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Vasari Plaster & Stucco manufactures and distributes plaster and stucco products. Vasari Plaster is a family owned business that started in 2003 in Bend, Oregon. In 2009 the factory and showroom relocated to Santa Barbara, California. They sell products premixed (wet mix) custom tinted, or ready to mix (dry mix). They ship products throughout North America and the world. Vasari is dedicated to producing the best possible wall finishes. Vasari is committed to environmental building practices. That is why they can help you achieve greater LEED points in buliding certification and most importantly give you the cleanest and freshest environment to play and work in.

Lime based wall finishes have been used for thousands of years. From the tombs of the Pyramids of Giza to the Sistine Chapel, lime stucco has been a key ingredient in great architecture on six continents for over 9000 years. Ancient Romans were thought to have perfected lime plasters to a higher art than previous cultures incorporating unlimited decorative elements. Fine plaster craft was lost for a thousand years until the Renaissance. Lime plasters were were widely recognized for their beauty, feel and longevity. Perhaps most importantly, it was the structural qualities that were most desired. Like Vasari products, lime plasters are breathable, water tolerant, absorb carbon dioxide, are naturally resistant to mildew and fungus, self healing on exteriors and easily repairable.

On June 6, 2011 Vasari's 5,000 square foot warehouse burned completely and the headquarters was moved a mile away. Vasari continues to thrive in Santa Barbara and hopes to replace all paint eventually with a much healthier and more beautiful alternative for all of us to live in.