Painting Services
Venetian Plaster and Stucco in Al Bateen
Venetian plaster is a lime or acrylic based stucco trowelled on in thin layers and burnished by steel blade to give a polished, stone like wall with depth and movement. The MELLS carries this out in Al Bateen with its own directly employed team and a named supervisor. A supervisor visits first, and the written quotation follows before any work begins.
- Quotation
- Written, after a visit
- Response
- By appointment
- Quality checks
- 14 on every job
- Service
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Venetian Plaster and Stucco at a glance
| Service | Venetian Plaster and Stucco |
|---|---|
| Location | Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi |
| Property types | Villas and apartments |
| Quotation | In writing, after a site visit and before any work begins |
| Typical duration | Usually one to three days, confirmed with the quotation |
| Team | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Quality check | Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover |
| If a check fails | It is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
| Response | Visits in Abu Dhabi by appointment, Monday to Saturday |
| Hours | 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday |
| Booking | Book a site visit on this page, call +971 55 444 0084 or email contact@themells.ae |
What is included
Interior and exterior painting by our own painters, with surfaces properly prepared, furniture fully protected and wet film thickness checked on every coat. A good paint finish is mostly preparation. Abu Dhabi walls move with heat, hairline cracks open at ceiling joints, and coastal air and irrigation mark exterior walls within a few seasons. We repair and prime before we paint, apply the system named in your quotation and leave the home clean enough to move straight back into.
- Wall brought to a flat, smooth base before any plaster
- Sample board made and agreed for colour and sheen
- Three or more thin coats trowelled in short random strokes
- Final coat burnished, then waxed or sealed where needed
How we carry out Venetian plaster and stucco
The wall beneath has to be flatter than for paint, so it is skimmed, sanded and primed with a quartz or bonding primer. The first coat of stucco is spread tight with a flexible steel trowel. Later coats are laid in short overlapping strokes, each one thin enough to see through, and left to dry between passes. On the final coat the trowel is held at a low angle and worked hard across the surface, which compresses the plaster and brings up the polish. Wax or sealer is added where the wall may be splashed.
The finish shows the hand of whoever applied it, so one wall should be completed by one applicator in one session. Stopping halfway leaves a visible join. Air conditioning blowing on the wall dries the plaster before it can be burnished, and a dirty or nicked trowel leaves black metal marks in pale colours. Repairs are difficult to hide later, so the choice of wall matters. The site visit checks flatness, corners, sockets and the light on the wall, and a sample board is agreed before work begins.
How it works
The same method on every job, so the result does not depend on who is on shift.
- Survey, colour and written scope. We measure, test the existing coating and agree colours, sheen and the number of coats. The written quotation names the paint system and the scope.
- Protection. Furniture is moved and wrapped, floors are covered edge to edge, and switches, handles and light fittings are masked or removed.
- Surface preparation. Walls are washed, flaking paint is scraped back, cracks are opened and filled, and everything is sanded flat. Damp or salt affected areas are treated before any paint goes on.
- Primer and finish coats. A sealer or primer suited to the substrate is followed by two finish coats. Wet film thickness is checked on every coat.
- Snagging and handover. We inspect in daylight with you, touch up, clean down and hand over a paint schedule listing brand, colour codes and batch numbers for future touch ups.
Talk to a supervisor about Venetian plaster and stucco today.
Why choose The MELLS for Venetian plaster and stucco
What an ordinary job leaves out, and what you can hold us to.
| Point | An ordinary job | The MELLS |
|---|---|---|
| Quotation | A figure over the phone, with extras added on the day | A written quotation after a site visit, and nothing added on the day |
| Team | Crews supplied through agencies or subcontractors | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Preparation | Paint rolled over cracks, dust and damp | Cracks filled, surfaces sanded and primed before the first coat |
| Handover | The job ends when the crew leaves | Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover |
| Aftercare | A return visit is charged | A failed check is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
Our commitments on every Venetian plaster and stucco job
The same standard on a single room or a whole estate.
Written quotation
The scope is fixed in writing before any work begins.
Named supervisor
One person is responsible for your job from the visit to handover.
Checked before handover
Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover.
Put right within 48 hours
If a check fails, we come back and correct it free of charge.
Fully insured
Our work in your home or premises is covered by insurance.
Discreet crews
Uniformed, briefed on your house rules and respectful of your privacy.
Venetian Plaster and Stucco in Al Bateen: what we plan for
Al Bateen runs along the western shore of Abu Dhabi island, south of the Corniche, and is one of the city's oldest prime addresses. Large private villas fill the inland streets. The waterfront holds Al Bateen Park with its villas, townhouses and low rise Plaza apartments, the Marasy and Bloom Marina buildings around the marina, hotel residences, and the separate villa island of Nareel.
Sea air comes off the marina and the open water to the west, so glass, railings and outdoor AC units collect a salt film within days. Mature gardens drop leaves and pollen into pools and gutters, and irrigation on the older plots leaves white mineral rings on boundary walls and paving. Many inland villas date from earlier decades, so hairline cracks at window corners, blistering where sprinklers hit the base of walls and rusted gates are common. Loose paint is scraped back, cracks are raked out and filled, and a sealing primer goes on before the topcoats. Exterior colours stay within what the community allows.
Al Bateen Park, Nareel Island and the marina buildings have gate security, so the resident registers our team in advance. Apartments need a work permit and a service lift booking. Exterior work may need master community approval, identified at the site visit; we prepare the paperwork.
What your quotation depends on
A quotation for Venetian plaster and stucco in Al Bateen follows a site visit. The supervisor looks at the points listed here and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before any work begins. Once you accept it, nothing is added on the day.
- Wall and ceiling area and ceiling height
- Condition of the surface and how much repair is needed
- Paint system, sheen and number of coats
- Colour changes, feature finishes and access equipment
Related Painting Services services in Al Bateen
Each one has its own scope and method.
Villa Painting
Apartment Painting
Interior Painting
Exterior Painting
Wall Painting
Antifungal Wall Painting
Facade Painting
Fence Painting
Move Out Painting
Office Painting
Ceiling Painting
Wall Crack and Plaster Repair
Feature Walls
Decorative and Textured Finishes
Wood and Door Painting
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Boundary Wall Painting
Metal Gate and Railing Painting
Nursery and Kids Room Painting
Bedroom Painting
Living Room Painting
Bathroom Painting
Kitchen Painting
Majlis Painting
Staircase and Hallway Painting
Townhouse Painting
Penthouse Painting
Single Room Painting
Paint Touch up
Wall Putty and Skim Coating
Damp Wall Treatment
Limewash and Mineral Paint
Two Tone and Colour Block Walls
Paint Colour Consultation
Airless Spray Painting
Skirting and Trim Painting
Pergola and Timber Staining
Garage Floor Painting
Exterior Texture Coating
Paint Stripping and Removal
House Painting
Roof Painting
Paint Colour Matching
Water Damage Paint Repair
Mansion Painting
Studio Apartment Painting
Epoxy Flooring
Venetian Plaster and Stucco across Al Bateen
Questions about Venetian plaster and stucco in Al Bateen
What does Venetian plaster and stucco include?
Venetian plaster is a lime or acrylic based stucco trowelled on in thin layers and burnished by steel blade to give a polished, stone like wall with depth and movement. The work includes wall brought to a flat, smooth base before any plaster; sample board made and agreed for colour and sheen; three or more thin coats trowelled in short random strokes.
Is Venetian plaster suitable for a bathroom?
It suits powder rooms and bathroom walls away from direct water, provided it is sealed or waxed. Inside a shower enclosure a lime based finish needs a specific waterproofing system and careful maintenance, so we normally suggest stone or tile there and stucco on the dry walls.
Can a damaged area be repaired later?
Small chips can be filled and burnished again, but the patch seldom disappears, because the pattern and polish are made in one continuous pass. A noticeable repair usually means redoing the final coat across the whole wall, from corner to corner.
How much does Venetian plaster and stucco cost in Al Bateen?
We do not publish prices, because no two jobs are the same. The main factors: wall and ceiling area and ceiling height; condition of the surface and how much repair is needed. Book a site visit: a supervisor from The MELLS looks at the work and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before anything begins.
Who provides Venetian plaster and stucco in Al Bateen?
The MELLS provides Venetian plaster and stucco in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi. The work is carried out by people The MELLS employs directly, under a named supervisor, 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday. To arrange it, book a site visit on this page or call +971 55 444 0084.
How long does Venetian plaster and stucco take?
Usually one to three days, confirmed with the quotation.
How many coats do you apply?
A primer or sealer where the surface needs it, then two finish coats. Strong colour changes may need a third coat, which is stated in the quotation.
Which paint brands do you use?
We apply the paint system named in your quotation. Most clients choose premium washable emulsions from the major brands stocked in Abu Dhabi, and we are happy to work with paints specified by your designer.
How do you protect furniture and floors?
Furniture is moved to the centre of the room and wrapped. Floors are covered edge to edge, and fittings are masked or removed. The crew cleans down every day.
How do your crews get access to Al Bateen?
Al Bateen Park, Nareel Island and the marina buildings have gate security, so the resident registers our team in advance. Apartments need a work permit and a service lift booking. Exterior work may need master community approval, identified at the site visit; we prepare the paperwork.
Can a villa and its garden majlis be done in one visit?
Often, yes. The site visit lists each room and outdoor structure, and the written quotation sets out what is done on the day and what needs a second visit.
How do I choose a company for Venetian plaster and stucco in Al Bateen?
Ask four things: who employs the people who will come, whether the scope is written down before work starts, how the result is checked, and what happens if something is missed. The MELLS uses its own staff, quotes in writing after a site visit, checks every job (wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover) and puts right any failed check free of charge within 48 hours.
How are visits to Al Bateen arranged?
Visits in Abu Dhabi are booked by appointment between 08:00 and 19:00, Monday to Saturday. Call or send the form and we agree the earliest time a supervisor can come to you.
Page updated by The MELLS, Damac Executive Heights, Barsha Heights, Dubai.