2022 Trends – Venetian Plaster and Limewash

If you’ve opened Instagram recently, you already know about the textured walls that are all the hype right now. But, what are those walls exactly? It’s not wallpaper, it’s not paint. It is a textured material known as Venetian plaster and limewash. The 15th-century technique has made a huge comeback and now adorns the walls of all up-and-coming places. The mix of lime and marble powder presents you with an incredible scope of design. You can cover your walls and model almost anything. The perfect balance of simple and complex. A simple material that needs can create organic and unique surface designs. The opaque material Venetian plaster gives the overall look and limewash is translucent that is applied over the surface. Here is everything you need to know about this design trend.

Why Venetian Plaster and Limewash?

Plaster adds dimension, depth, movement, and warmth to a room. It is also relatively easier than putting up wallpaper in large spaces, making it the perfect choice for commercial properties. Because the textures are natural and organic, they bring an earthy and soft look. This works better than plain walls and wallpapered walls. Each stroke has some thought behind it. It provides the plaster with meaning and brings emotional depth to the interiors of your room. Lime plaster is also nontoxic. It has no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It is also permeable. Meaning, moisture can easily escape. So, it is naturally mold- and mildew-resistant. However, it is more expensive than paint. A plaster application can cost you between $8 and $15 per square foot, depending on the product you choose.

Design Ideas for Your Property Create a Unique Look That Stands Out with Carvings

Use the plaster to carve intricate molds on walls and ceilings. The walls and ceilings can be carved with various designs like leaves, abstract patterns, and geometric designs. You can also engrave Hebrew letters or phrases from scriptures to give your room a pious look. Such carvings can make the room itself look like a work of art. This means you can hold back on decor items because people will be mesmerized by the walls, itself. This is a great idea for commercial properties that rely on customers, like cafes, restaurants, galleries. Depending on the theme of the place, you can decide your carvings. An organic restaurant can have floral or greenery patterns reminiscent of nature. This reflects the harmony between the food served and the fresh produce that is used. Companies can use the plaster to etch their logo into the wall. This also saves space and presents a fresh, never seen display of the brand.

Venetian Plaster in the Bathroom

It is a great idea to use Venetian plaster in the bathroom. This is because the bathroom is a small and frequently used area and it can leave a huge impression on people. So, it is a good idea to start small before you expand into other parts of the property. The plaster can create an antique wallpaper look. Choose colors that are warm and inviting. Bold and warm colors like yellow and orange are very in right now. If you don’t want to go with bright colors, brown paint is a good alternative. Pair the brown with mint green colored accents to make the green pop as the brown provides depth to the ambiance. To create this look you need to apply a solid color to the wall and then a thin coat of paint. Make long, sweeping strokes with a paintbrush after. This creates a subtle but inviting look.

Create an Extravagant Look with Ragging and Stencils

We left minimalism in 2021. In 2022, we are embracing maximalism with open arms like Mismatched Lettering and Mind-Bending Shapes. And no better way to do this than the technique of ragging and stenciling. To create this look, you have to mix paint with glaze and wipe it off rags. Or you can choose to apply glaze with the rag too. We highly recommend adding one solid pattern over the finished product. This adds a dimension of depth to the wall and aids the extravagant look. This technique suits hotel lobbies the most. In high-end hotels, having such a wall behind the reception is also a good idea.

Mixtures of Textures on Your Surfaces

Go in another direction and opt for a mixture of texture over patterns. This brings life into the inanimate walls. The walls in themselves become statement pieces, drawing attention and brightening up the space effectively. You can mix textures with other textures, patterns, and materials. This creates a subtle but beautiful backdrop. To create the perfect backdrop, use neutral tones like white, beige, and gray. This wall is the perfect choice for outlets of luxury products. The mute tones complement rich textures which enhances the look of luxury products by acting as a subtle backdrop.

How to Maintain Venetian Plaster and Limewash?

Plaster is low-maintenance and long-lasting. To cover a single scuff or flaw, you have a variety of lime plasters available that can quickly fix it. Most minor scuffs can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent, or with a gentle sanding with 1000-grit sandpaper or fine steel wool. It’s a lot less work than people believe, and it’s almost as adaptable as paint in terms of application and upkeep. However, Venetian plasters are usually textured or patterned. Thus, it requires a little more upkeep. You have to fix defects without leaving a mark is more difficult, therefore you may need to re-plaster the entire wall to completely conceal the blemish. It’s also vital to cover an entire wall, corner to corner, in one go while applying them. As a result, you lose part of your flexibility. Ensure that a wax seal has been applied. This makes the wall water-poor and repels grease and grime. Hence, cleaning it becomes much simpler. Use water or mild soap to clean.