Pricing
Clear pricing, explained before you commit.
Typical ranges are $10–16 per sq ft for limewash, $14–20 for Roman clay, $16–22 for Venetian plaster in Marmorino or polished, $18–24 for Travertino and $35–50 for microcement.
Projects start at $1,800. The on-site consultation is free, and every estimate is written and itemized.
Instant range
A first number for your room.
Choose a finish and an approximate area. The range is a starting point; your estimate follows the visit.
Typical ranges
By finish
| Finish | Per sq ft | Days, 200 sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Limewash | $10–16 | 1–2 days |
| Roman clay | $14–20 | 2 days |
| Venetian plaster: Marmorino | $16–22 | 3–4 days |
| Venetian plaster: Polished | $16–22 | 3–4 days |
| Venetian plaster: Travertino | $18–24 | Planned per project |
| Microcement | $35–50 | 4–6 days |
Prices updated October 2026. Ranges include the finish system, protection and cleanup. Days are for about 200 sq ft on a flat, prepared surface; walls that need repair take longer.
Included
What the price covers
- Free on-site consultation and measurements
- Protection of floors and nearby surfaces
- Normal surface preparation and primer
- The full finish system and its materials
- A custom sample once the estimate is approved
- Daily cleanup and a final walkthrough
- Care notes for the finish applied
What moves a price
Why two rooms of the same size can cost differently
- Surface condition. Cracks, uneven walls or old texture add preparation time.
- Height and access. Walls above 10 ft, stairwells and scaffolding take longer.
- Shape. Curves, niches, arches and many corners take more hand work than a flat wall.
- Finish and sheen. A high polish takes more coats and burnishing than a matte finish.
- Color. Custom or deep colors and metallic effects can change materials and coats.
- Wet areas. Showers need waterproofing and a full sealer system.
- Schedule. Work outside normal hours or a compressed timeline.
How pricing works
From first conversation to final payment.
No sample is made and no work starts until you have a written estimate you are comfortable with.
- Free visit
We see the space, measure and talk through options.
- Written estimate
Scope, preparation, system, schedule and price, itemized.
- Approval and sample
Once you approve the estimate, we make your custom sample.
- Deposit
No more than $1,000 or 10% of the contract, whichever is less, as California law requires.
- Staged payments
The balance is paid as stages of the work are completed.
- Changes in writing
Anything outside the estimate is agreed in writing before it is done.
Questions about price
Pricing questions
How much do plaster finishes cost per square foot?
Typical ranges are $10–16 per sq ft for limewash, $14–20 for Roman clay, $16–22 for Venetian plaster in Marmorino or polished, $18–24 for Travertino and $35–50 for microcement. Your written estimate depends on the surface, height, color and the finish system.
What is your minimum project?
Projects start at $1,800. Every project includes a visit, protection of the room, preparation and several days of layered work, so a small piece such as a single niche is priced at the minimum.
Is the on-site consultation free?
Yes. We visit, look at the surfaces, the light and how the room is used, take measurements and talk through finish options. There is no charge for the visit.
When do you make a custom sample?
After you approve the estimate. We then make a sample in your chosen color, texture and sheen, and application begins once you approve the sample in your own light.
Is your estimate fixed?
Your estimate is written and itemized, and the price holds for the scope it describes. Any change is agreed in writing before the extra work is done.
What deposit do you take?
California law limits the down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less. We follow that rule, and the balance is paid as stages of the work are completed.
Free on-site consultation
Get a written estimate.
Tell us about your space. The visit is free, and your estimate is written and itemized before anything else happens.
We reply within 2 business hours.