Premium Materials – Master Artisans
Exclusive Distributors of Stucco Italiano and Topcret Microcement
Our online store is coming soon! For more information on ordering, products, and training opportunities, give us a call or email!
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans is the exclusive US distributor of Stucco Italiano plasters and decorative finishes. We are the exclusive distributor of Topcret microcement in the Gulf South (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle) and points beyond.
Artisan-Level Plasters, Microcement & Decorative Arts Materials
Application ~ Distribution ~ Training
Phone: 504.435.8081 or email: info “at” gulfcoastplasterartisans.com (please insert “@” in place of “at”).
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by Sylvia T Designs, boasts well over 25 years in the business. We have vetted and used countless materials and brands and bring this experience and long view to what we use and what we sell. We take the guesswork out of what are the right materials and techniques for your job.
Not only do we sell and train on world-class, artisan-level products, but we can also assist you in selecting what you need to achieve your project’s vision. This saves time and money and sets you and your clients up for success!
Here at Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, we are proud to use and distribute two of the planet’s top producers – Stucco Italiano and Topcret. Stucco Italiano is a long-standing, family-owned plaster manufacturer, makers of true Italian plasters and decorative finishes. Topcret, based in Barcelona, Spain, is the leading microcement producer and innovator. Both offer exceptional quality at a competitive price. Believe us, we know!
Let us know what you are trying to achieve, the look, and the budget and we will get you going with the materials and support you need to make it happen! The products we carry run the gamut of looks and functionality. Whether you are looking for a delicate looking high-gloss plaster to a beautiful, yet durable solution for wet applications like showers or high-traffic areas like floors, we’ve got you covered!
Importantly, we emphasize the use of eco-friendly products that are always hardy, beautiful, and stand firmly on traditional practices with added modern improvements. The vast majority of the products we sell are no-VOC’s with just a few that are low-VOC’s. Our plasters are lime-based and water-based. You can trust that what you get from Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans is always of the highest quality with environmental responsibility and health in-mind!
Our online store is coming soon! In the meantime, contact us at 504.435.8081 or email us at info “at” gulfcoastplasterartisans.com (please insert “@” in place of “at”).
Part 2 - Meet the Students. Here at Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by Sylvia T Designs, we recently hosted a wonderful group of professional artisans from around the US for a hands-on Venetian plaster training at our New Orleans shop. We were joined by Maestro Giovanni Polistena, founder and owner of our fantastic, family-owned plaster supplier in Italy! Attendees learned various plasters and application techniques over the course of four days. We also had a lot of fun! More classes, including this one, coming in 2025! Stay tuned! Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans is the US Distributor of Stucco Italiano plasters and decorative arts products!
See our previous Reel to see more about the workshop in Part 1.!
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Part 2 - Meet the Students. Here at Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by Sylvia T Designs, we recently hosted a wonderful group of professional artisans from around the US for a hands-on Venetian plaster training at our New Orleans shop. We were joined by Maestro Giovanni Polistena, founder and owner of our fantastic, family-owned plaster supplier in Italy! Attendees learned various plasters and application techniques over the course of four days. We also had a lot of fun! More classes, including this one, coming in 2025! Stay tuned! Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans is the US Distributor of Stucco Italiano plasters and decorative arts products!
See our previous Reel to see more about the workshop in Part 1.!
#plaster #decorativeplaster #functionalplaster #venetianplaster #tadelakt #artisan #plasterworkshop #plasterdistributor #plastereducation
Part 1 - Intro. Here at Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by Sylvia T Designs, we recently hosted a wonderful group of professional artisans from around the US for a hands-on Venetian plaster training at our New Orleans shop. We were joined by Maestro Giovanni Polistena, founder and owner of our fantastic, family-owned plaster supplier in Italy! Attendees learned various plasters and application techniques over the course of four days. We also had a lot of fun! More classes, including this one, coming in 2025! Stay tuned! Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans is the US Distributor of Stucco Italiano plasters and decorative arts products!
See our next Reel to meet the students in Part 2!
#plaster #decorativeplaster #functionalplaster #venetianplaster #tadelakt #artisan #plasterworkshop #plasterdistributor #plastereducation
Part 1 - Intro. Here at Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by Sylvia T Designs, we recently hosted a wonderful group of professional artisans from around the US for a hands-on Venetian plaster training at our New Orleans shop. We were joined by Maestro Giovanni Polistena, founder and owner of our fantastic, family-owned plaster supplier in Italy! Attendees learned various plasters and application techniques over the course of four days. We also had a lot of fun! More classes, including this one, coming in 2025! Stay tuned! Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans is the US Distributor of Stucco Italiano plasters and decorative arts products!
See our next Reel to meet the students in Part 2!
#plaster #decorativeplaster #functionalplaster #venetianplaster #tadelakt #artisan #plasterworkshop #plasterdistributor #plastereducation
Our inaugural Venetian Plaster Workshop was an overwhelming success! Thanks to our terrific group of students who came from various parts of the country to train with us here in New Orleans! In the class, attendees, all professional applicators, upped their plaster game by learning about and using various grains of Marmorino plaster as well as dry application Tadelakt plaster.
For four days, they worked alongside our team as well as with Maestro Giovanni Polistena, owner and founder of Stucco Italiano, who paid us a visit to help us with this first workshop. Special thanks to him and our friends at Stucco Italiano. And a big shoutout to our team for all the hard work put in to make this such a great event!
Here at Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by Sylvia T Designs, not only do we distribute the terrific plaster and decorative arts materials from Stucco Italiano here in the US, but we are also dedicated to delivering top-flight support and educational opportunities to professional applicators and others in the trade.
If you missed this one – no worries! We will be offering this course again in the first part of next year. Additionally, we will soon be hosting a Microcement training featuring our terrific products from Topcret, the world’s leading microcement manufacturer, as well as advanced Stucco Italiano plaster trainings. More coming soon on upcoming workshops and on this class, as well! Stay tuned!
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans
Premium Materials ~ Master Artisans
Our inaugural Venetian Plaster Workshop was an overwhelming success! Thanks to our terrific group of students who came from various parts of the country to train with us here in New Orleans! In the class, attendees, all professional applicators, upped their plaster game by learning about and using various grains of Marmorino plaster as well as dry application Tadelakt plaster.
For four days, they worked alongside our team as well as with Maestro Giovanni Polistena, owner and founder of Stucco Italiano, who paid us a visit to help us with this first workshop. Special thanks to him and our friends at Stucco Italiano. And a big shoutout to our team for all the hard work put in to make this such a great event!
Here at Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by Sylvia T Designs, not only do we distribute the terrific plaster and decorative arts materials from Stucco Italiano here in the US, but we are also dedicated to delivering top-flight support and educational opportunities to professional applicators and others in the trade.
If you missed this one – no worries! We will be offering this course again in the first part of next year. Additionally, we will soon be hosting a Microcement training featuring our terrific products from Topcret, the world’s leading microcement manufacturer, as well as advanced Stucco Italiano plaster trainings. More coming soon on upcoming workshops and on this class, as well! Stay tuned!
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans
Premium Materials ~ Master Artisans
Here at Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by Sylvia T Designs, we often get applicators looking for products where the job merely has “plaster” or “Venetian plaster” spec’d. The same goes when at Sylvia T Designs, we are brought in to deliver a plaster finish. It’s a big world of plaster out there, to be sure! Not only do various types of plasters deliver different results, various techniques and approaches can also bring different results!
At first glance, one might think the three samples shown in the picture are not the same plaster and not even the same color. But they are! All are a custom-colored dry application of Tadelakt. What’s the difference? Each employs a different finish coating serving differing aesthetic purposes and even functionality!
The one on the left was finished with Moroccan olive oil soap. This is the traditional way of doing Tadelakt, providing gorgeous movement and contrast. The one on the right is more subtle and yet still beautiful. It makes use of an acrylic sealer, making it more durable and ideal for high traffic areas. Lastly, on the one on the bottom in the center, we creatively used a custom tinted beeswax to deliver the striking metallic look!
If you are a professional applicator in the US looking to acquire world class quality plaster and decorative arts products from Stucco Italiano (used in the samples here, by the way) or are looking for the world’s leading microcement from Topcret for projects in the Gulf South, reach out to us at Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans. We can provide you with the support and guidance you need to achieve your project’s vision! If you are an architect, interior designer, contractor, or home or business owner looking for top-flight application, reach out to us at Sylvia T Designs. Let us know the look you want to achieve, and we’ll make it happen!
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans – “Premium Materials ~ Master Artisans”
Sylvia T Desings – “Make Your Space a Work of Art!”
Here at Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by Sylvia T Designs, we often get applicators looking for products where the job merely has “plaster” or “Venetian plaster” spec’d. The same goes when at Sylvia T Designs, we are brought in to deliver a plaster finish. It’s a big world of plaster out there, to be sure! Not only do various types of plasters deliver different results, various techniques and approaches can also bring different results!
At first glance, one might think the three samples shown in the picture are not the same plaster and not even the same color. But they are! All are a custom-colored dry application of Tadelakt. What’s the difference? Each employs a different finish coating serving differing aesthetic purposes and even functionality!
The one on the left was finished with Moroccan olive oil soap. This is the traditional way of doing Tadelakt, providing gorgeous movement and contrast. The one on the right is more subtle and yet still beautiful. It makes use of an acrylic sealer, making it more durable and ideal for high traffic areas. Lastly, on the one on the bottom in the center, we creatively used a custom tinted beeswax to deliver the striking metallic look!
If you are a professional applicator in the US looking to acquire world class quality plaster and decorative arts products from Stucco Italiano (used in the samples here, by the way) or are looking for the world’s leading microcement from Topcret for projects in the Gulf South, reach out to us at Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans. We can provide you with the support and guidance you need to achieve your project’s vision! If you are an architect, interior designer, contractor, or home or business owner looking for top-flight application, reach out to us at Sylvia T Designs. Let us know the look you want to achieve, and we’ll make it happen!
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans – “Premium Materials ~ Master Artisans”
Sylvia T Desings – “Make Your Space a Work of Art!”
Are you a professional applicator interested in upping your plaster game?!? Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by Sylvia T Designs, is proud to announce our Venetian plaster certification course! The training is offered in collaboration with our friends, Stucco Italiano – the terrific family-owned Italian plaster and decorative arts manufacturer. Their fabulous plasters are of the highest quality and offer incredible value, trusted by pros around the globe!
In this hands-on workshop, explore and learn the foundations of Stucco Italiano’s Grassello, Marmorino, and Tadelakt plasters! The training will take place in New Orleans from November 11th to the 14th. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from the Stucco Italiano team alongside the master artisans of Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans and Sylvia T Designs.
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans is the US distributor for Stucco Italiano products. For more information, email info@gulfcoastplasterartisans.com. Please note – the workshop is open exclusively to professional applicators and space is extremely limited! We hope to see you down here in the Big Easy!
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans – Premium Materials – Master Artisans. Application – Distribution – Training.
Are you a professional applicator interested in upping your plaster game?!? Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by Sylvia T Designs, is proud to announce our Venetian plaster certification course! The training is offered in collaboration with our friends, Stucco Italiano – the terrific family-owned Italian plaster and decorative arts manufacturer. Their fabulous plasters are of the highest quality and offer incredible value, trusted by pros around the globe!
In this hands-on workshop, explore and learn the foundations of Stucco Italiano’s Grassello, Marmorino, and Tadelakt plasters! The training will take place in New Orleans from November 11th to the 14th. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from the Stucco Italiano team alongside the master artisans of Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans and Sylvia T Designs.
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans is the US distributor for Stucco Italiano products. For more information, email info@gulfcoastplasterartisans.com. Please note – the workshop is open exclusively to professional applicators and space is extremely limited! We hope to see you down here in the Big Easy!
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans – Premium Materials – Master Artisans. Application – Distribution – Training.
The buzz is real! Microcement is catching on here in the US! It’s a terrific material that is as durable as it is beautiful! But know your stuff! There is a lot of misleading info out there and there are a lot of products casting themselves as “microcement” but are not! Real microcement is a strong material that is stain resistant, moisture resistant, and can be as little as 3mm thick! It is also an artisan applied material – it is hand troweled. Additionally, the required substrate work for successful application is very particular. This is true with both dry and wet applications. Yes, it is adaptable and can be applied over different surfaces. But the devil is in the details and the know-how. Essentially, it is a professional product that requires professional application – if you want the real deal with real results.
It is ideal in showers, kitchens, high-traffic areas, walls, bar fronts/tops, counters, floors, and so much more. In the right space (and applied by the right hands), it is a game changer! Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans (GCPA), powered by Sylvia T Designs, is the exclusive distributor of Topcret microcement in the Gulf South region (and points beyond)! Topcret is the world’s leading manufacturer of true microcement based in Barcelona, Spain. Not only do we distribute Topcret microcement products, but we are also expert applicators. This means that we have the skill, artistry, and product knowledge needed to support your microcement project whether you are a professional applicator looking to add a trending product to your portfolio; an architect, interior designer, or general contractor wanting to learn more and spec it in your next job; or a home or business owner that wants this fabulous, versatile material in your space.
Reach out to us and we can let you know all about what Topcret microcement can do! Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans: Premium Materials – Master Artisans. Application – Distribution – Training.
The buzz is real! Microcement is catching on here in the US! It’s a terrific material that is as durable as it is beautiful! But know your stuff! There is a lot of misleading info out there and there are a lot of products casting themselves as “microcement” but are not! Real microcement is a strong material that is stain resistant, moisture resistant, and can be as little as 3mm thick! It is also an artisan applied material – it is hand troweled. Additionally, the required substrate work for successful application is very particular. This is true with both dry and wet applications. Yes, it is adaptable and can be applied over different surfaces. But the devil is in the details and the know-how. Essentially, it is a professional product that requires professional application – if you want the real deal with real results.
It is ideal in showers, kitchens, high-traffic areas, walls, bar fronts/tops, counters, floors, and so much more. In the right space (and applied by the right hands), it is a game changer! Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans (GCPA), powered by Sylvia T Designs, is the exclusive distributor of Topcret microcement in the Gulf South region (and points beyond)! Topcret is the world’s leading manufacturer of true microcement based in Barcelona, Spain. Not only do we distribute Topcret microcement products, but we are also expert applicators. This means that we have the skill, artistry, and product knowledge needed to support your microcement project whether you are a professional applicator looking to add a trending product to your portfolio; an architect, interior designer, or general contractor wanting to learn more and spec it in your next job; or a home or business owner that wants this fabulous, versatile material in your space.
Reach out to us and we can let you know all about what Topcret microcement can do! Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans: Premium Materials – Master Artisans. Application – Distribution – Training.
Stocked and loaded! Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans (GCPA), powered by Sylvia T Designs, is your US-based source for terrific Stucco Italiano plasters and decorative arts products! Stucco Italiano is a terrific family-run producer of the finest materials that are ideal for your client’s project vision. Based in Italy, they make top quality, artisan level products that are also terrifically priced.
Here at GCPA, we are proud to offer Stucco Italiano products as their US distributor! Not only do we sell these world class decorative arts products, we also offer top-notch support and education. How do we do it? We are also master applicators who use these products every day on our own projects!
If you are a professional applicator looking for the best quality at an unbeatable price, reach out to us at GCPA. Let us know your project’s needs and we can steer you in the right direction! We stock a wide range of Stucco Italiano products and if we don’t have it in inventory, we can get it fast!
Interested in training opportunities? Contact us for more information!
info@gulfcoastplasterartisans.com
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans – Premium Materials – Master Artisans
Stocked and loaded! Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans (GCPA), powered by Sylvia T Designs, is your US-based source for terrific Stucco Italiano plasters and decorative arts products! Stucco Italiano is a terrific family-run producer of the finest materials that are ideal for your client’s project vision. Based in Italy, they make top quality, artisan level products that are also terrifically priced.
Here at GCPA, we are proud to offer Stucco Italiano products as their US distributor! Not only do we sell these world class decorative arts products, we also offer top-notch support and education. How do we do it? We are also master applicators who use these products every day on our own projects!
If you are a professional applicator looking for the best quality at an unbeatable price, reach out to us at GCPA. Let us know your project’s needs and we can steer you in the right direction! We stock a wide range of Stucco Italiano products and if we don’t have it in inventory, we can get it fast!
Interested in training opportunities? Contact us for more information!
info@gulfcoastplasterartisans.com
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans – Premium Materials – Master Artisans
Microcement is all the rage in Europe and this amazing substance is making waves in the US! It’s not only durable and suited for a wide range of uses – indoor and outdoor, high traffic areas, high contact surfaces, bathrooms, showers, walls, floors, ceilings, kitchens, bar tops, backsplashes, fireplaces, and much more – it’s also beautiful. Though it has “cement” in the name, this is an artisan applied material that can achieve plaster-like looks all while maintaining its moisture and stain resistance at only 3mm in thickness! It’s widely used in both commercial and residential spaces.
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by @sylviatdesigns, is the exclusive Gulf South distributor of Topcret, the world’s leading manufacturer of microcement – it’s the expert’s choice! If you are an industry professional interested in learning more about microcement, procuring this top-quality product to enhance your business’s offerings, or would like to participate in training, reach out to us. We are also the region’s leading applicator and would be happy to discuss your microcement project. For more, check the link in our bio.
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans – Premium Materials – Master Artisans. Application – Distribution – Training.
Microcement is all the rage in Europe and this amazing substance is making waves in the US! It’s not only durable and suited for a wide range of uses – indoor and outdoor, high traffic areas, high contact surfaces, bathrooms, showers, walls, floors, ceilings, kitchens, bar tops, backsplashes, fireplaces, and much more – it’s also beautiful. Though it has “cement” in the name, this is an artisan applied material that can achieve plaster-like looks all while maintaining its moisture and stain resistance at only 3mm in thickness! It’s widely used in both commercial and residential spaces.
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans, powered by @sylviatdesigns, is the exclusive Gulf South distributor of Topcret, the world’s leading manufacturer of microcement – it’s the expert’s choice! If you are an industry professional interested in learning more about microcement, procuring this top-quality product to enhance your business’s offerings, or would like to participate in training, reach out to us. We are also the region’s leading applicator and would be happy to discuss your microcement project. For more, check the link in our bio.
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans – Premium Materials – Master Artisans. Application – Distribution – Training.
Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans is powered by Sylvia T Designs – The South’s premier full-service decorative arts firm!
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The range of products we carry, from both Topcret and Stucco Italiano, covers a broad array of uses and applications from the purely decorative to the highly functional. We have options for wet applications (showers, tubs, pool houses, outdoor kitchens, etc.), high-traffic and frequently contacted areas (floors, bar fronts, outdoor banquettes, backsplashes, etc.) We have options for higher-temperature and outdoor exposed areas. Of course, we carry a variety of options to create beautiful, show-stopping finishes in your clients’ spaces. We have what you need to achieve your project’s vision!
Just let us know what you need to accomplish for your project, and we’ll get you set with the right products and support. We also offer training for these products that will ensure you are confident in their use and your technique.