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This application of TexSton Veneciano was installed by Jason Fletcher Studios in a Beverly Hills residence.
Photo courtesy of TexSton Inc.
No substitute for training
Whichever option a contractor chooses, mastering
technique is important. Unskilled applicators sometimes
compete only on the basis of price, Bingham says, which can
contribute to the use of substandard materials as well as poor
technique. Th is diminishes the reputation of Venetian plaster
fi nishes. “In the end, it isn’t what you buy, it’s what you do with
it. Great results require training in the right techniques and a
variety of materials. Th e technique determines the result.”
As they have been for centuries, decorative plaster
techniques are best taught by experienced artisans and learned
through careful practice. Both Buon Fresco and Dundean
Studios off er training programs, and the new FirmoLux
showroom in Sarasota will include an education center and
training facility.
“Know how to work with lime plaster before you do a
whole house with it,” Nelson says. “It’s a very reliable material
if you know how to use it properly.” ◆
˛ www.dundean.com
˛ www.bfresco.com
˛ www.FirmoLux.com
˛ www.texston.com
˛ www.naturalwalls.com
˛ www.kolcaustico.com
˛ www.bristegroup.com
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