We were thrilled that our colleague, Jean Pascal Bach of Whistler Contracting, wanted to write a piece about 5StarFinishes and products. Here is the story: In 2020, I embarked on a journey into the world of micro cement, a niche yet burgeoning industry. My introduction to this fascinating field came through a partnership with Trevor […]
How to Install Tadelakt Showers Buy Pure Tadelakt Canada Tadelakt is one of the lost arts of our generation that has been slowly making its return to the building industry. This product has been researched by Trevor for over a decade and he has always been fascinated by its unique properties and beauty. It is
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This old tile counter was falling apart, had many loose or already lost tiles, and was in very bad shape. Using Novacolor’s wall 2 floor system was a quicker way of creating a Tadelakt look on this counter without the extra man hours, and with the extra protection and strength of microcement. There are benefits
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
