Decorative finish · Toronto & the GTA
Italian lime plaster made with marble dust, applied in thin coats and polished by hand. We offer Marmorino, Grassello and custom finishes for feature walls, fireplaces and living rooms in Toronto and the GTA.
Venetian Plaster is a decorative lime finish made from slaked lime putty and marble dust, trowelled in thin layers and burnished so walls look like polished stone. Marmorino, Italian for "little marble", is part of the same family: a matte or satin lime plaster with a soft, stone-like texture.
Both start from lime and marble. Traditional Venetian Plaster is burnished to a deep, glassy sheen that looks like marble. Marmorino is left matte or softly satin, with a slightly textured, travertine-like surface. We help you choose the level of polish for each room.
Lime hardens back into stone as it cures, so a well-applied wall lasts for decades. It is breathable, resists mould because lime is alkaline, and is very low in VOCs. Small damage can be repaired in place.
Venetian Plaster has real depth that paint cannot copy. Polished or matte, it suits classic and contemporary interiors, and works well on feature walls, fireplaces, entryways and whole rooms.
Marmorino looks like natural stone but goes on like a wall finish. Its soft, velvety surface helps balance humidity, resists cracking and wears well, in homes and commercial spaces alike.
Venetian Plaster is lime putty mixed with marble dust, trowelled on in thin coats and polished by hand. Marmorino is its matte, stone-like version. These are the Venetian Plaster services we offer in Toronto and the GTA.
A Venetian plaster wall starts with a flat, sound surface. We repair and prime the wall, make samples in your room, then build up two to four thin coats. Each coat dries before the next. The last step is burnishing by hand, and wax if you want more sheen.
This is the job we do most. A fireplace surround, a chimney breast or the wall behind a sofa in Venetian plaster gets real depth and soft movement. Large homes in Forest Hill, Rosedale, Vaughan and Oakville often use it on double-height foyer walls too.
Venetian plaster also works on whole rooms, hallways, stairwells and ceilings. Lime is breathable and alkaline, so it resists mould and suits older Toronto houses with plaster walls. A well-applied wall lasts for decades.
Grassello is aged lime putty that can be polished to a high gloss, like polished marble. It suits powder rooms, foyers and dining rooms, where the finish is seen up close and in good light.
Marmorino is matte or soft-satin, with a slightly sandy, stone-like texture. It hides small marks well and is a good choice for bedrooms, hallways and full rooms where you want texture without shine.
Some walls need to breathe, especially original lime or gypsum plaster in Victorian and Edwardian homes. We use lime plaster finishes in matte, textured or polished looks, all low in VOCs.
Scratches, small cracks and water marks can be repaired. We match the colour and texture, fill the area, burnish it so it blends in and re-wax the wall.
Want to compare finishes? See our projects or request a free quote.
Applications
A single wall of polished or Marmorino plaster that changes with the light.
Depth and warmth that photographs beautifully and feels calm to live with.
A refined first impression on curved and tall surfaces.
Surrounds and chimney breasts with soft, stone-like movement.
Breathable lime walls with a quiet, matte Marmorino texture.
Boutiques, restaurants and offices that want a crafted material story.
How we work
We come to see the space, check the surfaces and make samples in your light.
Repair, levelling and priming establish the correct base.
Layered application builds the intended colour, movement and texture.
The surface is refined and protected with the specified system.
Clean-up, walkthrough and tailored care guidance.
Recent work
Hand-trowelled Venetian Plaster brings quiet depth to a fireplace wall and the living room around it.
Polished Venetian Plaster gives a formal dining room a deep, luminous backdrop.
A textured Venetian Plaster foyer, staircase wall and hallway welcome guests into the house.
Questions & answers
Cost, durability, preparation and care, answered plainly.
All FAQsReal Venetian Plaster is made from slaked lime and marble dust. As it cures, the lime hardens back into a stone-like layer with depth and a cool, smooth feel. Faux finishes are paint or acrylic products that imitate the look but not the depth or the way it ages.
Yes, on walls away from direct water. Lime is alkaline, which resists mould, and a wax or traditional soap finish helps the surface shed splashes. It suits powder rooms, bathroom walls outside the shower and ceilings with good ventilation.
Polished Venetian Plaster with a high sheen, matte or satin Marmorino, and textured stone-like finishes. We make samples of each in your room so you can compare them.
Yes. Light marks often buff out with a soft cloth and wax. Deeper damage is filled with matching plaster and burnished so it blends into the wall.
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