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.
VP SUEDE BY NOVACOLOR ITALIA
VP Suede by Novacolor Italia is a lime-based satin mineral finish that brings movement, depth, and evolving light interaction to architectural surfaces while supporting healthy, well-considered spaces.
Exploring Materia Viva and Its Newest Additions
A closer look at Materia Viva from Novacolor Italia and the introduction of Mosaico and Canapa, two new finishes that expand the line with layered stone reflections and soft natural fibers.
Designing a Surface Finish Panel as a Novacolor Ambassador
A detailed look at a surface finish panel created as a Novacolor Ambassador, exploring material transitions, layered textures, and the balance between metallic and mineral finishes.
THE LIGHT BETWEEN in surface design
An overview of Novacolor’s The Light Between Signature Collection, exploring how light interacts with texture, material, and surface finishes across six distinct design studies.