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Wall in lime plaster with a soft sheen

Walls

Lime plaster

Lime plaster is applied with a trowel in thin layers and can be polished to a surface with a soft sheen. The material responds to light: the wall changes through the day without changing colour.

Overview

A mineral wall finish with depth in the surface

Lime plaster is a mineral finish based on slaked lime and marble powder. Because the material is built up in layers and compressed, the surface gains a depth that paint cannot achieve.

The sheen is determined by the degree of polishing. A matte finish stays understated and absorbs light; a polished finish reflects and brings out the nuance in the surface.

The material is breathable, which makes it suitable for rooms with varying humidity, provided the substrate has been prepared for it.

  • Mineral composition based on lime and marble powder
  • Sheen adjustable from matte to polished
  • Depth and nuance in the surface
  • Breathable
  • Seamless across large wall surfaces
  • Detail of polished lime plaster in raking light
  • Lime plaster in a living space
  • Wall surface in lime plaster next to a window opening

Applications

Suited to

  • Living spaces and hallways
  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms, with a suitable sealant
  • Reception and presentation spaces

Technical information

Build-up
Primer, two to three trowelled layers, polishing
Layer thickness
Approx. 1–2 mm
Finish
Matte, satin or polished
Property
Breathable
Substrate
Flat, dust-free and evenly absorbent
Maintenance
Wipe dry; aftercare on request

Values are indicative. The final specification is determined per project, based on the situation on site, the intended use and the choices made.

Variants

Materials within this finish

  • Material sample of polished lime plaster

    Lime Plaster Marmorino

    wall · satin · smooth

    A polished lime finish with marble powder. Gives depth and a soft sheen that moves with the light.

  • Material sample of lime paint with light clouding

    Lime Paint

    wall · matte · mineral

    A very matte mineral finish with light clouding. Breathable and understated.

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