Decorative plaster in the Springfield area costs between $17 and $55 per square foot installed, depending on the finish. Here is how each one falls within that range and what moves the price up or down.
Price by finish
- Limewash: $17 to $25 per sq ft
- Roman clay: $20 to $30 per sq ft
- Moroccan clay: $22 to $35 per sq ft
- Venetian plaster: $30 to $55 per sq ft
- Microcement: $30 to $50 per sq ft
- Metallic plaster: $35 to $55 per sq ft
- Tadelakt: $40 to $55 per sq ft
What drives the cost
Number of coats
Limewash takes two or three brushed coats. Venetian plaster takes three to five troweled coats plus burnishing, which is why it costs more.
Surface preparation
New drywall needs a skim and primer. Textured or damaged walls need more work. Preparation is included in our quotes so there are no surprises.
Room complexity
Tall stairwells, ceilings, many corners and built-ins take longer than a single flat wall.
Custom color
Matching a paint chip or fabric is included. Multi-tone or layered custom pigments add a small premium.
Typical project totals
- Fireplace feature wall (80 to 120 sq ft): $2,400 to $6,000
- Primary bedroom in limewash (400 sq ft of wall): $6,800 to $10,000
- Tadelakt shower (120 sq ft): $4,800 to $6,600
Is it worth it compared to paint?
Plaster costs more than paint up front but lasts decades, never peels and adds the kind of depth that buyers and designers notice. For a feature wall or fireplace it is one of the highest-impact upgrades per dollar in a home.
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