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Silk and polished

A soft silk sheen or a full mirror polish. Smooth to the touch, alive in daylight.

What it is

The finish, explained.

Silk finish is the one people touch. It has a soft sheen with a gentle natural movement that changes through the day. Polished plaster goes further: burnished until it reflects like stone, including the black on black finishes we are known for.

Silk, semi polish or full mirror
Works on ceilings and curved walls
Hard wearing once sealed
Pairs with marmorino on the same wall

Where it suits

Bay windows and alcoves
Ceilings that need a quiet lift
Black on black TV walls and cabinets
Bedrooms and living rooms

Typical timing

3 to 4 days

for a feature wall, depending on size and texture. Ceilings and whole rooms take longer and we say so upfront.

In real rooms

Silk and polished on the wall.

All the work

Silk finish arches: Silk finish carried through the arches so the whole space reads as one piece. — *Silk***Silk finish arches**Silk finish carried through the arches so the whole space reads as one piece.

Black on black polished plaster: Deep polished black with a mirror-like shine. — *Polished***Black on black polished plaster**Deep polished black with a mirror-like shine.

Silk finish alcove: Silk finish around built-in shelving, with a soft sheen that is pleasing to the eye. — *Silk***Silk finish alcove**Silk finish around built-in shelving, with a soft sheen that is pleasing to the eye.

Black on black diamond finish: A dark sky finish that quietly steals the show. — *Polished***Black on black diamond finish**A dark sky finish that quietly steals the show.

Black on black TV wall: Black on black polished plaster behind the TV. — *Polished***Black on black TV wall**Black on black polished plaster behind the TV.

Questions

Before you book.

How much does a venetian plaster wall cost?

Every wall is priced on its size, the finish and the detail in the design, so there is no flat rate. Send a photo of the wall with rough measurements and you will usually get an estimate the same day, without a visit.

How long does a wall take?

Most feature walls take three to four days depending on the size and the finish, because the plaster goes on in layers and each one needs to cure before the next. Bigger rooms, ceilings and commercial jobs take longer and we tell you upfront.

Can you match a colour or a picture I have seen?

Yes. Most projects start from a photo the client found or a colour already in the room. Finishes are mixed to order and there are hundreds of colours, so the design is made for your space, not pulled off a shelf.

Does venetian plaster mark or chip?

Once sealed it is tougher than paint and wipes clean. Polished and microcement finishes are the hardest wearing. We tell you how to look after each finish before we leave.

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