Our lime plasters are imported from Trieste, Italy and are made from genuine seasoned slaked lime and fine Carrara marble aggregate, following a manufacturing tradition that spans back to Roman times.
Vero-Rialto Italian plasters are premium art materials for the artisan tradesperson who values versatility and consistent quality, inspiring a limitless range of looks from Old World to Contemporary.
Please contact info@artisanplastersupply.com for more information or to make an order.
finish
Rialto Finish is a textural primer undercoat for interior and exterior applications. Composed of a terpolymer binder and natural aggregates, including granite, mica, quartz, and silica. It offers exceptional adhesion and crack resistance, provides an excellent mechanical key for plaster finishes, and can be tinted.
Interior/Exterior
Primer One
Rialto Primer One is a smooth, non- textured primer undercoat composed of fine particle polymer emulsions, fine aggregates, and titanium dioxide. Its adhesion and binding properties make it an ideal basecoat for application of smooth Venetian plaster finishes, and can be tinted.
Interior only
Antiqua I
Antiqua I is a seasoned slake-limed coating incorporating a fine marble aggregate that produces a smooth finish, and is our most popular classic lime plaster finish. With its pleasant mottling, ease of application, and durability, Antigua is a truly authentic Italian limestone plaster that is capable of a wide range of looks used alone or as a basecoat for Epoca Spatolato or Marmo. Interior / Exterior
NLP
NLP is a natural lime plaster that is slightly more coarse than Antigua 1. The natural marble aggregate lends a lovely ‘salt and pepper’ look that is shown off best in lighter color ranges. Used alone or as a base coat for Venetian style topcoats, NLP brings a pleasant rustic quality and textural depth to your plaster palette.
Interior/ Exterior
Epoca marmo
This fine seasoned slaked lime finish is a true Marmorino, yielding a very tight, smooth appearance. It is finer than Antiqua 1, and yields a satin sheen when hard troweled.
Excellent for looks requiring a subtle aggregate with polished presentation.
Interior/ Exterior
Plasters by Georgia: Cameo Shores, CA
Epoca Spatolato
Rialto Epoca Spatolato is a smooth, very traditional Venetian plaster composed of slaked lime, natural pigments, and selected mineral additives. This versatile finish can be used on its own or over Antigua 1 or NLP to create a myriad of looks. Epoca Spatolato can be sanded, burnished and waxed to produce great visual depth and subtlety.
Interior/ Exterior
Epoca Ottocento
Rialto Epoca Ottocento is a lime-based plaster that can also be used as lime paint. It has a brushed matte and glazed decorative appearance. It is composed of seasoned slaked lime, natural earth, inorganic oxides and mineral additives. A great solution for beautifying wall surfaces with a classic old world or ‘watercolor’ look in a less labor -intensive process.
Interior/Exterior
Kravis Center at Claremont McKenna in Claremont, CA
Evolution
Evolution is an extremely versatile resin-based Venetian plaster that can appear matte, satin or shiny depending on the technique. It’s ease of use and durability make this a great choice for any classic Venetian plaster project. Can be used as an undercoat for the metallic wax finishes.
Interior use
Level Five Design - San Francisco, CA
Solution
Solution is a versatile Venetian plaster that makes glossy looks easy — simply burnish with a cloth to achieve a high-gloss look. What sets this Venetian plaster product from the rest is that it is a water resistant resin finish that can be applied to both interior and exterior wall surfaces. Can be used as an undercoat for the metallic wax finishes.
Interior/Exterior
Standard Drywall - Irvine Cove, CA
Sapone Sealer
Sapone Sealer is composed of genuine soapstone ideal for use over Solution and Evolution as well as our seasoned slaked lime finish Epoca Spatolato. This product can be applied on interior walls in thin layers using a chrome trowel or "buff on with rag" using circular motions. It imparts movement and casts a lovely satin sheen on the wall. It may lighten and cloud more porous plasters, like Antiqua. Sapone Sealer can also be tinted to achieve a variety of decorative effects.
Interior use
Level 5 Design - Montecito, CA
Cera d’Arte
Rialto Cera d’Arte is a transparent protective wax that gives a glossy, polished appearance to Solution, Evolution, and Epoca Spatolato. Cera d’Arte is water repellent, and stain resistant, and a durable finish. This solvent-based product can be applied using a spatula, trowel, or rag, and complies with regional VOC standards.
Interior use
Coventry Interiors - Vancouver, BC
Velasil
Velasil acts as a water repellent, while allowing surfaces to breathe. Velasil when tinted, colors translucently while it seals.
Interior/ Exterior
Shady Canyon, CA
Stucco Oro/Argento/Bronzo and Ottone
These smooth, shiny, water-resistant Metallic finishes are applied over resin products like Solution and Evolution for stunning looks. Can be used with Cera d’Arte to modulate metallic pigment intensity.
Interior use
Stucco Oro by Antonio Robles: San Juan Capistrano, CA
