Yes, Textured Walls Can Have Decorative Plaster and Finishes
Orange peel and knockdown walls are closer to a beautiful plaster finish than most people expect, and the path there starts with the right preparation.
Five Lime Finishes Worth Learning Together
Beth Schafer breaks down five lime plaster finishes, from silky Tadelakt to metallic Teodorico, and teaches them together in her Modern Minerals workshop.
Come Find Us at the Fine Finish Expo
Novacolor Near Me heads to the Fine Finish Expo in Minneapolis, showcasing Metallo Fuso and mineral plasters the day after our two workshops.
Metallo Fuso Turns a Wall Into Real Metal
Metallo Fuso turns a wall into real metal, and Beth Schafer teaches painters and plasterers how to work with it hands-on.
Two Classes. Real Technique. Minneapolis This October.
Beth Schafer is teaching two hands-on workshops at the Fine Finish Expo in Minneapolis this October: one in real metal with Metallo Fuso, and one covering the top-selling lime plaster techniques on the market right now.
Novacolor Is Searching for Its Next 10 Ambassadors, and the 2027 Class Could Include You
Novacolor has opened applications for its 2027 Ambassador class, and decorative painters and plasterers working with Novacolor products in the U.S. are eligible to submit a project for consideration.
Inside the 2026 Novacolor Ambassador Bootcamp
A behind-the-scenes look at the 2026 Novacolor Ambassador Bootcamp in Venice, where 18 artisans from around the world competed, collaborated, and pushed their craft through three creative challenges using Novacolor materials.
Terrarock Brings Depth and Durability to Exterior Walls
A closer look at Terrarock, Novacolor Italia's exterior coating with a granite effect, formulated with ebony-black marble flakes and built to resist mold, algae, and weathering over time.
Do You Need Special Training Before Offering Decorative Plaster and Specialty Finishes?
A practical look at when training makes sense for contractors who want to add decorative plaster and specialty finishes to their services, and what to expect from a custom program.
Copper, From First Glow to Full Patina
Copper is the metal defining interiors right now, and its appeal runs from a soft polished glow to the green of full oxidation.
ONE FINISH. ONE WALL. ONE NEW REVENUE STREAM.
A single decorative wall application can be one of the most practical and profitable ways for paint contractors to begin offering plaster and specialty finishes.
Stepping into the Novacolor Ambassador Boot Camp
This May, Beth Schafer of Novacolor Near Me will join fellow ambassadors in Venice, Italy, for the Novacolor Ambassador Boot Camp, an immersive experience centered around collaboration, artistry, and material exploration.