ColourNatural lime or pigmented earth tones
Plaster and paint · Morocco
Tadelakt
A Moroccan lime plaster compacted and polished with stones, then sealed with black soap to make a seamless, water-resistant surface.
- Material
- Decorative Plaster
- Origin
- Morocco
- Cost
- €€€
- Maintenance
- Medium
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Overview
- Colour
- Natural lime or pigmented earth tones
- Natural variation
- Medium
- Texture
- Soft sheen, gently undulating
- Typical format
- Applied on site
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Physical characteristics
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Finishes and applications
Finish options
PolishedSatinPigmented
Common applications
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Advantages and limitations
Advantages
Seamless, joint-free showers and baths
Breathable and naturally mould resistant
Soft, hand-made look
Limitations
Needs a specialist applicator
Can crack on unstable substrates
Scratches and chips need a specialist repair
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Care and installation
Maintenance and care
Clean with a mild black-soap solution; avoid acidic and abrasive cleaners.
Re-treat with black soap periodically in wet areas.
Installation considerations
- 1Use an applicator experienced in this specific finish; the result depends on hand technique.
- 2Apply over a sound, compatible substrate prepared to the system manufacturer's specification.
- 3Approve a sample board on site under the room's own lighting before the main application.
- 4Allow the full curing time before using a shower.
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Sustainability
Lime-based, low in embodied energy and free of synthetic resins.
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Best pairings
Wood · Varied OriginsTadelakt + Teak 
Ceramic and porcelain · MoroccoTadelakt + Zellige Tile 
Metal · Varied OriginsTadelakt + Aged Brass 
Textile and leather · Varied OriginsTadelakt + Linen Use with cautionFlexible or timber substratesAcidic cleaners
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