Venetian Plaster & Decorative Plaster in Santa Barbara
Venetian · Tadelakt · Modern Texture
Hand-troweled plaster turns a wall into a surface with real depth — polished Venetian, waterproof Tadelakt, or soft modern texture. We work directly with designers and architects to hit the exact sheen, tooth, and color you specified.
What’s included
- Substrate leveling and skim coating to a plaster-ready surface
- Tinted base coat matched to the finish color
- Multiple hand-troweled plaster layers
- Burnishing or polishing to the specified sheen
- Wax, soap, or sealer where moisture protection is needed
- Designer and architect coordination on samples and mockups
Products & materials
Italian lime plasters, Tadelakt systems for wet rooms, and modern acrylic-modified plasters for large commercial surfaces.
Our founder spent years as a product specialist for Sherwin-Williams and Dunn-Edwards, so coatings are specified for your substrate and exposure — not for whatever is on the shelf. Meet the owner.
Our decorative plaster process
- 01
Spec review
We confirm the finish, sheen, and color with you or your designer, then build a sample board.
- 02
Level the substrate
Plaster reveals everything underneath, so the wall is skimmed dead flat first.
- 03
Base coat
A tinted base ensures consistent color even where the plaster is thin.
- 04
Trowel the layers
Each layer is applied and knocked down by hand to build movement and depth.
- 05
Burnish & seal
Polished to the target sheen and sealed where the room demands it.
Decorative Plaster FAQs
How is Venetian plaster different from Roman clay?
Venetian plaster is polished to a marble-like sheen with more layers; Roman clay is a softer, matte, suede-like finish that goes on faster.
Can plaster go in a shower?
Yes — Tadelakt is a traditional waterproof lime plaster made for wet areas when installed and sealed correctly.
Do you provide samples?
Always. We build sample boards and, on larger jobs, an on-wall mockup before starting production.
Free same-day estimate
Tell us about your decorative plaster project and we’ll get back to you within one business hour with next steps.