
For decades, plaster has been used on facades and interior walls for both practical and decorative reasons. Beyond the clean look of wall plaster it offers durability, fire resistance, impact strength, and low water absorption. Indoors, mineral plaster can also help create a comfortable room climate.
Applying decorative plaster to walls

Wall plaster is an important layer in the overall wall build-up and can serve as a base for wallpaper, tiles, or paint. Interior design is a play of light, form, texture, and color, all of which affect how comfortable a room feels. A textured plaster finish adds contrast and personality; paired with good lighting, it can make a plain wall feel lively instead of cold.
Wall plaster: decorative techniques for textured surfaces

Plasters are made from different solids, such as sand, marble aggregate, and pigments, and their composition determines the finish, strength, and ease of application. A distinction is usually made between base coats, which prepare the wall, and finishing plasters, which shape the visible surface. The top layer of wall plaster can be worked in many ways, then colored or glazed with brushes, spatulas, trowels, or textured rollers.
A play of colors and materials: aesthetic interior plaster

Different plaster types suit different rooms. Plaster for walls, for example, can set quickly and produce little odor. Lime plaster is often chosen for damp spaces, while cement plaster can form a sturdy base for ceramic tile. Mediterranean-style colored surfaces are also popular, along with Venetian plaster and faux finishes that suggest travertine, natural stone, or concrete.
Smooth plaster for interior walls

Decorative plaster with color effects

Beautiful metallic sheen on the wall

Decorative concrete-look wall finish

Raised, visible texture in plaster walls

Interior plaster walls with zoned panels

Mediterranean walls: smooth or rough

Decorative coating with a metallic effect

Modern plaster ideas for the bathroom

A plaster surface with an individual look

Interior plaster walls as a feature surface

Applying interior plaster

Flaked plaster wall effect

Decorative plastering techniques

Wall with chalk drawing and sparkling surface

Using brushes, trowels, and textured plaster
