Polished Glossy Marmorino Wall Finishes

Introduction to Marmorino Metallic Venetian Plaster

This is a variation of Marmorino Veneziano Classic. The metallic effect is obtained by the addition of a large quantity of fine varicolored metallic powder instead of the usual marble powder. This finish has a soft-looking effect which changes depending on the refraction of light against the surface and your point of reference.

The product base is white and is standard tinted in three colors: Gold, Silver and Copper, but the color can be changed slightly with addition of small amounts of universal color. It is only for use on interior surfaces.

Metallic Marmorino" is the most recent decorating product composed of micro-filtered aged slacked lime putty carefully mixed with a series of prestigious shot-powders- mica powder- with silver, golden and bronze effect.

The care of mixing these powders produces a stucco paste ready to use able to satisfy many kinds of finishing needs due to the many methods of application.

This product, of a superior fineness, is aimed to prestigious indoor decorations and the main characteristic is the reflection in its satin half-bright finishing. The application of more fine coats is possible on many different kinds of surfaces, after an appropriate under-coat smoothed with the stainless steel spatula.

After spreading, the brightness will be defined after another proceeding with the stainless steel mortarboard so that the shot reflections will brightly appear on the finished surface.

Product information

Surfaces suitable for applying Marmorino Metallic Stucco Finish

Type of surface	Preparation required
New plaster lime based	No priming necessary
Gypsum	One coat of Quartz Primer
Plasterboard	One coat of Quartz Primer
Medium density	One coat of Quartz Primer
Old plaster	Brush down thoroughly and one coat of Primer Normal or of Quartz Primer
Limewash	Brush down thoroughly and one coat of Quartz Primer or Primer Normal
Polished lime finish	Brush down thoroughly and sandpaper and one coat of Quartz Primer
Washable paint	One coat of Quartz Primer

How to apply Marmorino Metallic Finish

Note: This is a description of the normal application.

Tools necessary for application: 1 large trowel – in normal condition, 1 large trowel – in good condition, 1 medium-sized trowel, a soft cloth.

Before application

Protection of the work area: Masking tape and protective material over the baseboards and around windows and doors.

Don’t ever use excessive pressure when applying Metallic Marmorino. Be sure to use a very light touch even when polishing.

Don’t apply in temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

1. Remember to have a strong light parallel to the wall and situated on only one of the two sides of the wall you are working on (usually on the same side other sources of light come from such as the windows). In this way the shadow of the trowel allows you to see the actual state of the finish. Every so often, during the second and third coat, the light should be moved so that the wall doesn’t dry out too much in one spot from the heat of the lamp.
2. First, apply two coats of our white Marmorino Classic with a large, metal trowel using about 600 grams of material per square meter. Be careful to allow the first coat to dry completely before applying the second one. This will leave a more even surface, which is not shiny. The aim in laying down the first two coats is to obtain a thick and even absorbent layer on which to spread the successive coats.
3. To avoid problems removing the masking tape at the end of the job, it is best to replace all the tape when the first coat is almost or completely dry.
4. When the first two coats have completely dried, normally by the next day, the first coat of Metallic Marmorino is carefully applied with a good, large metal trowel using 150 - 200 grams per square meter. Always keep in mind that the aim of this coat is to lay the smoothest and most uniform surface possible without creating shiny areas. Since shiny areas can cause problems when applying the successive coat, it is necessary to work with a light touch, without pressing too hard; maintain a 40° angle with the blade of the trowel.
5. During this first Metallic Marmorino coat, a pattern using single strokes can be created as long as you use a light hand in an orderly fashion. Before this coat is completely dry, apply the last coat of Metallic Marmorino with a medium trowel.
6. When applying the last coat, be careful to never press too hard, maintain a light hand, complete areas of approximately a meter square at a time, and polish very lightly.
7. For this last coat, leave visible strokes which vary in direction from one stroke to the next, so that you achieve a uniform design over the entire surface. A final polishing can be done with a soft cloth such as our TNT fabric.
8. During application be sure the work area isn’t too damp or warm to avoid problems with application times.
9. Remember when you are applying our Marmorino; it should not be too difficult. If it seems too difficult, stop and try to understand what the problem is.
10. Of Special Interest: The color can be changed slightly with a universal colorant, for example to obtain a reddish gold or a bluish silver, or to obtain bronze by adding a green colorant to Metallic Copper. In any case, be careful you don’t add too much colorant since the Marmorino is already saturated with color and won’t take much more colorant.

Special effects

First of all, remember that the first, then the second coats of Marmorino Metallic should be applied in very thin layers over a perfectly flat surface of Marmorino Classic.

The three kinds Marmorino Metallic can be lightly tinted to achieve different tones.

So, for example, for a richer Gold, you can add a bit red to the first coat and then have the second coat a normal Gold.

It looks elegant to use the Silver, with a bit gray in the first coat, and the second coat normal.

The Copper can easily be turned to bronze using a little bit of green.

You can mix a little Gold with Silver to achieve a yellow gold tone.

You can apply one coat of Copper and a second coat of Silver or Gold allowing the red of the Copper to shine through.

Another interesting effect can be obtained by applying the second coat with a clean, polished 8 cm. trowel. Using trowel movements a bit distant from each other, apply the material randomly in a 40 cm. x 40 cm. area, then come back to fill in the areas between the previous trowel applications so that the whole area is covered. Shine the whole 40 cm x 40 cm area before beginning again on an adjacent area.

The final polishing can be done with a soft cloth (for example with our TNT) before it is completely dry.

The final protective coating can be done with either our natural wax, or better yet, with our Metallic Wax to obtain the best metallic look.

Protecting stucco surfaces against dirt

Thanks to its smooth surface, Marmorino, is a finish which doesn't attract dirt. However, we advise the following protective treatments.

Interiors

After a minimum of 24 hours, at least one coat of the following can be applied:

1. A coat of Natural Bee’s Wax to obtain waterproofing and a general protection against dirt. It makes the surface shinier.
2. A coat of Marseille Soap waterproofing. This does not make the surface look shinier.