I'm assuming you painted with a semi-gloss (rather than a semi colon) paint on walls? I painted over a venetian plaster in one room, used an eggshell on walls with high-gloss trim. Truthfully, I'm not getting a sense of the sheen in the pix except in the cut out ... did you want a sheen or not? If not, go flat.

Heres a better picture of the sheen. I like the texture but didn't know if it is seen as less desirable to have all common areas in semigloss. Its a latex semigloss BM wheeling neutral.

I see it now! If you like it ... typically, gloss or semi-gloss is more commonly found in kitchens or baths because of it's more moisture resistant finish and ease of cleaning. I personally like an eggshell finish for most other interior walls as it tends to bounce light better and is also easy to clean without being "glossy." On mine, we still see quite a bit of texturing with the eggshell, but my wall had more of that to start. :-)

I would never do a wall in semi-gloss. Matte should not be used on the ceiling; flat is appropriate.

Thank you for your input. Since the original venetian plaster finish on the walls had a glaze, the house has always had a similar sheen to what a semigloss paint would provide. For that reason I cant tell if Im just used to seeing the walls with this sheen or If I actually like it on its own merit. Ive never had a house with anything but eggshell on the walls but my previous houses also didn't have plastered walls. If someone has painted over venetian plaster in an eggshell or semigloss, Id be interested in seeing how it changes the look. I wasn't sure if by going with less sheen the plaster texture would get lost. Heres a picture of the glaze sheen that is all over all the walls. To me it seems almost shinier than a semigloss. If i wanted to leave an wall here or there with the venetian plaster as an accent I wasn't sure if having them at different sheens would make it look worse. We just started this process after living in the house for a year and although I know venetian plaster is costly and time consuming, I didnt see much choice but to get rid of the finish to try to get away from the wine-cellar tuscan look. It is just so dark and depressing since it was applied to the entire house all walls same color including ceilings, columns, etc. but i also don't want to ruin the house! Nerve wrecking! If it were your house would you highlight the plaster with more sheen or hide it with low sheen paint?

Lots of texture. I have done venetian plaster jobs but mine are smooth and not burnished much so not real shiny.

You can leave it as an accent wall but don't paint the rest with glossy paint. Too much texture for my taste. I would be sanding it smooth!

I would check and make sure you have good adhesion between the paint and plaster. If the walls were burnished then waxed for a high sheen there could be a bonding problem.

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Hi, I have a similar problem. I have venetian plaster walls in my dining room and they feel, look like plastic? So, I'm assuming they are waxed? They are primarily a mustard color over a copper. I want to get rid of so much mustard and introduce another color without having to do a V. plaster. I just want to roll or wash on another color, then more cooper. Will regular paint stick to it, or present a problem? I can't take the mustard anymore. Thank you.

Hi Sandy

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Sandy, i'd love to know how it turned out for you? I have a similar colour venetian plaster throughout and I'd love to remove it or paint over, but there is a definite wax coat

Another thought would be to change the color of the venetian plaster. You could directly trowel over the existing color if it hasn't been waxed. Remember, just because it looks polished, doesn't mean it was waxed. It could have been very well burnished with a trowel. If it has been waxed, or you want to paint it again, I would suggest using a high adhesive primer first. I know it is an added step, but it will ensure you get the finish you want.

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