Venetian Plaster is a thin, decorative plaster coating applied in multiple layers, which are then troweled to a high-gloss or matte finish. When troweled and burnished to a high gloss, the Venetian Plaster gives the appearance of depth and texture and becomes abuse-resistant. Left un-burnished, the plaster has a matte or dull appearance and is rough and stone-like. This un-burnished finish is not as abuse-resistant as the burnished plasters. Venetian Plasters can be applied over any standard gypsum wallboard or prepared gypsum plaster base. These Plasters are applied to the interior wall and ceiling panels and decorative embellishments such as crown moldings or cornice details. They may also be used as an exterior specialty finish.