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Venetian Plaster, Faux Painting & Unique Wall Textures
Venetian Plaster & Faux Finishes in Central Oregon
I'm Steve. For over five years I've been hand-finishing walls - Venetian plaster, faux painting and custom wall textures, all applied by hand on site, so no two walls ever come out the same. I work with homeowners, interior designers, builders and commercial clients.
Venetian Plaster
Polished Italian plaster built up in thin layers and burnished by hand until it reads like stone. Depth, movement and a soft sheen that paint cannot reproduce. A favorite for feature walls, entryways, fireplace surrounds and powder rooms.
Faux Painting
Hand-painted finishes that stand in for materials you cannot always have: aged stone, weathered wood, marble, leather, old-world patina. All the character, none of the cost or weight of the real thing.
Custom Wall Textures
Troweled, stippled and sculpted surfaces built up on site to suit the room. Anything from a quiet sand-swept wall to bold relief that catches the light and shifts through the day.
Why Hand-Applied Finishes
Paint covers a wall. Plaster and faux finishes become part of it. Because every coat is mixed, tinted and applied by hand, no two walls turn out exactly alike - the texture, depth and color respond to the room's light in a way a flat coat of paint never will.
It also holds up. A properly applied and sealed finish lasts for years with minimal upkeep, and small marks can often be touched up rather than requiring a full repaint.
These finishes suit almost any room and style - a plaster accent wall in a modern farmhouse, polished plaster in a powder room, an aged patina above a fireplace, a soft textured backdrop in a bedroom or dining room.
Work is done on site in occupied homes as well as new builds and remodels, for homeowners, interior designers, builders and commercial spaces across Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver and the rest of Central Oregon.
FAQs
What is Venetian plaster?
Venetian plaster is a lime-based Italian wall finish applied by hand in thin troweled layers, then burnished to the depth and soft sheen of polished stone. Unlike paint, the surface has real material depth - light moves across it differently through the day. It suits feature walls, entryways, fireplace surrounds, powder rooms and whole interiors.
Can Venetian plaster be used in bathrooms and kitchens?
Yes. Lime plaster is naturally resistant to mold and mildew, and with the right sealer a polished plaster wall stands up well to the humidity of bathrooms and kitchens. Powder rooms and tub surrounds are among the most popular places for it.
What is faux painting?
Faux painting is the craft of using paint and glaze to convincingly imitate other materials - aged stone, marble, weathered wood, leather, old-world patina. It brings the character of those materials to a wall without their cost or weight, and every finish is mixed and applied by hand.
Can you plaster over existing drywall or painted walls?
In most cases, yes. Sound drywall and previously painted surfaces can take plaster or a specialty finish once they are properly cleaned, repaired and primed. Prep is most of the job - it is what makes the finish last.
How do you care for a Venetian plaster wall?
Very little upkeep is needed. Dust with a soft, dry cloth and wipe up spills promptly. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, which can dull the finish. A wall sealed with wax or a topcoat sealer holds up especially well and can simply be wiped with a damp cloth.
Is Venetian plaster waterproof?
On its own, plaster is breathable but not waterproof. Sealed with a wax or a topcoat sealer, it becomes water-resistant and stands up well to steam and splashes, which is why it works in showers, tub surrounds and backsplashes when finished correctly.
How is Venetian plaster different from a regular textured or skim-coat wall?
A skim coat or drywall texture is a thin, mostly flat layer meant to hide seams. Venetian plaster is built up in several troweled layers and burnished by hand, giving it real depth and a polished sheen that shifts as light moves across it - a finish in its own right, not a prep step.
Can the color of a plaster or faux finish be customized?
Yes. Plaster and faux finishes are tinted and mixed by hand, so the color and tone can be matched to a specific palette, sample or existing decor rather than chosen from a fixed set of options.
What areas do you serve?
FAUX-MO Design is based in Bend, Oregon and works throughout Central Oregon - including Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Tumalo and the surrounding area. Send a note through the contact form below for a free quote.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Send a note through the contact form on this page with a bit about your project, and you will hear back about next steps and a free, no-obligation quote.
Customer reviews
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Ron H.
"The entire experience was so easy and friendly, and the price was very reasonable. I don't know what I would have done without them."
James F.
"I can't say enough good things about the quality of this company. Highly, highly recommend using them!"
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