A refined alternative to ordinary painted walls.
Material
Lime + marble minerals
Typical installation
2–5 working days
Investment level
Premium architectural finish
The Material
More than colour. Light, movement and depth.
Venetian plaster is a hand-applied mineral finish traditionally made with slaked lime and fine marble. Applied in multiple translucent layers, it creates subtle tonal variation and a tactile surface that changes throughout the day as light moves across the room.
Natural mineral character
No two walls are identical.
Custom colour matching
Warm whites, earthy neutrals or deeper tones.
From matte to polished
Choose a soft stone look or reflective sheen.
Designed around your room
Finish, movement and scale are sampled first.
Finish Library
Choose the level of movement.
Venetian plaster is not one fixed look. The same mineral system can create quiet, cloud-like walls, polished marble depth or dramatic stone-inspired effects.
Most distinctive
Polished Venetian
Refined sheen, layered movement and a marble-like depth.
Quiet luxury
Soft Matte
A calm, velvety finish for modern whole-room applications.
Cloud Finish
Soft overlapping tones that create atmosphere.
Stone Effect
Inspired by limestone, travertine and honed stone.
Deep Tone
Charcoal, clay, olive and richly pigmented tones.
WHERE IT WORKS
Made for rooms that need quiet texture.
Venetian plaster is particularly effective where a continuous mineral surface can replace flat paint and bring warmth without becoming visually busy.
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Whole Rooms
Create a calm, continuous stone-like envelope across larger wall areas.
02
Fireplaces
Give the surround a seamless, carved-from-stone presence.
03
Bathrooms
Bring mineral warmth to selected walls with the appropriate protective system.
04
Entryways
Introduce natural material character without relying on bold pattern.
Material Benefits
Beauty with substance.
Venetian plaster is selected for its visual depth, mineral character and long-term repairability.
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Handcrafted depth
Movement that cannot be reproduced with standard paint.
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Mineral composition
Lime and marble-based ingredients with lasting character.
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Custom colour
Tailored to flooring, cabinetry, stone and lighting.
Typical Project Range
Quoted for the actual surface.
From $18–$40+
per sq. ft., installed, as a preliminary planning range—not a fixed online price. Final pricing depends on surface preparation, height, details and finish direction.
PRICE & TIMELINE
Understand the investment.
Venetian plaster is priced as a hand-applied architectural finish. Final cost depends on sheen, movement, surface preparation, corners, height and architectural detail.
FINISH
TYPICAL LOOK
RELATIVE PRICE
FEATURE WALL TIMELINE
BEST SUITED TO
Standard paint
Flat, consistent colour
$
About 1 day
Utility and general walls
Decorative lime
Soft, organic movement
$$–$$$
1–2 days
Whole rooms
Venetian plaster
Layered depth, matte to polished
$$$–$$$$
2–4 days
Architectural focal points
Marmorino
Honed stone, smooth to textured
$$$
2–4 days
Whole rooms, fireplaces and calm modern interiors
Custom effects
Bespoke stone or artistic finish
$$$$+
3–5+ days
Statement surfaces
Indicative timelines assume a standard residential feature wall in suitable condition.
“The finish changed the way the entire room holds light. It feels quiet, warm and completely made for the house.”
— Private residential project, Calgary
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Before choosing Venetian plaster.
How much does Venetian plaster cost in Calgary?
How long does a Venetian plaster feature wall take?
Can Venetian plaster be used on a fireplace?
Is Venetian plaster suitable for bathrooms?
What is the difference between Venetian plaster and Marmorino?
Start Your Project
Tell us which wall you want to transform.
Send a photo and approximate dimensions. We will recommend a finish direction and preliminary range.