NOTE: Always test the product in a small, inconspicuous area before beginning a project. We recommend preparing a sample board prior to beginning a project to check color and technique. The paint should be mixed thoroughly before using.
Step 1 – Skim Coat: Apply a skim coat of Venetian Plaster with a Modern Masters Japanese Trowel at a low trowel angle (2 finger space) and scrape off excess at a high trowel angle (3 to 4 finger space). Let dry 1 hour.
Step 2 – Texture Coat: Apply a texture coat of Venetian Plaster with a low trowel angle and light pressure using a skip trowel technique. This technique will produce peaks that should be “knocked down” by smoothing lightly with a low
trowel angle. Let dry for 1-2 hours.
Step 3 – Skim Coat: Repeat the process done in step one and let dry for 1 hour. For suede and stone looks, burnishing/polishing is not needed.
BURNISH/POLISH: For a marble-like finish, sand the dry Venetian Plaster in a circular motion with 400 grit dry sandpaper (a palm sander can be used). For a higher sheen, dust off with a soft rag and sand with 600 grit dry sandpaper.
Dust off with a damp soft rag. To get a very high sheen, after sanding, burnish the surface by rubbing vigorously with your trowel or the flat side of a clean putty knife. This is not recommended for light colors.
TAPING: Use high quality, low-tack tape when taping over surfaces that have been previously painted. Therefore consider cutting along the tape edge with a razor blade to avoid delaminating the fresh paint from the substrate.
