Italy — refined slaked-lime tradition.
Grassello
Refined Italian polish — the quintessence of Venetian craft.
The Finish
A premium polished lime plaster known for its silky depth, mirror-like burnish, and unmistakable old-world Italian refinement.
Grassello is built from aged slaked lime (calce) and applied in successive thin coats, each polished by hand until the wall acquires a deep, glassy luster.
It is the finish chosen for the most refined rooms — restrained in pattern, but extraordinary in light response and tactile quality.
When designers ask for the most sophisticated Italian polished plaster available, this is the technique they mean.
Visual Character
Silky, mirror-burnished, with quiet tonal variation. Old-world elegance.
Ideal For
- — Dining and entertaining rooms
- — Boutique hospitality interiors
- — Primary suites and dressings
- — Curated feature walls
Durability
Excellent — a sealed, hard mineral surface that ages gracefully.
In Practice
Grassello in Nashville homes.
FAQ
Common questions about Grassello.
Is Grassello the same as Venetian plaster?
It belongs to the Venetian polished-plaster family but uses a particularly refined aged-lime base, giving it a deeper, silkier finish.
How do we choose between Grassello, Venetian, and Carrera?
We bring physical samples to your home so you can see each one in your light, against your floors and millwork, before deciding.
Next Step
Bring real Grassello samples
to your home.
We hand-apply samples on boards and meet you on-site so you can confirm color and texture in your own light.
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