Beth Schafer 9/21/26 Beth Schafer 9/21/26

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.

Beth Schafer 9/18/26 Beth Schafer 9/18/26

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.

Beth Schafer 8/26/26 Beth Schafer 8/26/26

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.

Beth Schafer 7/6/26 Beth Schafer 7/6/26

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.

Beth Schafer 7/1/26 Beth Schafer 7/1/26

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.

Beth Schafer 6/29/26 Beth Schafer 6/29/26

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.

Beth Schafer 5/11/26 Beth Schafer 5/11/26

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.

Beth Schafer 4/21/26 Beth Schafer 4/21/26

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.

Beth Schafer 4/17/26 Beth Schafer 4/17/26

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.

Beth Schafer 3/24/26 Beth Schafer 3/24/26

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.

Beth Schafer 3/23/26 Beth Schafer 3/23/26

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.