![]() ![]() Bonds to the surface through a natural chemical process resulting in a durable, breathable, lightfast coating. Composed of natural hydraulic, producing an exceptionally durable plaster. It can be applied to walls, floors, counters, shower stalls and can be rendered to achieve an infinite range of textures, from rustic with evident aggregate to smooth and glossy. Tadelakt is a natural hydraulic lime (NHL) plaster suitable for interiors and exteriors, base coats and finish coats. Tadelakt has been used outside in Morocco for 1000 years and survives today on some historic buildings. The extraordinary impermeability characteristics are comparable if not superior to the cocciopesto mortars used by the Romans for the construction of aqueducts, cisterns and baths. We have many many successful projects and satisfied customers, some examples of which can be found on our website.Tadelakt is a traditional Moroccan plaster formulation and technique used originally to waterproof cisterns for the storing of drinking water and then as a coating for wet environments such as fountains and hammams (Turkish Baths). I am not dismissing the use of Carrara but Tadelakt is an example of a polished plaster that can be used successfully in a wet room/shower room/bathroom/steam room environment. I am not sure why you would want to go to the expense of having to test a Tadelakt bought direct from Morocco when ingredients are displayed on the Kreidezeit packaging. Therefore the lifespan of Tadelakt is determined by storage conditions and staying moisture-free. However, Tadelakt is supplied as a powder and so pigments will not be affected until mixed with water. The only pigment we supply which is affected in this way is ultramarine blue. Some pigments are not lime fast and so will deteriorate over time in a wet lime mix. "the dark ones have a shelf life of approximately 3 month": NHL and lime putty both display this property hence they are appropriate and can be beneficial for use in bathrooms. Lime is hygroscopic in that it deals with moisture in the air by actively encouraging it in and then releasing gradually as humidity levels drop to maintain a balance. Applied directly over sheetrock, many of today’s tinted, plasters can be installed for a fraction of the cost of yesteryear’s conventional lath method. After contacting a few places and only hearing back from a few, the prices I received were around 20-45 a square foot. Used for thousands of years, plaster creates a rich, timeless interior that gives rooms depth while lending a quiet sophistication to a home’s architecture, art and furnishings. NHL mortars and plasters are naturally stronger than their lime putty equivalents so I would question Carrara being "more durable" than Tadelakt. How much does tadelakt cost: The cost varies depending on the size of the area you’re looking to cover. Tadelakt is based on a natural hydraulic lime (NHL) and has pozzolans naturally occurring in the limestone before it is crushed and burned so water-proofing is improved with the use of olive soaps and the burnishing/stoning process, no other additives are required. ![]() Yes, Carrara can be used in a bathroom environment but (as with many lime putty plasters) would need to be protected if in direct contact with water. Waxes can also be applied to assist with this but when subject to hot water have a tendency to emulsify which can appear as white spots on the surface. It is possible to add pozzolans to something like a Carrara plaster to assist with water resistance in a bathroom or wet room. This larger grain size means that the plaster is applied slightly thicker producing a stone-like appearance. "Carrara is better in bathrooms, yes it's different but more durable":Ĭarrara or Carrara Marmorino is an Italian polished plaster based on a lime putty which has a slightly larger grain size than venetian plaster. We only used it in our bathroom but should we tackle another renovation project, I would love to use it in the living room or kitchen for instance as its waterproof. What are the advantages of using Tadelakt I love how seamless it looks and brings unity from one room to another. I am an employee of Mike Wye & Associates (based in Devon, not Cornwall!), suppliers of " Kreidezeit Tadelakt, which is made to a traditional Moroccan formula. At the time of our bathroom renovation, we paid 125 per sqm. This thread dates some time back now but hopefully I can help shed some light on this and assist with some of comments made concerning Tadelakt. ![]()
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