Rob Knight

Rob Knight is the business development manager at Variance Specialty Finishes/Parex. He brings over 35 years of experience in the commercial and residential markets with a wealth of stucco, EIFS and specialty finishing materials experience.

A commercial meeting area in mostly brown tones

The Pro’s Guide to Interior Plaster Finishes

Application techniques for Venetian, clay, gypsum, acrylic and Tadelakt plasters

Rob Knight

May 5, 2025

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Not all plasters are created equal—this guide explores material profiles, surface prep, and top tricks for flawless application.

Mica Plaster with Three Different Venetian Plasters in Design

Decorative Plasters Market Study

How prevalent are decorative plasters in the United States?

Rob Knight

August 13, 2024

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How prevalent are decorative plasters in the United States?

Decorative and Functional Plasters

Rob Knight

December 12, 2022

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Differences between plaster types.

Decorative Plaster and Faux Finishing: A Market Study

HOW THE EVOLUTION OF DECORATIVE PLASTER AND FAUX FINISHING HAS MADE THE FUTURE OF THESE TWO CRAFTS OPPORTUNITY FILLED.

Rob Knight

December 4, 2020

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Decorative plaster and faux finishing embody a tremendously wide range of products and application techniques for decorating wall and ceiling surfaces. Worldwide, these two crafts are gaining in popularity with impressive growth statistics.