“Stucco Veneziano” or venetian plaster is a decorative finish that imitates venetian marble, it was first discovered in Venice Italy around 1450 in order to cover the needs of architects and decorators to reproduced a material similar to real marble, that technique involved mixing aerial lime with marble dust and linseed oil blended when hot, application was carried out in 6-7 layers and decorators used it in high class residence. Fifty years later the technique disappeared and came back to life in mid 70.

We have few types of material most common in use is lime (calcium) and acrylic, both highly glossy when polished.

The tones and effects that appearing on walls depends on the skills of the decorator.

Material is friendly in use, non toxic and provides durability, resistant to atmospheric agents, aloud the walls to breathe and is resistance to mould makes perfect to use, it’s been characterized like the most elegant and aristocratic effect.

The microcement, also known as ultrafine cement, is a cementitious coating that can be applied to other existing materials, thus hiding the flaws and fissures produced over time and by external aggressions. Although it is a very fine material is extremely durable and is available for application both indoors and outdoors in all kinds of surfaces. – INDOOR: floors, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, stairs, walls… – OUTDOOR: terraces, pools, patios, sports courts… The microcement is a variety of cement that modified with high strength and durability polymers becomes a smooth cement, fine and very tough. One of the main advantages possessed by microcement is the wide variety of colors that exist for its application, and the different color shades within each color. When microcement has been correctly applied it adheres permanently to the surface on which it has been applied perfectly and can resist outdoor weather attacks and / or continuous people walking. It is also an ideal material for applications in public buildings such as museums. MICROCEMENT BENEFITS – It is aesthetic and stylish. – It is highly versatile. – Can be applied on any surface. – No need to remove the existing material. – It has no joints, is homogeneous. – It’s really fine: 2 mm. – No cracks. – It has high strength, high durability and endurance to external aggressions. – It is available in a wide range of colors.

Decorative iridescent finish for interiors

This material is only made for interior is special iridescent effect soft to the touch with silky appearance, perfect for creating classic and modern atmospheres, very luxurious elegant finish with a subtle sparkle able to create surfaces full of movement and tonal interest according to the hand of the decorator.

Is a cost effective alternative solution to paint or wall paper, its durable, cleanable, hardwearing and low maintenance, non toxic, water based material that prevents from mould, fungal and algal growth.

We import, supply and apply Frescoes from Italy

“Travertino” is a material that can reproduce the natural stone travertine found mostly in Tivoli in Italy.

Actually is the main stone used by Gianni Lorenzo Bernini to build the famous colonnade of St. Peters square in Rome.

Michelangelo also use “Travertino” as the material for the external ribs of the dome of St. Peters Basilica.

The ancient name of the stone was “Lapis Tiburtinus” meaning timbur stone named by the city of Timbur, different forms of travertine and colous can be found in China, Turkey, Hungary, Usa, Afganistan and Guatemala.

Romans used extensively Travertino for building Temples, Monuments, Bath complexes amphitheaters like Colosseum.

It’s also one of the most common stones in the modern architecture.

Material can be applied on surfaces in the formation of Travertino Romano (blocks) or in free style like solid block on wall.

Scagliola from Italian word scaglia meaning chips is a form of decorative plaster, usually gypsum which imitates marble and precious stones.

While there is evidence of scagliola decoration in ancient Rome this technique became popular in 17th century and all around Europe till 19th century.

Its widely used to decorate walls, columns, fire places, tabletops, its an artificial form of imitating marble found thruout Italy mostly churches ,museums in France, Germany and later on in England and U.S.

It’s very laborious so there for quite expensive.

Armourcoat sculptural (3D Panels) are constructed from a series of precast panels that bonded to the substrate, the multiple panel designs make it possible to create non repetitive seamless sculptural walls where the designs flow and change across the surface just as in nature.

panels are mineral based non toxic and completely non combustible. they are extremely dense and hard with a smooth ceramic tile surface, can be painted or decorated as well.

Colourwash by Armourcoat is a metallic finish created by applying a technique(pitted) and then when is completely dry a transparent glaze combined with pure pigment metallic or pearlescent powder is applied to the dry plaster enriching the surface, and subtle variation of tones.

Colourwash finish is ideal for large areas especially when combined with creative or dramatic lighting, the pearlescent and metallic glaze is a luxurious manner of finishing decorative plaster ,mostly pitted and dragged effects, its powerful finish demanding attention and interest by the applicator.

The term Gilding covers a number of decorative techniques for applying fine gold leaf or powder to solid surfaces such as wood, stone or metal to give a thin coating of gold.

Silver was traditionally used in the west. Bronze gild is commonly used in China.

Herodotus (a famous ancient Greek historian) mentions that Egyptians gilded wood and metals.

Certain ancient Greek statues of great prestige were chryselephantine I e made of gold for the clothing and ivory for flesh.

Modern gilding is applied to numerous and diverse surfaces like frame making, wood working, cabinet work, decorative painting to decorate pottery, porcelain and glass.

Textured walls are created by applying specific metallic paints with quartz in it, they are reflective because the pearl add it to the material, they are easy to apply with various methods.

Simple and effective solution that can produce magical effect on walls making it almost perfect choice for decorating your desired area and create a warm charm modern surface ,materials like encanto by Oikos, Marco-Polo by San Marco, County by Mex Meyer can produce beautiful l and aesthetic designs.

Wall coating with a high degree of water vapor permeability provides a finish with a porous lined effect that recalls the typical looks of Travertino and soft sheen marbles.

The product is carried out in two coats in order to achieve a satin look and always final look depends on applicators skills and decision of how to apply it.

If u wish to achieve a gloss finish u must apply a thin layer of venetian plaster.

This technique commonly used by ancient Greeks and then Romans is called encaustic or marmorino classico end envolves application oh hot wax in wet plaster, material is perfect for using it in areas like spa, swimming pools and hard wearing places

Granada is a paint that unifies colors, contrast that appear in numerous shades.

Nevada is paint similar to Granada with gold flakes inside and metallic appearance in final coat has an antique look and is slightly textured to the touch.