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Trowel apply alpine as a tight coat while the primer is still tacky. When being properly spread, the material tends to 'chatter' under the trowel.
To obtain the travertine texture, draw a wood float across the face of the work with the minimum of pressure, in sharp horizontal or vertical strokes in one direction only. It is essential that this is carried out before the material stiffens on the wall.
As a contrast, the reveals to doors and windows may be 'dragged' vertically when the main areas are textured horizontally.
To obtain the circular texture, the material should be finished with a light circular action.
To prevent joints from showing, application should be continuous up to angles or features.
To maintain the texture at internal angles or close to soffits, the edge of the float should be pulled lightly in short strokes away from the angle.
