Lime pressing technology
Lime pressing technique is a very old design technique ( smoothing technique ) for the refinement of plaster and is now used to create artistic works of art.
The lime pressing technique results in a smooth, shiny surface of wall plaster and when used in the fine arts. At a concealed one is smoothing or fine plaster troweled in the desired color shade. The plaster is applied in three layers, or ten or more for artistic use. With the last application, the plaster is "pressed". The gloss of the plaster can be enhanced by applying transparent wax .
For smoothing and pressing the plaster, smoothing trowels (Venetian trowels) or polished stones (e.g. agates ), as in the case of Tadelakt , are usually used. With the stucco lustro technique, the ladle is also heated to incorporate soap .
The lime pressing technique can be used for a variety of artistic and creative activities in applied and fine arts.
Already in ancient Greece, marble imitations were given a shine by smoothing and polishing the surface that came very close to that of real, polished marble. The plaster or filler compound used in the lime pressing technique contained marble powder as the main component . The fineness of the marble powder also determines the subsequent surface effect. If the surface is to appear homogeneous and monochrome, fine marble powder is stirred into the lime .