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Marmorino Plaster

For a rich wall treatment that's truly unique, find out more about marmorino plaster. Developed in 16th-century venice as a lightweight alternative to marble, this mix of marble dust and plaster with custom pigments requires two coats, a waxy finish, and lots of elbow grease, but the results can be spectacular.
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" I'm Bob Vila from home again -- important tip for homeowners for rich wall treatment that's truly unique try marmorino plaster. Developed in Genesis of lightweight alternative to marble. This mix of marble dust and plaster with custom pigments requires two coats a waxy finish and lots of elbow grease but the results can be spectacular --"

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