Often confused with the finished look of true lime plaster, this finish is done in several coats, with the final coat containing a thin application of sand put on a curing plaster substrate. The finished effect creates an expanse of finely textured plaster, course and rough to the touch. Sand faced plaster is often not embellished with painted motifs, given the difficulty associated with working on such a surface– typically, it is painted a solid color. Synthetic sand is often mixed with plaster and applied to ceilings in more modern applications. Like Rough Cast, Sand Cast is also floated with a wood trowel.
