Tadelakt is a term used very loosely in the construction industry, and often refers to some mixture of lime that is applied thinly and has black olive oil soap added to it to create what is known as the “Lotus Effect”. I have spoken even to manufacturers who claim they would make the plaster if […]
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There has been a lot of work done since the 1980’s when people started to rediscover lime based Venetian plasters. Most of the formulas and knowledge of application were lost; however, a few companies over the years have provided many new and old world products along with a wealth of instruction on how to use
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Everyone in Metrotown was excited to see Muji finally open their new store in the mall this summer. They are a very popular brand from Japan and are familiar with lime plasters and how their natural ingredients can enhance commercial spaces. This plaster is originally called Shikkui, which is an ecological non toxic plaster made
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We are very excited to show you these four very different finishes that can be achieved with Meoded’s Golmex concrete plaster. This is a revolutionary decorative wall coating that is suitable for exterior stucco as well as any interior setting including bathrooms and shower stalls. This product allows us to make wall surfaces look like
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This floor was installed over old tiles to create the look of limestone tiles. Instead of requiring a huge budget to remove all the tiles and undergo a large renovation, we suggested resurfacing the old tiles with a new product from Italy. These products allow you to completely cover the existing tiles and create a
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This newly purchased home in Anmore had a beautiful old world fireplace all with solid stone and cement, but was matched with a poor paint color on boring old drywall. Our designer decided to match the fireplace finish to the stones, creating a harmonious and continuous feel across the space. The fireplace finish was made
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We recently were asked to help make Louis Vuitton’s walls look new again after over seven years of abuse. We worked hard in the evenings once the store had closed and ensured that everything was clean and tidy before we left. Almost every wall was resurfaced in areas and we didn’t have to prime or
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We were asked to produce a polished concrete look for this fireplace in a new custom home in Maple Ridge. The backing substrate is Durock cement board, and we applied a special concrete bonding agent to the cement board prior to applying any tape or plaster. As you can see in the photos, all the
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The exterior of any home now can be easily and effectively clad in beautiful lime plaster right from the scratch and brown coat. There is no need to use cement based products, and every advantage is provided to those who choose a lime based stucco over cement or acrylic. If your wondering what the advantages
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We have been busy working on many new custom finishes! We’ve also added Vasari Plaster and Stucco to the line of products we utilize and distribute. These plasters are all Zero VOC, and come with a 20 year interior and 10 year exterior warranty. We can now apply our finishes to any exterior right from
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