venetian plaster applicators

	Coccio Pesto Coccio pesto, besides giving great hydraulicity to the plaster, allows us to do fairly thick layers, and gives the final characteristic salmon colored surface due to the crushed reddish clay within the plaster. Utilized already by Romans to add resistance to mortars and stuccoes, is pozzuolan. This is a volcanic rock, that is crushed at the same size of the aggregates. Another material that can be considered as a pozzuolan is coccio pesto, obtained by crushing old roof tiles or old bricks made, notoriously, of cooked clay, chemically composed of aluminium silicates. In the specific case of Venice, coccio pesto has always been used either for rough coats and for finishing coats. As previously said, coccio pesto gives to stucco and mortar a characteristic salmon color, more or less accentuated according to the quantity and the fineness of the clay. This color cannot be obtained with earth pigments, so the use of coccio pesto has contributed in characterizing Venice's chromatic look.
	Antico Tatto Some texture with a velvety smooth matte finish. Manufacturer: Rivesto-Marmorino *Click on the image for a larger view
	Top Left - Teodorico (slight texture, has silver, bronze, or gold specs in top layer) Top Right - Marmur Fine (only very slight texture) Bottom Left - Ebano (no texture, smooth finish with black specs) Bottom Right - Marmur fine w/lime color wash (textured) Manufacturer: Novacolor * Click on the image for a larger view
	Rasa Calce Provides an old world, rustic or italian villa look. Can be textured as much or little as desired. Heavier texture yields some cracks which add to the old world look. Color can be either mixed with plaster or can be trowelled untinted and then colored with a tinted matte wax (which adds additional protection). Pure Lime, textured and tinted. 1200 colors available Manufacturer: Safra by Artenova
	CALCENOVA ARREDO (with raised stencil) EFFECT DESCRIPTION: Venetian Plaster (semi-gloss finish) SUITABILITY: Interiors TOP FEATURES: The mineral finish traditional of Italian decoration. Unparalleled breathability and mold resistance. Safra added 4% resin to Calcenova Arredo for improved performance. The resin enables this plaster to take darker colors, and makes it more durable for higher-traffic areas. Pure slaked lime with 4% Resin; 1275 Colors Available Manufacturer: Safra by Artenova
	CALCENOVA EFFECT DESCRIPTION: Venetian Plaster (mirror like shine) SUITABILITY: Interiors TOP FEATURES: Smooth semi-gloss finish with translucent marble-like appearance. Natural lime Venetian plaster is used in Italy for restorations where authenticity is important. Cool and smooth to the touch like polished stone. Restoration approved. Unparalleled breathability and mold resistance. The mirror like shine comes naturally - no waxing or sanding required. Pure slaked lime; 882 colors available Manufacturer: Safra by Artenova
	TEXTURED FRESCONOVA EFFECT DESCRIPTION: Cool, satiny, and smooth to the touch.Smooth Venetian Plaster (low gloss to mattee finish) SUITABILITY: Interiors TOP FEATURES: We apply Fresconova over a textured base to attain this unique finish, traditional to the Italian decorative heritage. Unparalleled breathability and mold resistance. Pure slaked lime; 882 Colors Available Manufacturer: Safra by Artenova
	MARMORINO EFFECT DESCRIPTION: In Italian means "Little Bits of Marble". This Italian plaster is traditionally very popular in the Northern part of Italy. The marble dust adds a subtle sparkle. Satin finish, extremely smooth, and cool to the touch like marble. SUITABILITY: Interiors TOP FEATURES: Restoration approved. Extremely Breathable, Natural mineral finish. Very classical finish, historically more popular in the northern part of Italy. Pure slaked lime; 882 Colors Available Manufacturer: Safra by Artenova
	Strange MARMORINO EFFECT DESCRIPTION: Some choose to add a layer of Calcenova over their Marmorino, giving it a glossy, glasslike look and feel. Extremely Smooth, Mirror like shine with marble dust SUITABILITY: Interiors TOP FEATURES: Extremely Breathable, Natural mineral finish. Very classical finish, historically more popular in the northern part of Italy. Pure slaked lime; 882 Colors Available Manufacturer: Safra by Artenova
	TRAVERTINO EFFECT DESCRIPTION: This historic classic of the decorative tradition in Tuscany and central Italy has the look and feel of unpolished Travertine stone. The marble flour and selected sands make it highly durable. SUITABILITY: Interiors TOP FEATURES: Extremely Breathable, Natural mineral finish. Classical of the decorative tradition in Tuscany and in the central part of Italy. May be used inside and outside without restrictions. Pure slaked lime; 882 Colors Available Manufacturer: Safra by Artenova
	MANTOVANO EFFECT DESCRIPTION: Smooth Venetian Plaster. Originated in Mantua Italy (now called Mantova) and adorns the walls of castles and palaces. Very elegant and practical. SAFRA applicators are the only ones who can provide this unique ancestral finish. Has a matte finish with an organic pitted look. SUITABILITY: Interiors TOP FEATURES: The mineral finish traditional of Italian decoration. Unparalleled breathability and mold resistance. Pure slaked lime;882 Colors Available Manufacturer: Safra by Artenova
	CALCE LIBERTY (LIME PAINT) EFFECT DESCRIPTION: matte "Lime-milk". The chalky, translucent look of Lime Paint and Lime Wash has a charm that cannot be matched by modern paint products. mattee finish, with anti-mold properties. Exterior walls will quickly gain an "aged" appearance. SUITABILITY: Interiors TOP FEATURES: Extremely Breathable, Natural mineral paint. Anti-mold. Hygenizing. May be used inside and outside without restrictions. Mineral Paint; 882 Colors Available Manufacturer: Safra by Artenova
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