Tadelakt
Original Tadelakt from Marrakech. Waterproof and continuous lime coating burnished with stone for bathrooms, showers, and sinks.
Tadelakt is an ancient continuous coating technique from Marrakech, originally used to waterproof surfaces using natural methods. Its execution involves meticulously burnishing lime with a semi-precious stone and saturating it with black soap, generating a chemical reaction (stearates) that creates a water-repellent, silky, and deeply aesthetic skin.
The craftsman’s technique
We use our own formulation with aged lime paste, adapted to each type of substrate. The process is slow and laborious: after applying the lime, it is meticulously burnished with an agate stone while saturated with black olive soap (potassium soap). We finally protect it with natural waxes.
No two finishes are alike; each square meter bears the imprint of the craftsman’s hand movement.
Application zones
- Built-in showers (walls and floor)
- Bathtubs
- Bathroom countertops and sinks
- Walls in wet areas
- SPAs and Hammams
Unique characteristics
Natural waterproofing
The burnishing technique with black soap creates a water-repellent surface perfect for integrated showers, bathtubs, and sinks.
Organic touch
Its finish is not cold like tile; it has a warmth and softness to the touch reminiscent of skin or stone polished by water.
Sculptural continuity
Allows coating curved and organic forms without joints, understanding the bathroom space as a continuous sculpted piece.
Fungicidal
Ideal for wet areas, the natural alkalinity of lime prevents the growth of mold and bacteria.
Longevity and patina
Like stone, it acquires patina and beauty over time. It is an eternal material if maintained correctly with natural soap.
Frequently Asked Questions
- ● Waterproof
- ● Smooth finish
- ● Bathrooms, showers and wet areas
- ● 100% natural lime-based
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Original Tadelakt from Marrakech. Waterproof and continuous lime coating burnished with stone for bathrooms, showers, and sinks.
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