Stucco, the common term for Portland cement plaster, is a popular exterior finish for buildings. It provides an economical hard surface that is rot, rust, and fire resistant, Stucco can be colored and finished in a wide range of textures to adorn any architectural style
Cultured Stone is an exact replica of natural stone used for building. It is cast in flexible molds and hand colored with iron oxide pigments. An unmatched variety of colors and textures provide countless ways to create awe-inspiring custom looks. Made of lightweight aggregate materials, the veneers are approximately one-quarter the weight of full-thickness stone.
Natural Stone Thin Veneer is equipped with natural tops, bottoms and ends on all edges and beautiful corners with sizable returns. No one will ever know whether it is full bed depth real stone or real stone thin veneer. Natural Stone thin veneer provides expanded installation options compared to standard stone. These are perfect for both new and remodel projects,
Architectural Finishes specializes in formal to informal interior plasters. Installation range from the famous Venetian Plasters to the Eastern European-Plasters. These create beautiful natural effects with real plaster and not the obvious imitation of faux paint.
This is a step by step review of the process for a hand troweled plaster with a metallic gold top coat.
Our new clients are amazed at the labor intensiveness of the plastering process. The plaster is installed in multiple layers to get the depth and genuine look of the natural look. Note: The Venetian style requires additional steps.
Step 1
A Base coat of plaster is applied to level and assure a smooth surface to start building the depth of real plaster. This is Variance Alto in a standard Buff color. Steel trowels were used to apply the material and then to pull the material tight for the smooth surface.
Step 3
As the surface drys, the ridges are pulled down close to smooth with a clean dry trowel. The skill is in assuring a smooth surface without losing the distressed surface and the appearance of the short trowel strokes.
