Sunday, August 3, 2014

Cool To Be Plastered!

If you have been following me for a while you know that I was a decorative painter prior to decorating. I would say that the  90's and early 2000's seemed to be the height of faux finishing and mural art. I still think that there are techniques that are still widely used today and will always remain classic.They are the use of plaster for wall finish and historic mural reproductions.  I still love and will always love a great venetian and lime plaster wall.  Although one can achieve this look through DIY, I still strongly suggest that large spaces be left to the pros if you wish for the finish to look flawless and timeless. However, if you do want to attempt it I have posted this video from YouTube along with some stunning inspirational images! Remember plastered can be a good thing.


Tutorial Video



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15 comments:

  1. Beautiful. When we were in Venice I walked by a palazzo w/the door propped open and I could see two mean applying a plaster finish. It was gorgeous, of course.

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  2. Oh I didn't know that! I completely agree on leaving it to the pro's. Some things are more than worth paying for.
    www.designsbykaty.com

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  3. Its a beautiful look...Brook from Velvet and Linen used pool plaster on her walls...

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  4. Karolyn the richness, glow and depth of plaster walls is luxe!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  5. Stunning post, Karolyn! Is their anything more warm and beautiful?
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  6. Hi Karolyn! What a beautiful post, am a huge fan of paneling these examples are perfection. Hope you are great!!
    home-decorating

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  7. Such a beautiful look Karolyn. Brooke's home came to my mind also.. its gorgeous.

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  8. Lovely post! So inspiring!

    xx,
    www.mellowyellowblog.com

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  9. So pretty, a textured wall can add SO much to a room.. I knew you had to be an artist ever since I saw that AMAZING pumpkin you did. I still cannot get over it. You have to make me one this fall....I am still in love with it:)

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    1. Anything for you my dear!! Ill have to really think of a great design for your personal pumpkin!
      xo K

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    2. Karolyn, have you ever shared your decorative painting work on the blog? I would love to see it! I love the look of a Venetian plastered wall in the right setting. Hope you are having a fantastic week! xoxo

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