Venetian Plaster Step By Step With Firenze Marmorino
A board sample of authentic Fine Marmorino made from base coat all the way to sealing with protection soap. Sample made by Giancarlo - Master Applicator in Miami, Florida.
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Step 1:
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Preparing your walls
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Your walls need to be at level 4 - 5 and primed with a water based, latex primer
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Step 2:
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Apply the first coat
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The thickest coat of the 3 coat process. Must use Stainless steel trowel only, other wise product can be stained by metal. No straight lines and do not go over the same area too many times.
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Step 3:
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Apply the second coat
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After first coat is fully dry (preferably overnight)apply enough material to completely cover the first coat and leave it smooth and unpolished. If necessary lightly sand high spots and corners with sanding block size 400. Apply thinly and evenly. Do not compress product.
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Step 4:
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Apply the third coat
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The third coat is applied after the 2nd coat is fully dry and the high spots and corners have been sanded down. Apply thin coat with a bit of pressure to allow the product to adhere to 2nd coat. cover about 4 - 6 sq feet and go back to burnish. Burnish and check by viewing wall from side for sheen and reflection.
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Step 5:
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Apply protection soap
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After the third coat has been burnished and dried, apply the water based impregnation paste. Apply as much as the product with absorb and make sure to wipe off the excess in order to avoid unfavorable results.This is not a wax.
