History: Since 1939, ARD Raccanello Brothers, S.P.A. (ARD), have been producing high-quality plasters used in professional building, monument restoration, and decorative applications throughout Europe and the Middle East. Located in the historic city of Padova, thirty miles west of Venice, ARD remains the leader in the Rennaisance of the authentic Italian, hand-trowled plaster aesthetic.
plasters are a smooth natural mineral wall plaster composed of crushed marble fillings and modified lime putty, processed from the Mediterranean limestone quarries surrounding Venice, Italy. The Lime putty is created by the hydration of aged slaked lime. The modern day formula remains aqueous in 5 gallon pails, suitable for the marmoreal Marmorino (marble-like) protective hand troweled finish for interior and exterior walls. In the exterior environment, ARDLIME veneer plasters naturally weather to the elements recreating the characteristic beauty of architectural facades throughout Europe. In 1996, introduced ARDLIME plasters to the U.S. Since then, Ardlime, imported exclusively by Stonehenge Studios, has provided the New World Architect, Designer, and Master Plasterer with integral color lime plaster used to transform everyday spaces into a continuous living experience of color and elegance. We are committed to bringing the old-world quality, craftsmanship, and artistry of ARDLIME to customers who desire an extraordinary interior or exterior finish. ARD RACCANELLO BROS. S.p.A. is a leading company in the field of plasters, paints, and varnishes. With a long history behind it, its constant growth and development began in Padova in 1939, when Aurelio Dante Raccanello set up his own activity and pursued it with determination until he reached, together with his sons Giuseppe and Gino, the current business organization which boasts a relevant commercial presence in Italy and Europe.

ARD Factory, Padova, Italy,1939
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