"When you have Venetian Plaster on the walls around you there is a sense of luxury, passion, and elegance."
~~ Clay Dunn

Spatula Stuhhi

Spatula Stuhhi specializes in Veneziano stucco called "Classico", Marmorino called "Marmo", and "Encausto", a combination of the Marmo and Classico that when applied becomes an extravagantly rich look. The availability of these products has caused quite a stir in the worldwide architectural community.

"Classico" ~ Spatula Stuhhi's name for Veneziano; a modified lime-based plaster with marble dust and crystal. This silky smooth shiny finish gives the appearance of expensive liquid marble, and the warmth and coziness that only plaster gives. This finish can be left as is or can be waxed for a more brilliant shine and water proofing for bathroom and kitchen applications.   To Top
"Marmo" ~ Marmorino, a lime-based plaster with real Carrera Marble rock embedded. This surface is more matted in appearance with more texture in its feel. However, this finish can have some shine and can be waxed.   To Top
"Encausto" ~ Encausto is a method of applying two beautiful coats of "Marmo" plaster as a base, then very thinly covered with one coat of "Classico" plaster. The colors can be the same or different bringing elegance with light texture.   To Top
"Terre Cotte" ~ This is Veneziano plaster that has "burnt earth" mixed with the plaster to give a one of a kind Venetian plaster look.   To Top

Frequently Asked Questions About Italian Plaster

Q: What is plaster?
A: Plaster known today is Portland Cement mixed with sand and water, applied either over lathe (wood) strips or other sub surfaces, and is structural in nature. "Italian plaster" is not structural, but is a decorative wall finish applied over lathe and plaster, or nearly any surface. It is applied indoors or outdoors, depending on the decorative application.

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Q: What are faux finishes?
A: The term used today called "faux finishing" consists of various decorative techniques used to simulate parchment, marble, wood grains, metallics, or old looking walls. These finishes are commonly paint based, and applied with feathers, sponges, plastic bags, and drywall mud. Classic Italian Plasters "faux finishes" are different as ancient traditional techniques are used with trowel and spatula. The products used are resin (synthetic), or lime and mineral based (for restoration repair), and are refined versions of similar plaster applied throughout Italy as far back as 2000 years ago.

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Q: What is "Restoration Approved" Italian plaster?
A: "Restoration Approved" plaster is unmodified 100% lime and mineral base finish. The base plaster then is mixed with combinations of marble flour, small marble rock, crystal, and biocides for today's quality standards. This plaster was engineered from ancient Italian "civil plaster" walls. This finish plaster is applied with trowel and spatula, normally in two or three layers and can be tinted to any color. The plaster varies from rough in appearance to glass smooth which is burnished until a mirror quality shine is achieved.

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Q: What is Civil Plaster?
A: "Civil plaster" is what one sees when visiting Italy - those crumbling walls exposing brick, tile, and rock. A long explanation made very short: first a layer of lime and coarse sand is laid down, followed by a layer of lime and mid-size sand granules. Two layers of lime and fine sand are applied and finally, three layers of lime and marble dust on top. It is these three layers in which the decoration was created, and is what Classic Italian Plasters apply today.

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Q: Are the products safe?
A: Yes, the plasters are water soluble and non-toxic.

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Q: How long does a typical project last?
A: Projects start with a consultation. After the estimate has been approved a sample is created to be approved by the client. Most jobs are completed in three to four days.

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Q: How much does it cost?
A: The cost is determined by which finish is chosen, the area to be covered, and how much wall prep is involved.

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