Painting Services
Venetian Plaster and Stucco in The Valley by Emaar
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 The Valley 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
- 2 hours in Dubai
- Quality checks
- 14 on every job
- Service
- Gold rated
5.0 on GoogleFully insuredNo subcontractorsOpen 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday
Venetian Plaster and Stucco at a glance
| Service | Venetian Plaster and Stucco |
|---|---|
| Location | The Valley by Emaar, Dubai |
| Property types | Townhouses and villas |
| 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 | Two hours in Dubai for urgent work, planned work within 48 hours |
| 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. Dubai 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 The Valley: what we plan for
The Valley by Emaar is a townhouse and villa community on the Dubai Al Ain Road, past Arabian Ranches and Dubai Silicon Oasis. Clusters such as Eden, Talia, Nima, Orania, Alana, Rivana, Kaia, Farm Gardens and Velora sit around Golden Beach, a sports village, a town centre and green parks, and new phases continue to be handed over.
The community sits on the open desert, so fine sand reaches terraces, garages and window tracks after any windy day, and AC filters clog faster than in the city. New homes are painted to the developer's specification. Upgrades and feature walls are easiest before furniture arrives.
Clusters are gated. Contractor visits are registered by the resident, and exterior changes need community approval.
What your quotation depends on
A quotation for Venetian plaster and stucco in The Valley 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 The Valley
Each one has its own scope and method.
Villa 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
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
Epoxy Flooring
Venetian Plaster and Stucco across The Valley
Questions about Venetian plaster and stucco in The Valley
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 The Valley?
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 The Valley?
The MELLS provides Venetian plaster and stucco in The Valley, Dubai. 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.
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 Dubai, 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.
Do you repair cracks and damp patches before painting?
Yes. Cracks are opened, filled and sanded, and damp or salt affected plaster is treated and sealed first. Painting over a defect only hides it for a few months.
How do your crews get access to The Valley?
Clusters are gated. Contractor visits are registered by the resident, and exterior changes need community approval.
Do we need Emaar approval for work in The Valley?
Cleaning, AC servicing and repairs inside the home only need the gate or building pass, which the resident arranges. Exterior painting, waterproofing, fit out and any change to the facade, roof or garden structures need a no objection certificate from Emaar or the community management in The Valley before work starts. We prepare the method statement, drawings, insurance and trade licence documents the approval asks for.
How do I choose a company for Venetian plaster and stucco in The Valley?
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.
Can you come to The Valley at short notice?
Yes. Crews travel from our Barsha Heights base, and urgent work in Dubai is attended within two hours between 08:00 and 19:00, Monday to Saturday.
Page updated by The MELLS, Damac Executive Heights, Barsha Heights, Dubai.