RIVO
$36
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Size:
1 Quart | 1kg
Color:
Natural
Description
Description
RIVO is our most versatile finish. Made from selected marble powders ground to 300 microns, it builds a smooth, satin surface with genuine mineral character and a finish that is entirely in your hands.
Burnish with more passes and firmer pressure to develop sheen and movement across the surface. Ease off for something softer and more understated. The same product, two very different results.
Suitable for interior use and exterior applications with a penetrating sealer. Applies in 2 coats.
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EVERY FINISH STARTS HERE
Zero VOC
5 g/l
100% Natural
Mineral ingredients
Anti-Mold
Lime active
LEED Compatible
Green building
Made in Italy
Vicenza
How to Apply
Application
01
Prepare the Surface
Clean, dry, and structurally sound. Remove loose material, oil, grease, and dust. Fill irregularities. Prime with Violante PRIMO STRATO. Allow to dry fully before proceeding.
02
First Coat
Apply in thin, even strokes using a stainless steel trowel. Work in sections, keeping a wet edge to avoid lap marks. The first coat builds coverage and establishes the base for the final finish. Allow to dry fully before proceeding.
03
Second Coat & Burnish
Apply the second coat thinly with varied trowel directions. Once partially set, burnish with a clean stainless steel trowel. More passes with firmer pressure develop sheen and movement across the surface. Fewer passes leave a softer, more understated finish.
04
Curing
Initial hardness develops in 24–48 hours. True final hardness is achieved through carbonation, as lime reabsorbs CO₂ from air. This natural process continues over several months, steadily increasing durability.
Where to Use
Compatible Surfaces
- ✓ Primed drywall / gypsum board
- ✓ Plaster and stucco
- ✓ Concrete (primed)
- ✓ Existing painted surfaces (primed)
- ✓ Over existing Violante plaster coats
- ✓ Exterior surfaces (with penetrating sealer)
- ✗ Unprimed or unprepared surfaces
- ✗ High-moisture areas without sealer
Good to Know
Important Notes
- Protect finished surfaces from rain or water contact for a minimum of 48–72 hours after application.
- For exterior applications, apply a penetrating sealer after full curing. Ensure the substrate is sound and fully primed before starting.
- Color may vary slightly between batches. Complete a project using product from the same production lot where possible.
- For shower or wet area use, allow at least one week for initial curing, then apply 2 coats of a Natural Stone Impregnator or water-based stone sealer.
- Refer to the RIVO Safety Data Sheet for full handling, PPE, and disposal requirements.
Questions
Frequently Asked
RIVO is Violante's most versatile finish. The burnishing intensity is entirely in your hands. More passes with firmer pressure build sheen and movement across the surface, while fewer passes leave something softer and more understated. The same product, a genuinely wide range of results. It can also be used as a base layer beneath GRASSELLO to add texture and depth beneath a polished finish.
Yes, with a penetrating sealer applied after full curing. For exterior use, ensure the substrate is sound and fully primed before application, and protect the surface from rain during and immediately after application. Once sealed, RIVO performs well in exterior conditions.
Yes, priming is essential. We recommend Violante PRIMO STRATO, our micro-granular anchor primer designed specifically for lime plaster adhesion. It creates a bonded, textured surface that ensures RIVO locks properly to the substrate. Apply one coat and allow to dry fully before starting your first RIVO coat.
Yes, with appropriate sealing. Allow RIVO to cure for at least one week after application, then apply 2 coats of a Natural Stone Impregnator or water-based stone sealer. This creates a moisture-resistant surface suitable for bathrooms and wet areas.
RIVO applies in 2 coats, with each coat requiring drying time before the next. For most projects, you can expect to complete application over 2 days: primer and first coat on day one, second coat on day two. Exact timing depends on conditions like temperature, humidity, and substrate porosity.
Small repairs can be made by feathering fresh RIVO into the damaged area using the same application technique. For best color matching, use product from the same production batch. New plaster will initially appear slightly lighter and will blend more naturally as it cures and ages alongside the surrounding finish.