Sylvia T Designs – Decorative Arts and Interiors – Plaster, Lime Plaster, Decorative Plaster, Functional Plaster, Venetian Plaster, Tadelakt, Microcement, Stencils, Custom Stencils, Murals, Faux Finishes, Gilding, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Cabinetry Finishes, Furniture Finishes, Cabinetry Refinishing, Furniture Refinishing, Custom Signage, New Orleans, Gulf Coast, Baton Rouge, NOLA, Plaster Artisan.

We offer a large variety of decorative and functional plaster finishes expertly utilizing various lime, clay, and marble plasters. We capture the look your space needs from old world to contemporary, Venetian plasters, tadelakt, metallic plaster, microcement, and more!

Plaster Finishes & Microcement

At Sylvia T. Designs, our team of experienced and highly skilled plaster artisans is here to help you achieve the plaster or microcement look and feel you desire for your space.

Sylvia T Designs is an expert artisan firm in both decorative and functional plasters as well as microcement. We are constantly vetting suppliers and products keeping at the cutting edge of what’s out there while constantly assuring quality and effectiveness. We only work with select producers, suppliers, and specific products that truly deliver.

We emphasize the use of lime plasters. This includes Venetian Plaster, Grassello, which can produce a striking mirror-like finish, and Marmorino, which can range from stone-like to soft sheen looks. We are also the region’s only true tadelakt plaster artisan.  Another of our specialties is clay plaster (matte finishes), perfect for absorbing sound and reflecting light. These are all natural lime, clay, or marble-based plasters, which are non-toxic, hypoallergenic, breathable, mold resistant, and ecofriendly. They have no undesirable volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Additionally, we are specialists in the use of lime washes and mineral paints. These are also no-VOC, hypoallergenic, breathable, mold resistant, and ecofriendly.

With our skilled use of lime plasters, washes, and mineral paint, we can achieve a wide-array of styles from rustic to Old World to contemporary. We can create looks that are textured, show warmth, demonstrate depth, boast luminosity, and have an organic feel with movement that ranges from subtle to bold. These plaster finishes are all highly durable and eminently repairable.

Sylvia T Designs is the region’s authority in the use of metallic plasters. If it is a more contemporary or modern aesthetic you seek, we make that happen. These elegant finishes shimmer and show a luster that is incomparable.

Please see more of our work in the gallery below. Here are some of our latest plaster finish-related posts on Instagram…

Here is a glimpse (with more to come) from a cool project we’re on in a residence, an historic shotgun home, in the Marigny of New Orleans. One of the elements we’re delivering is plaster in the bathroom on the walls and ceiling. The homeowners and architect wanted a subtle look, so we went with a gorgeous Marmorino plaster. It perfectly complements the bright tile and tub, allowing them to pop in this contemporary feeling space.

Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative arts firm and your expert plaster artisan in the region. We can help you find the right plaster bringing the perfect look and color. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Here is a glimpse (with more to come) from a cool project we’re on in a residence, an historic shotgun home, in the Marigny of New Orleans. One of the elements we’re delivering is plaster in the bathroom on the walls and ceiling. The homeowners and architect wanted a subtle look, so we went with a gorgeous Marmorino plaster. It perfectly complements the bright tile and tub, allowing them to pop in this contemporary feeling space.

Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative arts firm and your expert plaster artisan in the region. We can help you find the right plaster bringing the perfect look and color. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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A plastered stove hood is a great and cost-effective way to breathe new life into your kitchen! Here, the homeowner and interior designer wanted to change the look to something a bit more modern – a box stove hood fit the bill. The hood was redone in this fashion, and we applied a dry application of tadelakt (it is so versatile – not just for showers, tubs, and bathrooms!) The plaster’s beautiful, subtle, and organic movement makes for a terrific centerpiece in the room!

Sylvia T Designs is the region’s only tadelakt artisan and your experts in all-things kitchen redo, including hoods, of course! Want to change the look of yours? Let us know how we can make your kitchen space a work of art!
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A plastered stove hood is a great and cost-effective way to breathe new life into your kitchen! Here, the homeowner and interior designer wanted to change the look to something a bit more modern – a box stove hood fit the bill. The hood was redone in this fashion, and we applied a dry application of tadelakt (it is so versatile – not just for showers, tubs, and bathrooms!) The plaster’s beautiful, subtle, and organic movement makes for a terrific centerpiece in the room!

Sylvia T Designs is the region’s only tadelakt artisan and your experts in all-things kitchen redo, including hoods, of course! Want to change the look of yours? Let us know how we can make your kitchen space a work of art!
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Hey, All! Twenty twenty-two was a great year at Sylvia T Designs! Thank you so much to our terrific clients, wonderful collaborators and suppliers, and our very special team! We hope you and yours are having a wonderful holiday season and we wish you all a joyous, healthy, and happy New Year!

We’re looking forward to many exciting things happening in 2023 – stay tuned! We have some great projects on the books, we will be introducing some new and exciting services, we’re growing, and we’ll continue to build careers for females in the decorative arts! All this while we continue to honor tradition and progress in everything that we do!

As always, let us know how we can make your space a work of art! Cheers!
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Hey, All! Twenty twenty-two was a great year at Sylvia T Designs! Thank you so much to our terrific clients, wonderful collaborators and suppliers, and our very special team! We hope you and yours are having a wonderful holiday season and we wish you all a joyous, healthy, and happy New Year!

We’re looking forward to many exciting things happening in 2023 – stay tuned! We have some great projects on the books, we will be introducing some new and exciting services, we’re growing, and we’ll continue to build careers for females in the decorative arts! All this while we continue to honor tradition and progress in everything that we do!

As always, let us know how we can make your space a work of art! Cheers!
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Here is another shot of a significant project we recently completed in an historic home in the Bywater of New Orleans. We delivered several decorative finishes and other elements throughout the residence. Here, in one of the bathrooms, you can see the spectacular floor! We produced a custom stencil design and then aged the entire floor to give it an “old” look. You can also see some of the walls where we applied a dry application of tadelakt plaster (see our previous post to see the wet application of tadelakt in the shower!)

Sylvia T Designs is the premier New Orleans and Gulf Coast region decorative arts firm. Trusted in historic spaces, our skill, care, and experience are unmatched. Owner and master artisan, Sylvia Thompson-Dias, was recently recognized as the “Design Master” in the decorative arts by New Orleans Homes Magazine. If you want the best, reach out and let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Here is another shot of a significant project we recently completed in an historic home in the Bywater of New Orleans. We delivered several decorative finishes and other elements throughout the residence. Here, in one of the bathrooms, you can see the spectacular floor! We produced a custom stencil design and then aged the entire floor to give it an “old” look. You can also see some of the walls where we applied a dry application of tadelakt plaster (see our previous post to see the wet application of tadelakt in the shower!)

Sylvia T Designs is the premier New Orleans and Gulf Coast region decorative arts firm. Trusted in historic spaces, our skill, care, and experience are unmatched. Owner and master artisan, Sylvia Thompson-Dias, was recently recognized as the “Design Master” in the decorative arts by New Orleans Homes Magazine. If you want the best, reach out and let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Wouldn’t you like to walk into a shower like this?!? We delivered many spectacular elements in the bathroom and throughout this historic New Orleans home in the Bywater (more coming soon). Here, we did a wet application of tadelakt plaster, a traditional Moroccan technique and material use. It is not only beautiful, with a gorgeous, silky motion, but it is also durable, mold resistant, and waterproof. This comes from not only the specific use of materials but also the skilled timing needed to deliver the end-result. The bathroom walls were done using a dry application of tadelakt, where we expertly matched the color across the wet and dry areas, giving the entire area an organic and cohesive look.

Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative arts firm in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and North Gulf Coast region. We are also the only true tadelakt artisan in the area. If you want the real deal, let us know how we can make your space a work of art! To all of our friends in the US, have a peaceful and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
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Wouldn’t you like to walk into a shower like this?!? We delivered many spectacular elements in the bathroom and throughout this historic New Orleans home in the Bywater (more coming soon). Here, we did a wet application of tadelakt plaster, a traditional Moroccan technique and material use. It is not only beautiful, with a gorgeous, silky motion, but it is also durable, mold resistant, and waterproof. This comes from not only the specific use of materials but also the skilled timing needed to deliver the end-result. The bathroom walls were done using a dry application of tadelakt, where we expertly matched the color across the wet and dry areas, giving the entire area an organic and cohesive look.

Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative arts firm in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and North Gulf Coast region. We are also the only true tadelakt artisan in the area. If you want the real deal, let us know how we can make your space a work of art! To all of our friends in the US, have a peaceful and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
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For over 25 years, Sylvia T Designs has been bringing beautiful finishes to the New Orleans area. These days, we are the premier decorative arts firm in the Gulf Coast region. Delivering projects large and small, commercial or residential, we are trusted to work in new construction as well as in historic spaces. We bring an unparalleled level of skill, artistry, and product knowledge.

Here is a look at one of our current projects – a complete renovation of an historic Creole cottage in the French Quarter. We are producing numerous elements in the residence including a beautiful Marmorino Venetian plaster finish on the walls and ceilings of the parlor. In this shot, we are applying the base coat to the ceiling. Much more on this element and the overall project coming! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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For over 25 years, Sylvia T Designs has been bringing beautiful finishes to the New Orleans area. These days, we are the premier decorative arts firm in the Gulf Coast region. Delivering projects large and small, commercial or residential, we are trusted to work in new construction as well as in historic spaces. We bring an unparalleled level of skill, artistry, and product knowledge.

Here is a look at one of our current projects – a complete renovation of an historic Creole cottage in the French Quarter. We are producing numerous elements in the residence including a beautiful Marmorino Venetian plaster finish on the walls and ceilings of the parlor. In this shot, we are applying the base coat to the ceiling. Much more on this element and the overall project coming! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Here’s a recently completed project of a residential renovation in Baton Rouge for our friends, Kenneth Brown Design and Bernhard Normand Construction! We delivered a sumptuous tadelakt finish to the stove hood (pictured here) in the open kitchen as well as around the adjacent living room walls and scalloped fireplace surround (more on the last two soon!) The plaster is a custom color matched across the three elements. The soft mottled feel of the tadelakt complements the space terrifically!

Sylvia T Designs is the only true tadelakt artisan in the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and larger Gulf Coast region. Let us know how we can bring this amazing traditional Moroccan plaster technique, using only the finest artisan materials, to your project and make your space a work of art!
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Here’s a recently completed project of a residential renovation in Baton Rouge for our friends, Kenneth Brown Design and Bernhard Normand Construction! We delivered a sumptuous tadelakt finish to the stove hood (pictured here) in the open kitchen as well as around the adjacent living room walls and scalloped fireplace surround (more on the last two soon!) The plaster is a custom color matched across the three elements. The soft mottled feel of the tadelakt complements the space terrifically!

Sylvia T Designs is the only true tadelakt artisan in the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and larger Gulf Coast region. Let us know how we can bring this amazing traditional Moroccan plaster technique, using only the finest artisan materials, to your project and make your space a work of art!
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Microcement! Big news from Sylvia T Designs coming soon! Stay tuned…

Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative arts firm in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf Coast region! We use only authentic, artisan-level materials when delivering the vision for your project. Whether your job is large or small, commercial or residential, historic or new construction, let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Microcement! Big news from Sylvia T Designs coming soon! Stay tuned…

Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative arts firm in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf Coast region! We use only authentic, artisan-level materials when delivering the vision for your project. Whether your job is large or small, commercial or residential, historic or new construction, let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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One of the main things we do here at Sylvia T Designs is color! It’s in our DNA. Looking for some guidance on color selections for your project? We got you! And this isn’t limited to our decorative arts deliverables on a job, we can help you with color on any part of your project! Where we also excel is with color matching (in fact, we’re unmatched in that regard – pun intended😅)! We’re experts at matching colors, whether standard or custom, with our work. We can take whatever colors your project requires and make a perfect match with the plasters, microcement, lime washes, and mineral paints we use as well as with many other aspects of the decorative arts we deliver (murals, stencils, custom signage, etc.)

Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative arts firm in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast region. Let us know how can take your colors and make your space a work of art!🎨🖌
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One of the main things we do here at Sylvia T Designs is color! It’s in our DNA. Looking for some guidance on color selections for your project? We got you! And this isn’t limited to our decorative arts deliverables on a job, we can help you with color on any part of your project! Where we also excel is with color matching (in fact, we’re unmatched in that regard – pun intended😅)! We’re experts at matching colors, whether standard or custom, with our work. We can take whatever colors your project requires and make a perfect match with the plasters, microcement, lime washes, and mineral paints we use as well as with many other aspects of the decorative arts we deliver (murals, stencils, custom signage, etc.)

Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative arts firm in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast region. Let us know how can take your colors and make your space a work of art!🎨🖌
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Thank you so much to everyone who attended our class, “The Right Plaster for the Right Space,” last Friday at our New Orleans artisan shop! And a special big thanks to our friends at Preservation Resource Center NOLA for asking us to do this! It was a great success – was sold out (and then some!) and it seemed people came away with practical and critical knowledge needed to better understand utilizing and spec’ing plaster and microcement in their projects.

The class was, principally, for folks in the trade – architects, designers, contractors, etc. We shared our expertise and product knowledge across a wide range of functional and decorative plasters – Venetian, Marmorino, Grassello, Tadelakt, American Clay, Microcement, and more. We covered how each of these can perform, proper prep, cost, and other key ideas!

If you couldn’t make it or would like to learn more, drop us a DM and we can set you up with an appointment to stop by our artisan shop and see how we can “make your space a work of art!”

Visit @prcnola!
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Thank you so much to everyone who attended our class, “The Right Plaster for the Right Space,” last Friday at our New Orleans artisan shop! And a special big thanks to our friends at Preservation Resource Center NOLA for asking us to do this! It was a great success – was sold out (and then some!) and it seemed people came away with practical and critical knowledge needed to better understand utilizing and spec’ing plaster and microcement in their projects.

The class was, principally, for folks in the trade – architects, designers, contractors, etc. We shared our expertise and product knowledge across a wide range of functional and decorative plasters – Venetian, Marmorino, Grassello, Tadelakt, American Clay, Microcement, and more. We covered how each of these can perform, proper prep, cost, and other key ideas!

If you couldn’t make it or would like to learn more, drop us a DM and we can set you up with an appointment to stop by our artisan shop and see how we can “make your space a work of art!”

Visit @prcnola!
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Our major project in the French Quarter is fully underway! We are doing extensive work in an historic Creole cottage providing numerous plaster finishes and other decorative elements throughout the home. Here, we are applying the final coat of a beautiful Marmorino plaster in one of the parlors. The texture will soften and the color will lighten as it dries. From there, we be applying a horizontal striping lime wash to finish off this stunning look. Stay tuned!

Sylvia T Designs is the region’s premier decorative arts firm trusted in historic spaces bringing our unparalleled expertise, experience, and skill. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Our major project in the French Quarter is fully underway! We are doing extensive work in an historic Creole cottage providing numerous plaster finishes and other decorative elements throughout the home. Here, we are applying the final coat of a beautiful Marmorino plaster in one of the parlors. The texture will soften and the color will lighten as it dries. From there, we be applying a horizontal striping lime wash to finish off this stunning look. Stay tuned!

Sylvia T Designs is the region’s premier decorative arts firm trusted in historic spaces bringing our unparalleled expertise, experience, and skill. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Hey All! As a proud sponsor of the Preservation Resource Center’s Shotgun Home Tour, happening this weekend, we hope to see you out there! We’ll be around on Saturday. Come by and say hi! Check out @prcnola for more!

Here, we’re applying the first coat of a dry application of Tadelakt plaster – a traditional Moroccan technique that is both beautiful and functional. It can be used in wet areas (think walk-in showers, outdoor kitchens, pool rooms, and much more) as well as dry (beautiful in non-wet areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and more)!

Sylvia T Designs is the Gulf Coast region’s only true Tadelakt artisan! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art! And don’t worry we never plaster ourselves into a corner!😅
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Hey All! As a proud sponsor of the Preservation Resource Center’s Shotgun Home Tour, happening this weekend, we hope to see you out there! We’ll be around on Saturday. Come by and say hi! Check out @prcnola for more!

Here, we’re applying the first coat of a dry application of Tadelakt plaster – a traditional Moroccan technique that is both beautiful and functional. It can be used in wet areas (think walk-in showers, outdoor kitchens, pool rooms, and much more) as well as dry (beautiful in non-wet areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and more)!

Sylvia T Designs is the Gulf Coast region’s only true Tadelakt artisan! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art! And don’t worry we never plaster ourselves into a corner!😅
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#yourspaceasaworkofart #honoringtraditionandprogress #artisan #craftsman #craftsmanship #craftsperson #craftswoman #decorativeartist #fauxfinish #artist #designer #interiordesigner #interiordesign #interiors #tadelakt #limeplaster #indoorplaster #outdoorplaster #plasterfinish #plaster #residential #renovation #restoration #nola #neworleans #nolaarchitecture #batonrouge #businesswoman #womeninbusiness #womenwhohustle
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Here’s a look at a recent residential renovation where we did some terrific work in this Uptown, New Orleans home. In this shot, you can see some of what we did in the kitchen (we did all the walls and the ceiling, too!) The owner wanted a rustic French provincial country look to complement the fixtures and decor. We delivered a gorgeous Marmorino plaster finish that shows some beautiful and subtle motion along with lovely depth. We also did a custom color match with the plaster. What’s more? We sealed the finish to provide protection and cleanability from kitchen stains and grease!

Sylvia T Designs is the New Orleans and Gulf Coast region’s decorative and functional plaster experts! Always ask for the best and let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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#yourspaceasaworkofart #honoringtraditionandprogress #artisan #craftsman #craftsmanship #craftsperson #craftswoman #decorativeartist #fauxfinisher #fauxfinish #artist #interiordesigner #interiordesign #limeplaster #plasterfinish #Marmorino #kitchen #kitchenremodel #kitchendesign #nola #handpainted #residential #renovation #restoration #historicpreservation #neworleanspreservation #nolarchitecture #preservenola #NewOrleans #Uptown

Here’s a look at a recent residential renovation where we did some terrific work in this Uptown, New Orleans home. In this shot, you can see some of what we did in the kitchen (we did all the walls and the ceiling, too!) The owner wanted a rustic French provincial country look to complement the fixtures and decor. We delivered a gorgeous Marmorino plaster finish that shows some beautiful and subtle motion along with lovely depth. We also did a custom color match with the plaster. What’s more? We sealed the finish to provide protection and cleanability from kitchen stains and grease!

Sylvia T Designs is the New Orleans and Gulf Coast region’s decorative and functional plaster experts! Always ask for the best and let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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#yourspaceasaworkofart #honoringtraditionandprogress #artisan #craftsman #craftsmanship #craftsperson #craftswoman #decorativeartist #fauxfinisher #fauxfinish #artist #interiordesigner #interiordesign #limeplaster #plasterfinish #Marmorino #kitchen #kitchenremodel #kitchendesign #nola #handpainted #residential #renovation #restoration #historicpreservation #neworleanspreservation #nolarchitecture #preservenola #NewOrleans #Uptown
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One of our favorite things is having a client over to our shop to show them what we’re cooking up for their project! This is for an upcoming residential historical restoration and renovation in a French Quarter Creole Cottage! We will be delivering many fabulous elements in virtually every space in the house. This will involve extensive decorative and functional plaster finishes (including an amazing tadelakt bathroom and much more), mural work, and custom stenciling. It’s going to be incredible! Stay tuned for more!

Sylvia T Designs is the foremost decorative arts firm in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast region trusted by architects, designers, contractors, and home and business owners. Whether its historic or new, residential or commercial, a big project or small, ask for the best and let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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#yourspaceasaworkofart #honoringtraditionandprogress #artisan #craftsman #craftsmanship #craftsperson #craftswoman #decorativeartist #fauxfinish #artist #interiordesigner #interiordesign #plaster #plasterfinish #plasterfinishes #limeplaster #tadelakt #venetianplaster #mural #neworleanshistory #handpainted #residential #renovation #restoration #historicpreservation #neworleanspreservation #nolarchitecture #preservenola #FrenchQuarter #NOLA

One of our favorite things is having a client over to our shop to show them what we’re cooking up for their project! This is for an upcoming residential historical restoration and renovation in a French Quarter Creole Cottage! We will be delivering many fabulous elements in virtually every space in the house. This will involve extensive decorative and functional plaster finishes (including an amazing tadelakt bathroom and much more), mural work, and custom stenciling. It’s going to be incredible! Stay tuned for more!

Sylvia T Designs is the foremost decorative arts firm in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast region trusted by architects, designers, contractors, and home and business owners. Whether its historic or new, residential or commercial, a big project or small, ask for the best and let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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#yourspaceasaworkofart #honoringtraditionandprogress #artisan #craftsman #craftsmanship #craftsperson #craftswoman #decorativeartist #fauxfinish #artist #interiordesigner #interiordesign #plaster #plasterfinish #plasterfinishes #limeplaster #tadelakt #venetianplaster #mural #neworleanshistory #handpainted #residential #renovation #restoration #historicpreservation #neworleanspreservation #nolarchitecture #preservenola #FrenchQuarter #NOLA
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Here's a finished shot (please see our previous post) of our residential Venetian plaster ceiling finish. The bold and highly mirrored finish adds dramatic elegance to the spacious dining room. Though the picture doesn’t do it justice, you can see how the abundant natural light beautifully reflects off the plaster. The striking appearance is further enhanced by the ceiling bays. Extensive hand-burnishing with a large dose of key timing throughout the application (all while working on a ceiling!) allowed us to achieve this look from the lime-based plaster.

Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative and functional plaster artisan firm in the Gulf Coast region. If your job calls for plaster, always use the best! Our skill, expertise, and product knowledge are unmatched. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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#yourspaceasaworkofart #honoringtraditionandprogress #artisan #craftsman #craftsmanship #craftsperson #craftswoman #decorativeartist #fauxfinisher #fauxfinish #artist #interiordesigner #interiordesign #limeplaster #venetianplaster #plaster #plasterfinish #plasterfinishes #newconstruction #decorativeplaster #handpainted #residential #NOLA #NewOrleans #GulfCoast #architecture #southernliving

Here`s a finished shot (please see our previous post) of our residential Venetian plaster ceiling finish. The bold and highly mirrored finish adds dramatic elegance to the spacious dining room. Though the picture doesn’t do it justice, you can see how the abundant natural light beautifully reflects off the plaster. The striking appearance is further enhanced by the ceiling bays. Extensive hand-burnishing with a large dose of key timing throughout the application (all while working on a ceiling!) allowed us to achieve this look from the lime-based plaster.

Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative and functional plaster artisan firm in the Gulf Coast region. If your job calls for plaster, always use the best! Our skill, expertise, and product knowledge are unmatched. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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In the world of functional finishes, which are also beautiful in their own right, we bring two special things to the table – tadelakt and microcement. Both of these approaches and materials are on the rise in popularity and we are the Gulf Coast’s only expert applicators with either.

Tadelakt is a traditional Moroccan technique, used in baths, sinks, and fountains. It is both a functional and beautiful plaster ideal for wet and dry applications. Today it is used in such spaces as walk-in showers, bathrooms, walls, ceilings, backsplashes, pool houses, and more. It is a lime plaster (bringing all its benefits) composed of many layers that vary across the wet or dry application. Skill and timing, especially with the wet application, are critical. When applied properly, a chemical reaction occurs with the use of black soap (made from olive and coconut oils) on the plaster creating a waterproof membrane.

We are able to utilize both wet (i.e. a walk-in shower) and dry applications (i.e. on bathroom walls and ceilings) seamlessly. Our ability to color match across the applications using pigments is another key part of our skill and expertise with tadelakt. The result is a stunning space that has a beautiful, silky feel. It is breathable, water repellant, mold and mildew resistant, and is also hypoallergenic, 100% natural and authentic, ecofriendly, and highly durable.

Microcement is a popular application in Europe and elsewhere and it is now well-sought after in the United States. It is an artisan application utilizing a cement-based coating. It is ideal in a wide-range of uses and spaces. It is incredibly resilient and durable. It is waterproof and is also stain resistant. It’s strength and performance comes from the material composition, all while being merely 2mm thick! It is fantastic on floors, walls, counters, stairs, bathrooms (including wet areas), and more.

It is perfect for use in high-traffic areas and in both commercial and residential spaces. Think restaurant floors, bar tops, kitchen counters, pool areas, outdoor showers, open-air areas, and so much more!

If ever necessary, all of these finishes can be patched and repaired, as well.

Beyond decorative and functional plasters and microcement, we are specialists in color consultation, plaster repair and restoration, and matching existing plaster colors and textures.

Please have a look of some of our finishes and work in the gallery below…

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