First Coat: Marmorino Palladino™ should be applied thinly and evenly, covering the entire wall. It is recommended to use a wet sponge in a circular motion before the Marmorino Palladino™ dries to create a more uniform design, expose the aggregate, and eliminate all imperfections. Allow at least 12 hours for the first coat to dry.
Second Coat (Smooth Finish): Apply the second coat in the same manner as
the first coat, but this time apply it a bit thicker. Spread the material evenly maintaining the same thickness across the wall. For a smooth finish with movement and color variations, burnish the wall with pressure. Work in small
sections and repeat burnishing until desired finish is achieved. For a smooth finish with no movement marks, smooth the wall with the trowel applying minimal pressure and cleaning off all excess material. Then, let the plaster dry for a minimum of 12 hours. Next, smooth the wall by sanding the surface with 150 grit
sandpaper following up with 300+ grit.
Second Coat (Skip Trowel Effect): Apply a second coat in uneven patches leaving
gaps, creating a broken, incomplete layer. While this coat is still wet, apply another thin coat on top in a similar way to connect the broken patches and create a layered effect. Let the plaster set until it can be troweled smooth without closing the texture. If a smoother finish is required, wait at least 12 hours before using
220 grain sandpaper, clean the dust and apply Velature Glaze™ if a multi-color effect is desired.
Second Coat (Rocky Effect): Apply the second coat thicker than the first and
lay the trowel flat on the wet plaster and pull up in areas to create a rough rocky texture. Let the plaster set until it can be troweled smooth without flattening the texture. If a smoother finish is required, wait at least 12 hours before using 220 grain sandpaper, clean the dust and apply Velature Glaze™ if a multi-color effect is
desired.
Second Coat (Travertine Effect): Add 10% Stone Z-4 additive to the Marmorino
Palladino™ and apply just slightly thicker than the first coat. Use a 1 ½” putty knife by holding it perpendicular to the wall, scratching the surface horizontally or vertically. Let the plaster set until it can be troweled smooth without closing the
texture.
Velature (Color Wash): If a color wash is desired on Marmorino Palladino™, dilute the first coat of Velature™ with at least 800%-1,000% water (8-10 to 1 ratio of
water to glaze). Because Palladino plaster breathes, the material should absorb the first coat of glaze. Use a sponge to “wash” the wall with a light, thin layer. Let the wall “drink in” the glaze, and seal the plaster so that you can apply a second, darker coat. You can apply Velature™ wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry. Dilute the second coat as necessary to achieve the desired color. Use small amounts of Velature™ on a sponge. Press gently to wash the wall. Allow the glaze to penetrate into the rougher areas to give accent to the surface. Be careful to clean up any glaze
that drips from the sponge before the wall absorbs it. Work from the bottom of the wall, moving upwards.
