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Textura de cal natural en sombras
Natural coatings, tile vault staircases and vaults

The beauty of
imperfection

We restore habitat health through pure matter. Breathable coatings, textures that age with dignity.

Technical detail of manual lime mortar texture with mineral finish and fine grain

Philosophy 01

Building skin

Manifesto

Organic essence

"We understand walls as a third skin: we move away from synthetics to create spaces that breathe."

We work with clay, lime, gypsum, and pure pigments to recover authenticity in construction. These materials not only provide unmatched tactile warmth but transform habitability: creating toxic-free environments that age with a dignity artificial materials cannot offer.

01. Habitat health

Lime, gypsum, and earth are natural sanitizers. They passively regulate humidity and prevent condensation and mold without chemicals.

02. Contemporary craft

Inspired by ancestral techniques but applied to current design. We seek beauty in texture, nuance, and the unique mark of the artisan.

Raw material

Vernacular collection

When geometry and material are honest, architecture does not age: it endures.

01

Lime

Air and hydraulic lime renders. Living whiteness, breathability, and health for the habitat. Artisanal application.

Air and hydraulic lime Breathability and health Durable and aesthetic finishes
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Clay

Raw earth (clay) renders and paints. Humidity regulation, thermal inertia, and acoustic absorption for a healthy home.

Natural clay Humidity regulation Warm finishes and organic textures 100% natural, non-toxic and recyclable
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Tadelakt

Original Tadelakt from Marrakech. Waterproof and continuous lime coating burnished with stone for bathrooms, showers, and sinks.

Waterproof Smooth finish Bathrooms, showers and wet areas 100% natural lime-based
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Trabadillo

Traditional lime and gypsum mortars. Continuous floors and walls, hygroscopic and with a natural rustic aesthetic.

Hygroscopic Hardness and resistance Continuous and elegant finish
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Tile stairs and vaults

Construction of tile vault staircases and vaults using traditional technique. Brick and gypsum without formwork or reinforced concrete.

Without formwork Without reinforced concrete Use of natural and sustainable materials Custom designs adapted to the space
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Continuous floors

Continuous lime and/or gypsum floors. The beauty of the uninterrupted surface, joint-free, warm to the touch and natural.

Seamless finishes of great beauty Resistance and durability Customization of colors and textures
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Traditional stone paving

Artisanal pebble and natural stone pavements. Permeable surfaces on earth and lime bases that recover the manual gesture.

Natural stone and pebble Earth or lime bases Draining
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Contact

Service Area

Málaga, Granada and Cádiz. Other locations: upon request.

Service of interest

Controller: Jesús Moral and María José Bustos. Purpose: Respond to inquiry. Lawfulness: Consent. Recipients: Zoho Mail and Resend. Rights: Access, rectification, erasure at info@alqatifa.com.