any stucco experts??????????? (paint, dining room, kitchen, remove)

[GoNative]

Have a few questions about using ready made JC ( green lid ) for texturing. Can I add cement coloring such as Quikcrete colorant to the JC? Also, what about adding latex paint to JC for texturing. Wanting an easy peasy way to recreate Old World rough texture. Is sanding necessary to remove the peaks after JC has dried? Isn't there a " technique " to knock down the peaks without any sanding? Most importantly, what is the technique called that is smooth yet heavy texture? Kinda wavy almost like a smooth cobblestone look. It's the one texture I absolutely love, but not often seen, Anybody know what I'm trying to describe? I can't seem to find it on Houzz, Pinterst, Goggle or other searches. Saw it once in a ID magazine. Just lovely!!!!

[K'ledgeBldr]

Look for the term:
"Venetian plaster"

...and it's not really a DIY project. It takes a lot of practice to perfect the technique.

[GoNative]

Thanks for reply. I do not like Venetian Plaster. Hate anything shiny except for horses or Jewels... Wanting a rough texture like an Old World look. There are loads of info on using JC on the net,just can't find any GOOD CLEAR instructions about the questions I posted to here.

[wireyourworld]

Venetian plaster is naturally shiny? I just didn't know that, our entire living room, dining room and kitchen are venetian plaster, I love it, I just thought it was the semi gloss paint that made it shiny. I suspect it wouldn't be shiny in a less glossy paint, just a thought. Sorry I can't answer your question though, I'm against anything hard to clean.

Have you tried these forums? Faux Forum :: View topic - JC Texture help

[GoNative]

wireyourworld - WOW! The last page shows the exact type of surface I want to create. Thanks so much for this link HappY New Year!