Decorative finishes complements
Choose the most appropriate protection and add special effects to our products
Complementary products
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A unique feature of Gem Venetian is its great range of decorative finishes complements, associated with its offer of main materials. Some of these additives are developed to solve the challenges that artisans commonly encounter in the work-site, and to facilitate the application of the decorative plasters or paints.
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Other decorative finishes complements are conceived to add special effects to Venetian plaster, decorative plasters and paints, or to provide them with the best protection.
What is microcement seamless floor?
Microcement is a cement-based coating that can be applied to floors, walls, and furniture. It’s seamless, meaning it doesn’t have any joints or grout lines. The result is a smooth, modern, and durable finish.
Gems Microcement
Microcement is a type of cement that’s mixed with polymers, fibre and other additives to create a smooth and durable coating.
Gems Grasello
Gems Grassello is a premium Venetian plaster that delivers a luxurious, mirror-like finish with remarkable depth and elegance.
Gems Stucco
Gems Stucco can applied in thin layers using a trowel or spray gun, and can be used to cover a variety of surfaces, including concrete, tiles, and wood.
Gems concrete
Gems Concrete Finish is a premium decorative plaster that replicates the sleek, industrial look of raw concrete while offering greater versatility, durability, and design flexibility
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Gems Marmarino
Gems Marmorino is a premium Venetian plaster finish that embodies elegance, durability, and versatility.
Gems Epoxy
Gems Epoxy Flooring offers high-performance, seamless flooring solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces.
PRIMERS & SUBSTRATE
AntiCrack
AntiCrack is a high-performance, fiber-reinforced undercoat plaster engineered to minimize cracking on drywall and other movement-prone substrates. Its superior flexibility and adhesion properties make it ideal for stabilizing old plasters and preparing surfaces for lime-based finishes. By improving impact resistance and structural integrity, AntiCrack extends the lifespan of interior wall systems and ensures a reliable substrate for final coats.
Base for furniture
A refined undercoat for exquisite finishes.
Specially engineered for wooden surfaces, this fibrous, flexible plaster forms an invisible shield against cracking—preserving the integrity of your decorative layer. To be applied following Primer. Essential. Elegant. Enduring.
Universal primer
Universal Acrylic Primer (No Quartz) is a water-dilutable primer designed for use on all types of substrates. Free of quartz grit, it creates a smooth, cohesive base for subsequent layers. Must be diluted at a 1:9 ratio with water and applied evenly using a roller.
Deko primer
Deko primer, Perfect base for polished plasters and lime-based finishes.
Use Dark for rich, dark tones.
Versions: Light / Dark
Levelling base
Leveling Base is a high-quality undercoat plaster specifically designed to create a smooth and even surface prior to the application of paints and decorative finishes that require a flawless substrate. What sets Leveling Base apart from standard products on the market is its unique, non-gypsum formulation.
Unlike gypsum-based plasters, our Leveling products do not shrink and do not carry the typical disadvantages of gypsum, such as vulnerability to moisture or mould growth. Instead, Leveling Base is alkaline in nature, giving it natural anti-mould properties and making it an excellent choice for healthy, long-lasting wall finishes.
Stucco Quartz primer trowel
Quartz Primer is a highly adhesive acrylic primer enriched with fine quartz sand, formulated as the standard undercoat for most of our lime and cement-based plasters. Its textured surface promotes excellent grip, ensuring optimal adhesion of subsequent plaster layers.
Ready to use on all types of substrates, it can also be diluted with up to 10% water if desired.
This primer is a must-have for professional applicators seeking reliable, high-performance preparation products for Venetian plaster and other decorative finishes.
Primer 4
This primer offers reliable adhesion with low penetration into the substrate, making it ideal for delicate surfaces. Its breathable formula supports the natural characteristics of decorative finishes while facilitating smooth and consistent application.
One of its key advantages is its ease of tinting, allowing it to be coloured to match or complement the final decorative coat.
Primer 5
Primer 5 – Strong Grip is engineered for use with high-stress decorative systems requiring exceptional adhesion. Its advanced formulation ensures a strong, lasting bond between the substrate and topcoat, making it the ideal base layer for Reinforced Microcement and other heavy-duty finishes.
Thanks to its superior grip, it is also highly effective when applying plasters to wooden surfaces, such as tables, furniture, and cabinetry—ensuring durability even on more flexible or unstable substrates.
Designed for professionals who need maximum performance under demanding conditions.
TECHNICAL AUXILIARIES
Densifier for lime
Our Densifier is a specialized resin designed to increase the density and viscosity of lime-based plasters when mixed with alkaline materials. It is particularly useful when:
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A large amount of liquid pigment has been added, making the plaster overly fluid
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The plaster needs to be applied in thicker layers, helping prevent sagging or slipping during application
Ideal for improving workability in challenging conditions, the Densifier enhances control without compromising the finish.
Important: Exceeding the recommended dosage may reverse its effect, returning the mixture to a more liquid state.
SDA - Slow Drying Additive
Extended Working Time for Large Surface Applications
Our Retardant Paste is designed to extend the drying time of lime-based products, making it ideal for applications on larger surfaces that would otherwise dry too quickly. It can be used with all our lime and cement-based products, giving you more time to work without compromising the quality of your finish.
Application:
The quantity of Retardant Paste to be added depends on your specific needs, with the maximum recommended dosage being one full jar (0.9 kg) per 24 kg of material.
Packaging: Available in 0.9 kg buckets.
Cleaner for venetian plasters
It is designed to remove ordinary dirt, as well as dirt found above radiators or fireplaces. When you wash a wall finished with there is the risk that the dirt on the surface penetrates in the stucco together with the water you use to clean it, making it irreparably dirty. Our cleaner keeps the dirt into its foam, preventing it from penetrating.
DECORATIVE ADDITIVES
Ebano powder
This is a black marble fine-grain additive. It is used with Pastellone and Beton Stucco to give a black dots effect. The black dots appear just after sanding the surface of the finish. It can be added to any medium to coarse-grain lime or cement-based plaster.
Glitter
Metallic glitters to achieve decorative effects with our lime-based plasters, especially with Stucco Lava. It comes in Silver and Gold colors and has a high light reflection. It can be added to any medium to coarse-grain lime or cement-based plaster.
Available versions: Gold / Silver
Mica
Small flakes of silver natural mica. It can be added to any medium to coarse-grain lime or cement-based plaster.
Mother of Pearl powder
This powder, obtained from real seashells, is added to plasters to produce shiny dots/glints on the surface of the finish. It comes in three sizes: fine, medium, and coarse. The finest one is used with Marmorino Medium and Coarse; medium and coarse with Pastellone.
Available versions: Fine / Medium / Coarse
Salt and pepper sand
This powder, obtained from real seashells, is added to plasters to produce shiny dots/glints on the surface of the finish. It comes in three sizes: fine, medium, and coarse. The finest one is used with Marmorino Medium and Coarse; medium and coarse with Pastellone.
Available versions: Fine / Medium / Coarse
SEALERS & WAXES
Beeswax
As Marseille Soap, Beeswax is among the traditional Marmorino additives for the final treatment of Venetian plaster finishes. It is a natural, ecologic wax made from beeswax. It is used to increase the shine and the protection of Marmorino (Fine, Medium and Coarse); Marmorino Metallic; Travertino; Dolomia; Stars.
Beeswax metallic
Natural Beeswax enriched with micas for a metallic decorative effect. It is highly appreciated on polished finishes, such as Marmorino Medium, Marmorino Fine and Grassello finishes.
Available versions: Gold / Silver / Copper