Decorative finish · Toronto & the GTA
Italian lime plaster made with marble dust, applied in thin coats and polished by hand. We offer Marmorino, Grassello and custom finishes for feature walls, fireplaces and living rooms in Toronto and the GTA.
Venetian plaster is a decorative lime finish made from slaked lime putty and marble dust, trowelled in thin layers and burnished so walls look like polished stone. Marmorino — “little marble” in Italian — is part of the same family: a matte or satin, stone-like lime plaster with gentle movement.
Both start from lime and marble. Traditional Venetian plaster is burnished to a deep, glassy, marble-like sheen; Marmorino is left matte or softly satin, with a slightly textured, travertine-like character. We help you choose the level of polish for each room.
Beautiful and durable: lime hardens back into stone over time and lasts for decades. It is breathable, naturally resistant to mould thanks to its high alkalinity, low in VOCs, and instantly raises the perceived value of a room.
Depth, texture and luxury that paint cannot imitate. Polished or matte, it suits classic and contemporary interiors alike — perfect for feature walls, fireplaces, entryways and whole rooms that should feel quietly rich.
Marmorino combines the beauty of natural stone with the versatility of a wall finish. It gives a velvety, organic surface that regulates humidity, resists cracking and ages gracefully — a refined, artisan look for homes and commercial spaces.
Applications
A single wall of polished or Marmorino plaster that changes with the light.
Depth and warmth that photographs beautifully and feels calm to live with.
A refined first impression on curved and tall surfaces.
Surrounds and chimney breasts with soft, stone-like movement.
Breathable lime walls with a quiet, matte Marmorino texture.
Boutiques, restaurants and offices that want a crafted material story.
How we work
We visit, assess the surfaces and prepare samples for your light.
Repair, levelling and priming establish the correct base.
Layered application builds the intended colour, movement and texture.
The surface is refined and protected with the specified system.
Clean-up, walkthrough and tailored care guidance.
Recent work
Hand-trowelled Venetian plaster brings quiet depth to a fireplace wall and the living room around it.
Polished Venetian plaster gives a formal dining room a deep, luminous backdrop.
A textured Venetian plaster foyer, staircase wall and hallway welcome guests into the house.
Questions & answers
Cost, durability, preparation and care — answered plainly.
All FAQsAuthentic Venetian plaster is formulated with genuine aged slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) and finely pulverized Carrara marble. As it cures, it undergoes a carbonation process that reverts back to solid limestone. Unlike flat paint or synthetic faux coatings, it develops natural stone translucency, cool-to-the-touch smoothness, and remarkable depth.
Yes. Natural lime plaster is naturally alkaline (high pH), which inherently inhibits mold, mildew, and bacteria. With an organic Marseille olive-oil soap or natural beeswax finish, it performs exceptionally well on bathroom walls, powder rooms, and ceiling features.
We artisan-craft a full spectrum of finishes: ultra-smooth mirror-polished Grassello di Calce, satin-honed Marmorino, tactile travertine/stone textures (Intonachino), and metallic-infused mica washes tailored to your interior palette.
Minor marks can often be buffed away with micro-fine steel wool and beeswax. Deeper gouges can be spot-repaired by blending fresh lime paste matched to the original formula and burnishing into the surrounding coat.
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