Paint or Plaster? Does it Matter?

By Barbara Ruano @Infinishes

Does it really matter whether you use paint or plaster? Why chose one versus the other? I could go into a long technical explanation on which one I’d recommend and why, but let’s make this an easy but informative read today. Think about this before you start your next project: Does it matter whether you like smooth or textured walls? Does it matter whether you prefer metallic or rust finishes? Does quality matter, and is ease of maintenance at the top of your list? Well, let’s put it this way, does it matter whether my coffee is iced or hot? Or whether you feel better wearing cotton instead of polyester? Yes, believe me, it definitely matters.

Dig Deep

It’s all in the details. You see, it’s not always just about personal preference, sometimes it’s about digging deeper to get all the facts and being able to make an informed decision when choosing a product. That’s when you know you’ve made the right choice or the best choice for you. The one you’ll be proud to live with for years to come. At InFinishes, whether you’re an interior designer, architect, plasterer or DIYer, we can help you make that choice by teaching you about our favorite plaster products and the latest finishes and application techniques that are setting today’s design trends worldwide.

So Much More

Paint or plaster? Yes, it definitely does matter what you put on your walls, floors and ceilings. It’s not just about which product you think you or your clients will like best, it’s about the lasting quality of the products; the look and finishes you use; the style and colors selected. It’s about your reputation and creating a name for yourself. It’s about the brand you use and the relationships you form. In the end, it’s also about how each one of these choices will make you feel, and why. Why is it important that it lasts? Which finish will be a better fit for the project? What is the best that you can offer your clients? How can everyone be happy after the work is done? There’s so much more than “paint or plaster.”

Unearthing the Roots

When it comes to venetian plaster and other eco-friendly plaster products available today through the Novacolor brand, you can’t look ahead, without looking back. The origins of this ancient product, its very process must be unearthed as to better understand why this might be the “one” for you. And if you do chose plaster over paint, which one of the many new options will be the one to use, and again, why? Will you chose a mineral plaster, a metallic finish, oxidation, or perhaps the look of concrete? The materials you chose to work with and the creative finishes you implement will dictate the style of the space, the mood it creates and sometimes even its functionality

Highlights

While there’s nothing wrong with paint, we actually carry low VOC paint, there are important reasons why venetian plaster has been around for centuries and why Novacolor products have been known internationally for over 35 years. At InFinishes we understand those reasons and I will highlight some of these points in my next post, where I’ll get a little more technical on how these products began, what makes them so special in modern and traditional environments, and the role of Novacolor as a leading international brand.

Make sure to visit us again next week for our next blog post “The Art of Making Plaster”, and have fun looking through the gallery of our vast product selection! https://infinishes.com

In the meantime, I gotta run to a team meeting before I’m late! Does it really matter? I’m pretty sure it does…