Marmorino MGN

Marmorino Venziano is created from pure slaked lime mixed together with tiny marble particles – hence its name which literally means “little marble” in Italian.

This classic 15^th century finishing plaster developed in renaissance Venice, perhaps as a substitute for marble, is one of the most elegant, high-end and widely known finishes, requested by architects and designers worldwide. It is perhaps the most popular plaster finish in Italy today. 

Marmorino finishes are not only about top-quality materials but also about workmanship. By applying pressure and compacting the material, the finish becomes compact, hard-wearing and glass-like shiny, while retaining its breathability. With the optional application of soap and wax mixes, the lime surface gains a unique patina, becoming waterproof in just a few millimetres. The methodology can be applied not only to walls, but to floors too, resulting in ultra-smooth, hard-wearing lime floors, also known as Venetian Pastellone floors.

MARMORINO MGN is a lime mortar produced from long-seasoned lime putty from the pit, fine-grained micronized marble powders, resulting in a high quality, smooth Venetian Marmorino finish that perfectly reproduces the historical original. The colouring is stable in time and weatherproof as it is made with the exclusive use of natural coloured earths and marble powder, therefore it is not subject to the classic phenomenon of discolouration or fading.

The historic original Marmorino was manufactured from seasoned lime putty, hence it was white, but it could be coloured, if needed, with coloured earths. Marmorino (marble looking) finishes can also be created from the Intonachino Arenino MGN high-quality lime finish, which comes in 24 colours including white.