Blue plaster is a consummate art that was developed by ancient master blue artists, and is prized for its ability to add texture, depth, and beauty to any surface. Thanks to modern technology, products are available that make applying blue plaster an easy DIY home improvement project that the average homeowner can complete themselves.
Before embarking on the Blue Plaster project, you need to purchase the necessary items. A steel trowel, fine sandpaper, and a few gallons of blue plaster are needed for the job. Other items optional must include clothing drop paint, blue plaster topcoat, and wax. After finishing this article, it will be easy for you to determine which of these elements you need for your project.
Blue plaster is available in a container and can be purchased at any home improvement store. Both Behr and Sherwin-Williams paint companies have a selection of blue plaster. You can either choose a white plaster or from a large selection of colors. How much do you need? One gallon covers roughly 75 square feet, so take a rough measurement of the walls you’re trying to finish.
Blue plaster can be applied to any surface you want, but you need to get your walls properly prepped. In this way they must be smooth and without cracks, which involves some sanding and sanding. The walls should also be painted flat so that the plaster can properly adhere to the surface. If you already have shiny paint on the walls, fine for re-painting. Some people prefer to paint the walls the same color that the Venetians are trying to move the plaster, feeling that this gives the finish more depth and makes it more interesting. This option is optional, and white walls will also work just fine.
Before you start, use clothing or newspaper to protect your floors and furniture if necessary. Open your plaster and stir up the paint you want. Now you are ready to start applying your blue plaster.
For your first coat, hold your trowel at about a 30 degree angle to the wall and apply a thin coat using a combination of long and short strokes. You don’t have the whole wall with this coat, so you don’t have to worry about a few spots being gone. . Once you’re done, give the design time to dry before applying another coat. The surface should dry in about 4 hours.
For the second coat, hold your trowel at a sharper angle, about 80 degrees, and try to fill in any spots that the first coat cut off. This time, give your design 24 hours to dry completely.
After this coat, you have the option of applying it to the roof. Both Behr and Sherwin Williams make a blue plaster topcoat that is made specifically for working with blue plaster. This topcoat will give your walls a shine, and your trowel, not your brush, will be moved.
Whether or not you are using grout, use sandpaper to lightly sand or polish the finished walls. This will remove rough spots and reveal the true beauty of your Venetian plaster walls. Some people like to follow this up with a wax bracelet for added shine. Liberon wax is a popular choice.
Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy your new finished walls. With the availability of premium plaster products, using blue plaster to complete a unique finish in your home has never been easier.
