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Tadelakt

Tadelakt is a traditional Moroccan lime plaster that allows for the creation of waterproof and water-repellent decorative surfaces. Using a polishing stone and olive oil soap, a silky-smooth, glossy, and exceptionally durable finish is achieved.

  • Binder: hydraulic lime
  • Tools: trowel, Venetian trowel, polishing stone
  • Layer thickness: 2 ร— 1โ€“1,5 mm
  • Substrates: lime plasters, lime-cement plasters, surfaces prepared with marble-lime plaster

Cost standard

~2,5 kg/mยฒ for two layers

Cost standard

~2,5 kg/mยฒ for two layers

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Tools

Manufacturer

Composition

  • Hydraulic lime
  • Marble powder
  • Quartz sand
  • Clay

Tadelakt is a centuries-old Moroccan finishing technique used in shower rooms, bathrooms and other damp areas. Lime reacts with soap, forming a waterproof and water-repellent surface that also retains its natural breathability.

Features

  • Waterproof
  • Water-repellent after soaping
  • Diffusible
  • Mineral
  • Can be tinted up to 10%

Layers and consumption

  • 2 layers
  • Approx. 2,5 kg/mยฒ

Substrate

  • Lime plasters
  • Lime-cement plasters
  • Surfaces prepared with marble-lime plaster

Tools

  • Trowel
  • Venetian trowel
  • Tadelakt polishing stone
  • Plastic smoother

1. Preparation of the Substrate

Ensure a strong, rough, and mineral-rich base surface.

2. Preparing the mixture

Approx. 0,25 liters of water per 1 kg.

3. Application

Apply two thin coats to the surface.

4. Polishing and Soaping

Polish with a stone and treat in two stages with olive oil soap.

5. Drying

Dries in 2โ€“3 days; reaches full strength within 6 months.

6. Maintenance and Recommendations

Clean with Marseille or Corfu soap. Dry the shower surfaces after use.

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