Roller stipple, trowel sweep and sponge mottle are micro-textures that live or die on scale: the same 3 mm stipple repeated too small turns into noise. These finish maps carry measured repetition sizes for believable walls at any distance.
The plaster finishes guide covers typical render and interior systems; browse the plaster category for continuous surfaces that pair with them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between paint texture and plaster?
Plaster is a material system with depth and sheen; paint texture is the finish pattern itself. Both appear on walls — mix them by distance to camera.
How do I keep stipple from shimmering?
Use the measured size so the stipple is a physical micro-scale, and mute the map slightly at grazing angles.