Modern Masters - Venetian Plaster Topcoat

After sanding or burnishing the Venetian Plaster, wipe the surface with a clean damp rag to eliminate any dust. Allow the surface to dry.

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.

Venetian Plaster Topcoat is applied using Modern Masters Japanese Trowel or a putty knife. It cannot be rolled, brushed or sprayed on.

Hold the trowel at a 60° angle and scrape a very thin layer of the topcoat onto the dry Venetian Plaster finish. Scrape off any excess using a clean trowel and let this coat dry.

This application will slightly darken the color and will dry to a satin sheen. The topcoat can be slightly polished once it is dry by burnishing with the edge of your trowel or the flat side of a clean putty knife.

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.

Dry time is approximately 1-2 hours. Dry time depends on thickness of application, temperature and humidity. (Drying times were recorded at 70°F and 50%RH)

NOTE: Lower temperature and/or higher humidity will lengthen the dry and cure times.

One quart will cover approximately 140-155 sq. ft./13-14.m2.

Clean tools with soap and warm water immediately after use. Do not reuse containers and properly dispose of empty containers.