Venetian Plaster in Northbrook, IL

The architecture in Northbrook sets a high bar: large 1960s–90s colonials and sprawling ranches, many with cedar or Masonite siding reaching the age where meticulous scraping, priming, and caulking make the difference between a 5-year and a 15-year paint job. Those generous walls and detailed trim are exactly where hand-troweled Venetian plaster belongs — a finish with movement and depth that changes with the light, built up layer by layer rather than rolled on in an afternoon.

Betitos Painting, led by Magdiel Rivera, applies authentic lime-based Venetian plaster and Roman clay throughout Charlemagne, Mission Hills, and the neighborhoods around the Village Green. This is craft work, not roller work: we prep and prime the substrate, then build the finish in multiple hand-troweled layers, burnishing the surface to bring out that signature marble-like sheen and movement. Every wall is unique because every wall is applied by hand.

Roman clay offers a softer, matte, suede-like alternative for homeowners who want the artisan texture without the high polish — perfect for a moody Northbrook dining room or a serene primary bedroom. Whether you want subtle tone-on-tone depth or a dramatic polished-marble effect, we tailor the color, sheen, and texture to the room and the home.