Stucco Veneziano (polished plaster)
The mirror-polished Italian classic. Four to five ultra-thin lime coats burnished to a marble-like sheen — the finish most Manchester clients mean when they search for polished plaster.
Greater Manchester & Cheshire
Venetian Plaster Manchester
Hand-applied Italian Venetian and polished plaster across Manchester, Salford, Stockport and the Cheshire belt — sampled in your own light, applied by Alex Dodgson himself.
A Manchester-based Venetian plastering specialist
Venetian Plaster Design is run from Manchester by Alex Dodgson, with twenty years on the trowel behind it — starting in internal plastering and external rendering, and now working almost entirely in Italian lime finishes. Every wall is applied by hand, by the same person who quoted it.
Manchester work ranges from single feature walls in city-centre apartments to full room schemes, stairwells, media walls and seamless micro cement bathrooms across the suburbs and Cheshire. Larger commissions include the curved plasterwork at Newcastle Airport and restaurant interiors in Telford.
Areas covered
- —Manchester city centre
- —Didsbury & Chorlton
- —Altrincham & Hale
- —Wilmslow & Alderley Edge
- —Salford & Media City
- —Stockport & Bramhall
- —Bolton & Bury
- —Cheshire & the Peak fringe
No travel charge anywhere in Greater Manchester or Cheshire. Response usually within 24 hours.
Finishes
Polished plaster and Venetian finishes for Manchester homes
Marmorino
A matte to satin lime finish with soft cloudy movement. Hard-wearing, breathable and well suited to older Manchester brick properties and converted mills.
Veneziano Metallizzato
Pearl and metallic pigments that shift with the light — popular for city-centre apartment feature walls and media walls.
Micro cement
Seamless, tile-free bathrooms, wet rooms and floors. Applied straight over existing tiles in most cases.
Cost
What Venetian plaster costs in Manchester
Marmorino typically runs £45–£70 per m², polished Stucco Veneziano £70–£110 per m², and metallic or hand-veined specials £95–£150 per m². Preparation, sealing and access are priced on top and always itemised in writing.
Read the full Venetian plaster cost guideManchester questions
How much does Venetian plaster cost in Manchester?
Most Manchester projects land between £45 and £110 per m² depending on the finish: Marmorino at the lower end, true polished Stucco Veneziano at the upper end, and metallic or hand-veined specials above that. Substrate preparation is quoted separately. See the full cost guide for the breakdown.
Do you charge travel for work in Greater Manchester?
No. Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton, Bury and the Cheshire belt are all local — there is no travel premium. Work further afield in the UK is quoted individually.
Can I see a sample before committing?
Yes. Every Manchester enquiry gets hand-made sample boards in the actual colour and sheen, viewed on your own wall in your own light before a single coat goes on.
How long does a Manchester feature wall take?
A single feature wall is typically two to three days including drying time between coats. Full room schemes and stairwells usually run four to seven days.
Is polished plaster suitable for Manchester bathrooms?
Yes — sealed polished plaster and micro cement are both used in bathrooms, wet rooms and shower areas. They are waxed or sealed to make the surface water-resistant and wipe-clean.
★★★★★
“Our living room was completely transformed. The polished Venetian finish has a depth you simply cannot get from paint, and the work was tidy from start to finish.”
★★★★★
“The Marmorino in our hallway looks like cut stone. Alex sampled three colours on the wall before we committed, which made the decision easy.”
★★★★★
“The Venetian plaster in our bathroom still looks flawless after a year of daily steam. Beautifully judged colour, too.”
Planning a Venetian plaster project in Manchester?
Free consultation, on-site quotes and hand-made samples before anything is committed.