Venetian Plaster Installers in Scotland
Tactile Finishes. Individually Crafted.
Based in Fife, Unico Venetian creates bespoke Venetian plaster, polished plaster and Marmorino for homes and commercial interiors across Scotland and the UK. From Edinburgh feature walls to staircases, ceilings and reception spaces, each finish is developed around the architecture, lighting and wider design.
What is Venetian Plaster?
Venetian plaster is a family of hand-applied decorative finishes, from highly polished marble effects to Marmorino, soft mineral textures and contemporary stone-inspired surfaces. The chosen material and application technique shape the colour, movement and sheen.
Each surface is individually crafted. We assess the existing substrate and specify suitable preparation before building the finish in layers, with protection or sealing chosen for the product and setting.
Bespoke samples help you compare colour, texture and sheen alongside your lighting, joinery and other materials before installation.
Venetian Plaster Applications
Feature Walls & Media Walls
Marble effects, polished plaster and textured finishes developed around your lighting, joinery and interior.
Staircases & Ceilings
Hand-applied surfaces that bring depth and movement to stairwells, entrance halls and ceilings.
Salons & Commercial Interiors
Bespoke feature walls, reception areas and fitted details for salons, shops, restaurants and hospitality spaces.
Marmorino & Mineral Textures
Soft natural finishes, stone-inspired textures and contemporary decorative effects, with colours and samples created for your space.
Selected Project · Edinburgh
Venetian Plaster at Brows & Co
Working with Reise Interiors, we applied Beri Calce Marmorino to the feature wall and reception desk at Brows & Co in Edinburgh. Subtle tonal movement and warm lighting bring depth to the salon, while the curved desk carries the finish into a bespoke fitted detail.
Selected Project · Glenrothes, Fife
Polished Plaster with Metallic Wax Detailing
A dining-room feature wall in Glenrothes, Fife, finished in Arte Style Venezia Stucco with a bespoke metallic wax design. The hand-applied polished surface and metallic accents bring depth and movement, with the detailing changing as light falls across the wall. Explore the published case study for the completed finish.
Why Choose Unico Venetian?
Led by Daniel Sheppard, Unico Venetian brings 17 years of plastering experience and over eight years specialising in Venetian plaster and decorative finishes.
Specialist training in Italy and continued professional development inform our approach to polished plaster, Marmorino and bespoke textures. Samples establish the colour and character of your finish before work begins.
We work closely with homeowners, interior designers, architects and contractors, from the first conversation and preparation through to installation.
Based in Fife. Working Across Scotland.
From our Fife base, we install Venetian plaster across Scotland, including Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline and St Andrews, Edinburgh and the Lothians, and Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
We also work across Stirling and Falkirk, Dundee and Angus, West Lothian including Livingston, Perth and Kinross, Glasgow and wider Scotland. UK-wide commissions are considered where the project is a suitable fit.
Each enquiry is assessed around its location, scope and specification.
Venetian Plaster — Frequently Asked Questions
Often, provided the surface is sound, stable and suitably prepared. We assess existing plaster, paint, cracks and other coatings before specifying the preparation. Repairs, priming or a new base may be needed; the decorative finish does not resolve underlying movement.
Options range from polished marble effects and Marmorino to soft mineral textures, metallic detailing and stone-inspired finishes. We develop bespoke samples around your colour scheme, lighting and other materials so you can compare texture, movement and sheen.
Selected finishes can suit these rooms, with the material and protection specified for the location. Areas exposed to direct water, splashes or frequent cleaning need particular assessment. Decorative plaster does not replace waterproofing; we can also discuss microcement where it better suits the application.
A sample establishes the direction for colour, texture and sheen. Venetian plaster is applied by hand, so the pattern and movement naturally vary across a larger surface. Lighting, viewing angle and the surrounding materials also influence its appearance.
Follow the aftercare guidance for your installed finish and any protective coating. Use gentle cleaning methods and suitable products, avoiding abrasive pads, harsh chemicals and steam cleaners unless expressly approved. We will discuss care and any maintenance needs for the chosen system.
The programme depends on the area, substrate condition, preparation, chosen finish and drying stages. We establish a suitable schedule after assessing your project and explain when the surface can be used or cleaned.
Each project is quoted around the area, preparation, finish, level of detail and access requirements. Send the location, approximate measurements, photographs or drawings and your preferred look. We can then discuss samples and provide a quote for the agreed scope.
DISCUSS YOUR VENETIAN PLASTER PROJECT
Share your project location, the surfaces you would like to finish, approximate measurements and the look you have in mind. Photographs or drawings can be sent through the existing WhatsApp option after your enquiry. We’ll discuss suitable finishes, bespoke samples, preparation and the next steps for your space.