What is marmorino?
Marmorino is a shortened form of marmono Veneziano, , which is a Venetian plaster, a special type of wall cover. It differs from other types of gypsum in that it consists of powder marble and lime paste. Most other plaster has different ingredients such as gypsum, sand, silica or cement. Marmorino dates back to ancient Rome, but only became known as marmono Veneziano after he was rediscovered in the 15th century and became popular in the city and around Venice. Its use was spread because it became a sign of wealth, wealth and fine craftsmanship.
In modern times, Marmorino until the end of the 18th century fell out of popularity, although some still used it. The recovery of species was caused after its use by a prominent architect at the beginning of the 70s and today remains popular, albeit somewhat expensive, choice for internal and outer wall covers. The high cost of marmono stems from materials because it is more expensive than other types of plaster, as wellNost and the time needed for its correct application.
The type and color of the marble used to formulate marmorino affects the color of the finished product. Additives can also be used to add a wide range of pigments. Other ingredients such as sand or silica oxide are not favorable as favorable because they leave from the properties that make the wall paint so attractive. In the past, the powder marble came from scarves and by -products from quarries and other stone work. Today, marble pieces are often ground specifically for marmorino.
The popularity of marmono stems partly from its versatility and its physical properties as covering the walls. Can be completed in different ways. Surfaces can be textured, finished to resemble raw limestone or even polished marble. Pigments can be added to the Effects series including fine peaks, full color or even patterns. Decorative features canT also formed into marmono.
As a wall cover, marmono is very durable. When it is dried and cured, limestone limestones are almost close, allowing thin layers to take many centuries. It is water resistant and is therefore suitable for outer walls. It is permeable for both air and humidity, which allows you to escape quickly and evaporate quickly, prevent mold growth inside the walls and the chemical composition of the marmorino itself is also a retardant to mold. Before application, it is sometimes supported by a coating of traditional lime.