal the joint compound since it can be sorta reactivated with water. From there you can continue as you normally would with either a quartz primer or directly to Venetian plaster depending on what you are doing.

@gabbyjohnson5292 Год назад

Thanks for the info. I just ordered a product by Firmolux called micro primer. Experienced with tape & bed but this'll be my first whack at venetian plaster. Pretty exciting!

@02phenom 3 года назад

Can you use this on textured walls (orange peel)

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

You can as long as you are using a thicker plaster!

@jmh28422 Год назад

Do I gain anything in applying a 3rd layer? If so, is it the same technique as the 2nd layer? If so, do I burnish my 2nd layer too?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

It depends on the type of plaster. For a thiner/shiny venetain plaster, people will often apply a 3rd coat to build up the base. If you want to apply a 3rd coat, your 1st and 2nd coats will be applied like your base coats without burnishing, then your 3rd coast will be your final coat that you will burnish. Essentially, your last coat is the only layer that gets burnished and applied a little tighter. Hope that helps.

@madboomr9048 Год назад

Most muds I use need to be mixed first. How about this stuff?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

Yes! This was pre-mixed!

@mintgraff 3 года назад

Would you recommend going out and buying a good quality trowel to begin with? They seem expensive so was wondering if it would help a beginner out.

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

You definitely don't have to. Here's a link to the exact one I started out with when I began plastering amzn.to/34nNkvv. It's about half the cost of the X-Trowel I use now. You could probably find a cheaper trowel if you look around more on amazon. The main things you want to look for are good quality stainless steel and make sure it's slightly flexible. When you're first starting out the most important thing is to practice technique. No trowel is going to make that easier but once you get the hang of it, you might have more preferences with what you want from a trowel. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

@mintgraff 3 года назад

Thanks for that! Been watching all your videos on Venetian plaster been a massive help for my project coming up. Keep up the good work

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

Glad they have been helpful! Hope your project goes well!

@WeezieV 3 года назад

Thank you. Can thick layers of plaster be applied first and then painted with a roller or brush? I have a 100-year-old house and one of the room's walls are plaster and VERY uneven so I was going to sand, prime and add more texture to make it look intentional. I have a big bag of sheet rock 45 that is great mixed with water to a toothpaste consistency. Great for filling in holes because there is no "flashing" like hole filler would look under paint.

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

You can paint over plaster. Just make sure to prime your walls first so there’s good adhesion to the plaster.

@630sunshine 2 года назад

If I want to do this on wood do I need to put a primer down first or what would you recommend? Thanks

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

You don't necessarily have to use primer but it's always recommended. The reason is that it will give you the best surface to work off of and most of the time allows for the best adhesion. Also, plaster is porous, so it's usually best to seal off the surface so nothing comes through. All that being said, I'd done small samples without primer and it seems to work fine. If you don't use primer, I'd recommend testing it beforehand. Hope this helps!

@630sunshine 2 года назад

@@AlongForItAll thank you so much. Yes, it’s helps. I appreciate you answering my question. ☀️

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

@@630sunshine Awesome! No worries at all!

@igorpuskas9753 Год назад

Can you leave empty spots/pockets without paint when doing the first coat? Will it do any harm to the final coat?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

I’m not sure I understand what you are asking. Can you rephrase?

@king8521 Год назад

Another question, do I need to buy already mix plaster or I can buy a bag of plaster and make my own ,is it the same?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

You don’t have to purchase pre-mixed plaster if you don’t want. I find it easier than having to measure everything out. Also if you want your plaster color matched, pre-mixed is good for that. Not all plasters fro Firenzecolor are pre-mixed but if you want to purchase anything from them, feel free to snag 10% off with our code AFIA10

@king8521 Год назад

@@AlongForItAll thank you that helps a lot

@cherylq7183 Год назад

What about additives like tint and pearl or metallic powder?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

You can definitely play around with additives. I find if you are wanting to do a pearl or metallic finish, that using a metallic plaster is better. Some people will do a base coat of a matte venetian plaster and then do a sort of wash with a pearl/metallic plaster which adds a nice effect. Our favorite products are here - bit.ly/metallic-plasters Also, feel free to use AFIA10 for 10% off your order.

@London-rk8yz Год назад

Hi there ,can apply on plasterboard ?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

Yes! You can apply to plasterboard. That being said, it’s always a good idea to prime your medium first.

@AndiAndi-oo2er Год назад

Can i use this venetian plaster over a wall with old paint on it?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

You can, but you'll want to A. Make sure that theres no peeling paint and B. Make sure to prime your walls with a good primer to seal it in.

@catherinemebruer788 Год назад

You don't mix the plaster first to get it smooth? Even on traditional drywall we mix it.

@kadisouare4262 2 года назад

hello, i loove watching your videos but i was wondering what would be best to use over a white painted drywall, plaster or limewash? i want that kind of result smoth wall and limewash seems to deliver that aswell, so what is the difference between the two. thanks

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

Hey! Glad you like our videos. You can do both plaster or lime-wash over paint. You will want to prime your walls before doing either so you give it a good surface to adhere to. Lime-wash is definitely easier to apply, so if you are concerned with the learning curve of applying plaster (can take some time to figure out), than that might help you decide on that. Lime-wash is more of a flat, cloudy look where as plaster tends to be more dimensional. The in-person look and feel of Venetian plaster can't really be match by lime-wash. Let me know if this helps or not. Happy to keep discussing if needed. ✌️

@kadisouare4262 2 года назад

Awesome, and how long did it take you guys to plaster your whole living room?

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

It took us quite a bit of time because we had to skim coat and sand all our walls before starting. I can't remember how long just applying the venetain plaster took but probably took 4-5 days. Again, since we are just doing it ourselves, we tend to work in shorter chunks of time so you could defiantly do it quicker if you wanted to.

@kadisouare4262 2 года назад

@@AlongForItAll what is skim coating? Is it a more professional way to say “priming” ? Or its a different process?

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

Skim coating is when you apply a thin layer of mud or joint compound over the entire wall to make it smooth. Our walls were super textured before so we had to do that before starting. After that, we then primed our walls with quartz primer before applying the plaster.

@lourdesmarabe4247 2 года назад

Can i apply on my tiles

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

You can apply venetian plaster over tile. You will need to make sure to you the correct primer and use something that has some grit in it so the plaster has something to hold on to.

@Cnndonye 3 года назад

What about waxing and polishing?

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

I haven't tried using wax yet but would love to in the future. I typically seal my plaster with protection soap (Savon De marseille) bit.ly/protection-soap

@2476222 2 года назад

You mentioned adding color on the second coat where u began this video. Where's that part?

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

I mentioned that the board I was applying plaster to already had plaster on it. So, I was plastering over it "with a different color" than what the board already was. Does that answer your question? Sorry if it was confusing.

@karinagalvez7486 Год назад

Could i use venetian plaster over cement (hardieback) board?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

Should be ok but you could always test a little section before hand. Might not be 100% necessary to prime but could be a good idea as well.

@karinagalvez7486 Год назад

@@AlongForItAll thank u! This is all so foreign to me. Is there a specific type of primer I need?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

@@karinagalvez7486 If you are using a thinner/shiney venetian plaster you'll want to just use a regular paint primer. If you are using a thicker/matte/satin plaster, using quartz primer is probably the best route to give you good adhesion. You can find the quartz primer here - bit.ly/firenzeprimer

@soundsedationasmr 2 года назад

What is the best product to seal it in kitchen.

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

There's a few options depending on how much protection you are looking to get out of your sealer. If you have plaster that won't be very close to water and messes but still will need to wipe down, then you can get a product called Acquadivetro. This makes the plaster more hydrophobic which makes it easier to wipe off. If you have plaster that will be next to messes and getting wet a lot, I would actually look at using the Wall2Floor products & sealers as they will give you a higher level of protection. You can check the products out more here - bit.ly/firenzecolor-home I'd recommend shooting them an email and they will be able to help you get the exact products you need.

@soundsedationasmr 2 года назад

@@AlongForItAll awesome thank you so much for replying!

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

@@soundsedationasmr Of course! Let us know if you have any other questions.

@AK88. 2 года назад

It's a bad idea to use that polishing trowel for initial spreading as it can get scratched and ruins it unless it's for last coat only but I see you had a separate one for burnishing. Extra flexible stainless steel is best for first coat.

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

I've had good results the way I've been using it. I've also just watched and learned from the people that created the trowel. There are two different styles of the x-trowel. One is more of an application trowel and one is a smaller burnishing trowel. Since they are treated, it's nice to use on the full application process to avoid any black marks on lighter plaster.

@AK88. 2 года назад

I learned this from stucco Italiano but if it's not affecting your burnishing then by all means. Ridgid stainless steel ones are better for base coats before doing finish coats but you run the risk of gliding the mirror surface against grains in that base coat when applying the first finish coat and that will definitely scratch the surface that you can noticebly feel with fingernail and can therefore scratch the surface since it's no longer smooth cancelling out the benefits of the black streak protection

@mightykrucialhazard Год назад

@@AK88. if you wipe the trowel down with 600 grit sandpaper when you're done applying the base coat it'll smooth out the surface of the trowel.

@artistic-finishes Год назад

How many years experience do you have applying venetian plaster?

@AlongForItAll Год назад

At this point, I have about 4 years of experience but that's not really the point. The point is to start practicing and get better everyday.

@eviealbiston2024 2 года назад

Hoping to add venetian plaster to my fireplace and kitchen hood. Both surfaces Were framed and drywall, then painted the same latex paint as all the rest of the walls. Now I want to add some texture and sheen but keep in the same relative color as the walls. Would venetian plaster achieve this look?

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

Venetian plaster sounds like it would be a good fit for what you are hoping to achieve. You can also get your plaster color match to the same color as your paint if you have the color name. My recommendation would be to use a good sealer since both areas can be relatively messy. Let me know if you have any other quetsions!

@rastafarian6253 5 месяцев назад

I wish you teach with color stead white so we can see better I am a beginner so white you cannot see well, also more close up while you doing the strokes layers so we can understand how smooth you talking about, when the camera person does the close up they take away to fast not letting us see and understand I wish I could have seen up close the part when you find some dry plaster that ruin your application and you went to fix it but from far all white we cannot appreciate it understand the work, but know this is a person considering starting on this and never touched a tool or plaster before thank you so much for all your teaching I am great full to find you nevertheless ❤

@AlongForItAll 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the feedback. The plaster I use is either samples I've received or left over plaster I've used. So I'm not in control of the colors. I did request some brighter colors that you can see in some of our videos.

@DougJo 3 года назад

How long do I wait for the third coat?

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

If you are applying a third coat, you will want to wait till the product is completely dry before applying.

@DougJo 3 года назад

@@AlongForItAll abraço

@konradkoehler 3 года назад

How long did you wait between the first and second coat?

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

It really depends on the room temperature for how fast it dries. You’ll want to wait until the first coat is completely dry before doing the second coat. I probably waited 3-4 hours between coats. Typically when I do an actual wall I’ll wait longer to make sure everything is dry.

@konradkoehler 3 года назад

@@AlongForItAll Thanks for replying. I really appreciate it

@romaineporter4680 3 года назад

Is that board just wood, or is at a canvas ?

@AlongForItAll 3 года назад

This board is just a scrap piece of OSB board that I had. Most people use MDF board to make plaster samples with but you can really use any piece of smooth wood. If you do use OSB board, you'll want to skim coat it to smooth it out.

@russellgriffiths7780 2 года назад

Did you primer the board? Or just skim it. Im looking to get into this side of the plastering sene.

@middleofdecember9862 2 года назад

@@AlongForItAll do you need to prime first?

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

@@middleofdecember9862 I recommend to prime first for any plaster projects!

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

@@russellgriffiths7780 I skimmed and primed. This was because the board type was not very sutible for this type of project. Ideally, you'd have a completely smooth board to start so you wouldn't have to apply a skim coat first.

@bazzarooney123 2 года назад

Looks like the same board you started with … blank

@AlongForItAll 2 года назад

I agree haha. I realized this half way through creating the video and just decided to finish it. I hope to re-make some of these videos in the future with darker or more vibrant plasters so it shows up on camera better.