Currently, if you need a high-level Italian colour wash for Venetian plasters we offer Samba.
Once a colour which is suitable for the project was purchased the shade can be lightened as much as 100% with water. Should only be applied lightly and once the effect has been worked out, subsequent coats or simply a bit more Velature here and there can finalize the effect.
Although Flemish painters used colour washes extensively, the Velatura technique became widely known through the works of Italian painters like Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Titian.
Q: Is Velature waterproof and can it be applied in wet rooms or shower cubicles?
A: Yes, Velature can be applied in wet rooms and even on external surfaces. Additional protection might still be required, depending on the nature of the base coat.
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Q: Can you put Velature over tiles?
A: No, not directly. A proper firm base coat should be created for Velature first.
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Q: Can it be applied on floors?
A: Velature should not be applied on floors, due to the fact that the effect won’t remain intact after strong mechanical impact.
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Q: Is Velature scratch proof? How durable is this finish?
A: Velature is an effect only and does not bestow the finish with enhanced durability. On the other hand, it’s very durable as it soaks in the base and bonds with it.
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Q: How accurate are the colours?
A: The final colour of Velature is always achieved through dilution, thereby coloring is only indicative and presents the range of the required colour only .
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Q: How resistant are the colours?
A: The colour provided by Velature is extremely resistant. Theoretically this finish can last 100+ years.
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Q: Do I really need a primer? Is PVA suitable as a primer?
A: No primer should be directly applied as a base for Velature; Velature should only be applied as an effect on top of other finishes.
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Q: What do we have to do if one day we want to re-do the wall?
A: In case a new finish is selected the surface should be lightly sanded and primed before the application.
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Q: Do I need a specialist to apply these finishes?
A: Even though direct application is simple, due to the nature of Velature a specialist might be needed for artistic effects. Please consult our sales team or a specialist regarding the specified effect.
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Q: What’s the shelf life of this product?
A: The shelf life of Velature is 2 years.