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The ideal time to burnish is soon after the third coat of Venetian plaster has been applied. It should have lost it's tack but hasn't completely set. It should be starting to lighten in color but not completely lightened in color yet. It will also feel somewhat cold to the touch which tells you that there is still moisture that hasn't yet cured. Learning to look for these details is what separates the faux finishing masters so take pride in your work!
Preparation
For the highest quality results, produce a couple mock-up sample boards on solid prepared pieces of MDF or drywall before starting work on your final project. Make sure you are absolutely satisfied with your results from these samples before continuing to the next step in your project.
Don't forget to check with the manufacturer of your plaster for their specific application instructions as methods and drying times may vary between different brands. You'll want to download and read their technical data sheet (TDS) to become proficient with each material.
Trowel Care
For best results every time, clean your trowel between use and check that your blade is free from scratches that may have occurred during a previous application. Some professionals choose to reserve one trowel for polishing and use a different one for the application in order to keep their Stilmirror trowel in perfect condition. If necessary, it may be possible to repair or refresh used blades by polishing up to it's original ultra-smooth condition so that you may continue to get many years of use.
Aturk
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
My dad used this to apply Venetian paint to our bathroom walls. Looks unreal and this tool helped make it look extra professional.
Robert Sanchez
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022
For my first time ever trying Venetian plaster, this trowel was excellent. From now on I’ll only buy Marmorino tools. I was skeptical of the price, but you get what you pay for, quality.
tom yarbrough
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2021
my brand new marmorino tools trowel..has all the rivets protruding on the bottom of the trowel..is this a factory defect or do they all come like that..it will be unsuitable for burnishing since the bottom is not perfectly flat..the protruding rivets are very noticable and will leave marks .
cordova1220
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019
Bought for my husband he loves it. people t work has him all the time where he got it and it works great. Highly recommend
Donald
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2018
The welded rivets are not flat and it causes marking when burnishing. The manufacturer spent so much time grinding and polishing the welds flat, just to let it leave the factory not completely flat, what a waste.
Becky chelf
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018
Exactly as presented
js
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017
best tool ever for plastering
krysta
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017
Ultimate Trowel. I use it for all my Venetian plaster projects. It's light weight, has a nice comfortable handle and it feels great in your hand. #dowhatyouloveVlad_belindean
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