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Apply Venetian plaster.
Italian-style polished plaster — multi-layer, hand-trowelled to a marble-like sheen.
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Cracking
Usually caused by "blown" base plaster or structural movement. Professional applicators often use a mesh scrim in the base coat to prevent this.
Ghosting/Mapping
When the joins between trowel strokes are too obvious or look like "seams." This is a sign of poor technique.
Efflorescence
White salty deposits appearing on the surface, usually caused by moisture trapped in the substrate.
Water Staining
If used in a bathroom without a high-quality wax sealer, the plaster can absorb water and discolour.
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Source: NMT quotes
Source: NMT quotes
Standard Polished (per m²)Includes materials and labour for flat walls.
£80–£120/m²
Textured/Metallic (per m²)Complex finishes like Dragged or Banded.
£110–£180/m²
Small Feature Wall (Min Charge)Most specialists have a minimum project fee.
£650–£950
Surface Prep (per m²)Required if walls are in poor condition or need boarding.
£20–£40/m²
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