Exquisite Plaster & Design · Albany, Oregon
Venetian Plaster
Oregon's
Finest
Artisan Finish
Handcrafted with authentic lime plaster.
Lasting centuries, not decades.
Transform your walls into living art. Amy Stewart brings 25+ years of mastery and old-world Italian technique to homes and businesses across Oregon — delivering a finish no paint can replicate.
Family-owned since 2003
·Trained in Italy
·Serves all of Oregon
·Residential & Commercial
·No Mold. No Paint. Just Plaster.
What is Venetian Plaster?
A Finish That Breathes,
Lasts, and Elevates
Venetian plaster is an ancient Italian wall finish made from authentic lime plaster and marble dust. Applied by hand in thin, overlapping layers and burnished to a luminous sheen, it creates a depth and texture that paint simply cannot achieve.
Unlike modern paints and synthetic coatings, true Venetian plaster is a living material. It regulates humidity, inhibits mold growth naturally, and only becomes more beautiful with age — the same walls installed in centuries-old Italian villas still stand today.
"When you understand what authentic lime plaster actually does — for air quality, for longevity, for mold prevention — the choice becomes clear. This isn't just decoration. It's a better way to finish a home."
— Amy Stewart, Exquisite Plaster & DesignWhy Venetian Plaster
Built to Outlast
Everything Else
Lasts for Centuries
Authentic Venetian plaster doesn't peel, chip, or fade. The lime-based finish cures and hardens over time, becoming more durable with every passing year. Many original applications in Italy are hundreds of years old.
Naturally Mold-Resistant
The high pH of lime plaster creates an environment where mold simply cannot grow. This is especially valuable in Oregon's damp climate — a healthier, low-maintenance alternative to paint on every wall.
Adds Real Home Value
Venetian plaster is a premium material that discerning buyers recognize. It signals quality craftsmanship, reduces future maintenance costs, and differentiates your home in any market.
Healthy & Breathable
Lime plaster naturally regulates indoor humidity and improves air quality. No off-gassing, no VOCs. For homeowners increasingly conscious of what's on their walls, it's the cleanest choice available.
Easy to Repair
Unlike paint or wallpaper, Venetian plaster is remarkably easy to repair. Scratches and chips can be matched and blended seamlessly — even years later — without replacing an entire wall.
Endlessly Customizable
From smooth and polished to richly textured, from crisp modern white to warm old-world earth tones — Venetian plaster is custom-mixed and hand-applied to match your exact vision.
Application Styles
One Technique,
Infinite Expressions
Clean, polished, and luminous. High-burnish finish with smooth marble-like depth. Perfect for contemporary and minimalist interiors.
Warm, rich tones with visible layering. Inspired by Renaissance palaces and Italian villas. Brings grandeur to formal living spaces.
Soft, earthy, and textured. A natural finish that connects interior spaces to the outdoors. Popular in spa-inspired and biophilic designs.
Aged, layered, and full of character. Matte to mid-sheen with intentional variation. Evokes the warmth of European farmhouses and historic estates.
How It Works
From First Call to
Finished Wall
Consultation
We talk through your space, style direction, and goals. Amy reviews your project and recommends the ideal finish, texture, and color palette for your home.
Custom Sample
Before any commitment, Amy creates a custom sample board — your exact color and texture applied at full scale so you can see precisely how it will look in your space.
Preparation
Proper surface preparation is everything. We prime, repair, and prepare your walls to manufacturer standards so the finish bonds correctly and lasts for decades.
Installation
Multiple layers are applied by hand, each burnished and built up over days to achieve the depth and finish you've chosen. No shortcuts. No spray guns. Pure craftsmanship.
Why Choose Amy
Expertise You Can't
Find Anywhere Else
in Oregon
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25+ Years of Experience Amy started learning the trade as a teenager in her father's construction company. She has been specializing in decorative plaster and artisan finishes for over two decades.
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Trained in Italy Amy spent nearly a month studying authentic lime plaster techniques in Italy — learning directly from the source, not from YouTube. That depth of knowledge shows in every project.
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Only USA-Certified Microcement Installer in Oregon Amy holds a professional certification that no other installer in the state has — a credential that matters when your surfaces need to perform and last.
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Family-Owned Since 2003 Exquisite Plaster & Design is built on reputation, not volume. Amy takes on projects she's proud to put her name on — every single time.
"When I was in Italy, I realized most of what's being sold as 'Venetian plaster' in the US isn't the real thing. Authentic lime plaster behaves differently — it breathes, it cures, it lasts. Once you understand the difference, you can't go back."
Amy Stewart — Founder, Exquisite Plaster & DesignCommon Questions
Everything You
Want to Know
Venetian plaster is a specialty finish and most homeowners have never worked with it before. Here are the questions we hear most often.
- Albany
- Corvallis
- Salem
- Eugene
- Portland
- Bend
- And beyond
Ready to Transform
Your Space?
Book a free consultation with Amy. Tell us about your project and we'll talk through your options.
Or email us at amy@exquisiteplasterdesign.com