Travertine Decorative Plaster
Natural, textured travertine finish.
Travertine Natural stone effect. One of the most celebrated decorative plaster finishes among the Italian lime based plasters. Travertino allows you to achieve wide range of desirable effects, similar to the famous Italian marble, Travertine. Old world beauty and sophisticated elegance, Travertino bridges the contrast between modern and classic.
Historically, the reducing of powder TRAVERTINE stone, and mixed in part with natural lime, creates a mortar in which decorates the most important structures of the time in Rome, the Colosseum, fountains, theaters, churches and prestigious Roman villas.
Spread rate:
Theoretical Yield 1,6 kg per sq.m. / kg 0,15 per sq. foot/ 1,6kg per 10sq Ft
Method of application
New Plaster: Apply directly with a metal trowel. Over Old Plaster: Clean away dust and apply a quartz primer. Mix the powder with water (about 35% water) Tint with pigment resistant to lime. For exterior application, use pigment resistant to UV-Rays. Apply uniform layer of Travertino to wall using a steel trowel. After the first layer is completely dry, apply a second layer. Make the surface even with a rubber trowel (sponge float). Use a circular movement a few minutes after application, but before the stucco begins harden.
Choose your color. Simply select a color of your choice from any major paint manufacturer and our team at artSparx will custom tint your Venetian Plaster and ship it directly to your location. Call us at 415.407.5097 or email. There is an additional fee for color tinting.
For Interior treatments
At check out you can choose the 'base' need to custom mix your selected color. If you're not sure, just ask us!
| Travertino
$ 195.00 Stone Plaster - Untinted - 45 lbs. |
Travertino |
Product Description
Finely filtered white hydrated lime, grains of marble (special powdered marble granules sifted and selected according to granule size of 0,0 to 0,8 mm = 0.0 - 0.030 inch) and special additives (no more than 2% total in volume)
Appearance - White powder
Color White, but any color is available on request.
Type of Surface to be covered - The ideal substrate is plaster made of sand, lime and cement. However, with the right preparation, it can be applied to any surface.
Packaging 40 Lbs net - 1 Pail - 18 kg
Dilution Water must be added to obtain a paste that is easy to apply. Amount of water varies depending on the substrate's absorption. Approximately 0,35 lt. of water per kg of powder.
Theoretical Yield 1,6 kg per sq.m. / kg 0,15 per sq. foot/ 1,6kg per 10sq Ft
Drying time 1-4 hours at 20°C (68°F) to the touch, 8-14 hours at 20°C (68°F) below the surface, 60 days stable.
Application Temperature min. 7°C (44°F) max 30°C (86°F) - U.R. < 90 % ca
Specific weight 14 ± 0.42 (lb/gal US)
Fade resistance resistant/non-resistant (ASTM norms)
pH after 30 days 12± 0,20
Vapour resistance 28±2 average (ASTM norms)
Coat Thickness 1,5 mm.
Inflammability non-flammable
Shelf Life 24 months
Storage Suggestion Product maintains its characteristics best if protected from freezing and high temperatures.
Safety Norms Lime products are caustic. In case of contact with eyes or skin, rinse thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children.
Disposal Product must be disposed of according to the norms and regulations in force. Containers must be recycled.
Spread rate:
0Theoretical Yield 1,6 kg per sq.m. / kg 0,15 per sq. foot/ 1,6kg per 10sq Ft
Method of application
New Plaster: Apply directly with a metal trowel. Over Old Plaster: Clean away dust and apply a quartz primer. Mix the powder with water (about 35% water) Tint with pigment resistant to lime. For exterior application, use pigment resistant to UV-Rays. Apply uniform layer of Travertino to wall using a steel trowel. After the first layer is completely dry, apply a second layer. Make the surface even with a rubber trowel (sponge float). Use a circular movement a few minutes after application, but before the stucco begins harden.
Choose your color. Simply select a color of your choice from any major paint manufacturer and our team at artSparx will custom tint your Venetian Plaster and ship it directly to your location. Call us at 415.407.5097 or email. There is an additional fee for color tinting.
All Venetian Plaster products are shipped fully insured via FedEx.
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