Specialty Finishes in Santa Cruz
Venetian plaster, limewash and Moroccan clay, applied by hand.
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Walls with depth and character
Venetian plaster, limewash and clay finishes for Santa Cruz homes and businesses.
Venetian plaster is layered and burnished by hand into a smooth, marble-like surface, from soft satin to high polish. Limewash gives a chalky, cloud-like movement that changes with the light. Moroccan clay brings a warm, natural texture that's water-resistant when sealed.
Each finish is custom, so we make sample boards in your colors before we start. They work on feature walls, fireplaces, entryways, bathrooms and whole rooms.
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Licensed, bonded and insured (CA #1084713)
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Custom samples before we start
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Natural, breathable materials
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Free, written estimates with no pressure
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Trusted across the South Bay
Licensed, bonded and insured. CA contractor license #1084713.
Santa Cruz clients love our work
"We had such a great experience with Diaz Pro Painting! Felipe was wonderful to work with from start to finish. He and his team were professional, reliable, clean, and paid great attention to detail. Everything came out beautiful, and you can really tell they take pride in their work. They were very respectful of our home, kept everything organized, and made sure we were completely happy with the finished result. Felipe was easy to communicate with and made the whole process go smoothly. We are extremely happy with how everything turned out and would absolutely recommend Diaz Pro Painting to anyone looking for quality, professional painting work. We will definitely be using them again for future projects. Thank you, Felipe and team! 😊"
"I had a great experience with Diaz Pro Painting. Felipe and his crew are professional, reliable, and did an amazing job! They were detail oriented, kept everything clean, and the finished work exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend!"
"Diaz Painting did a fantastic job painting our bathroom with 15 foot high ceilings. We were especially impressed with Lilibeth, who performed the job from start to finish. She has a lot of knowledge and worked with great care and expertise. She even installed our new ceiling fan from 14 feet up. Highly recommended."
"The Diaz Team came in and did some texture and painted our whole bathroom sprayed our old vanity cabinet, and the new cabinet doors that we just remodeled. Excellent work at a good price! 👍"
"I couldn’t be happier with the job Diaz’s Pro Painting did on my kitchen cabinets. From start to finish the experience was outstanding. They were professional, punctual and extremely detailed-oriented. The presentation was thorough, the finish is smooth and flawless and my cabinets look brand new- completely transformed my kitchen."
"Felipe and his crew were incredibly attentive and helpful from start to finish. They took great care in every detail and made sure we were happy throughout the entire project. I highly recommend their painting services!"
FAQs
About specialty finishes
What's the difference between Venetian plaster and limewash?
Venetian plaster is troweled on in thin layers and polished to a smooth, stone-like sheen. Limewash is brushed on and dries to a soft, matte, mottled look.
Can you use these finishes in bathrooms?
Yes. Sealed Venetian plaster and Moroccan clay (tadelakt) handle moisture well, which makes them popular for showers and powder rooms.
Can you apply them over existing paint?
Usually. We prime with the right base coat so the finish bonds and looks consistent.
How long do specialty finishes take?
A feature wall usually takes 1 to 2 days. Larger rooms take longer because each layer needs time to set.
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