Experience the elegance of Color Atelier Tadelakt, where surfaces are crafted to be as smooth as silk and as hard as stone with a luxurious feel.
A unique blend of lime plaster creates a beautiful finish that is water-resistant and durable. It will provide an excellent bond to any properly prepared porous substrate, interior or exterior. The mineral pigments are already incorporated into the formula; simply add water to mix. The product can also be custom tinted with dry mineral pigments or colorants.
Naturally resistant to mold, mildew, and fungus. Tadelakt not only offers a beautiful finish, but it also helps to provide a healthy living environment.
Tadelakt in wet areas requires a certain level of expertise, and knowledge, contact us for further information.
32 lbs. will cover approximately 200 sq ft in 1 coat. 2 coats are necessary for application.
FOR NON-WET AREAS: The drywall should be finished to level 3+. Prime with Color Atelier Bonding Primer. Apply Tadelakt once the primer is fully dry. Sealer, Wax are optional.
FOR WET AREAS: Over the studs, follow either of these recommended methods.
METHOD #1
1. Plywood
2. Waterproof membrane
3. Metal lathe
4. Scratch + Brown coat (if dried cured for less than two weeks, apply Bonding Primer)
5. Base
6. Tadelakt
7. Wax-sealer or Wax-paste
METHOD #2
1. Plywood
2. Waterproof membrane
3. Backer boards
4. Fiberglass mesh + Bonding Primer or Adhesive
6. Tadelakt
7. Wax-sealer or Wax-paste
Orders typically ship within 1-to-4 business days. Shipping charges vary depending on your zip code and weight of your orders and will be calculated at checkout.
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