Craquelure effect
Craquelure is a decorative technique, which is used for imitating cracks. This effect visually ages the surface, creates an interesting texture and adds an original look. Craquelure is used to decorate furniture, ceramics, pictures and of course interiors. Let's have a look at how to create a craquelure effect with Venetian plaster Stucco Veneziano TM Maxima-decor in this article.
Applying of a base coating
Primer Quartz Primer Maxima decor has a high level of adhesion to the base surface. Use a primer to facilitate the application and structuring of decorative products.
Apply adhesive primer with quartz filler Quartz Primer Maxima decor with a roller with a nap of 7-12 mm. Carefully spread the primer to get the smoothest possible surface.
Crackleure Effect
Craquelure is a decorative technique intended to create cracks on the surface.
Create cracks on the surface of Venetian plaster with an industrial dryer. When you receive the desired texture let the coating dry completely.
Grinding
Polish the surface. Remove the dust with a brush.
Applying of a decorative stucco: 2 layers
Apply a thin coat of Stucco Veneziano TM Maxima-decor with a stainless steel spatula.
Coloration of venetian plaster
Tinting the Venetian plaster in grey color.
Gently stir manually Stucco Veneziano TM Maxima-decor before adding black pigment. Tint the plaster with pigment concentrate Farbex Color. The pigment consumption will be minimal thanks to its saturation and brightness.
Crack filling
Fill in the cracks with Stucco Veneziano (grey color).
Interlayer coating
Apply a wet plaster (Stucco Veneziano TM Maxima-decor of white color + Stucco Veneziano TM Maxima-decor of grey color + water) with a thin coat on the whole surface.
Applying of wax
Apply Cera Lavabile TM Maxima-decor on the whole surface.
- 14.05.2024