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[DianaR]

I heard that this is expensive, but there have to ways to create the look without having to buy the venetian plaster ready made, and without trying to duplicate the look using plain paint.

Can't regular plaster or joint compound be used to create a venetian plaster-like appearance?

Wouldn't that be cheaper?

[Moondance]

I have heard of people doing all sorts of things with joint compound, so using it for a special affect might be possible.

Try looking at HGTV's website or Instructables to see if there are any instructions for creating a Venetian-type surface!

[bubble]

Regular plaster should work just fine. I don't think there is any need to go out and buy expensive stuff that would create the same effect.

[knight]

I think that effect can be achieved by an ordinary plaster or a joint compound. I don't think there is any need to go for the costly stuffs as the fake similar effects can be easily generated at low costs.

[Moondance]

Doesn't venetian plaster have grains of sand in it?

I guess some playground sand would work, right?  They sell bags of it at HOme Depot.

[kitti72]

Yes  I have used regular compound for this before and works very well but you must remember to seal it before you paint it.

[Moondance]

Yes  I have used regular compound for this before and works very well but you must remember to seal it before you paint it.

Oh wow!

Now there's a point I had never considered.  I guess you need to seal it to protect it from moisture, right?  Does sealin it make it easier to paint?

I have visions of the paint being sucked up and never being visible!.

[kitti72]

Paint will not stick to plaster very well so it has to be sealed with a primer.  Also compound gives a flash if only painted.  If you fix a wall with compound and just paint the wall without sealing the patch, it will cause a flash effect in different lights.

[joe]

venetian plaster is same as tinting joint compund. you can do it yourself.