Functional Plaster

Request A Consultation

Start with a sample consultation. See the material before you decide.

Sample Board

A sample board is the real finish - actual texture, sheen, and depth, applied to substrate in your own light. You approve a real result, not a photograph, and we confirm substrate and waterproofing needs before any work begins.

Close-Out Deliverables

At close-out, you receive a formula record with pigment ratios, material and product data sheets, application photographs by stage, sealer specification, and a care guide for your finish type.

Modern shower with beige walls, built-in bench, and marble niche.

Functional Plaster

Functional plasters are specified where the wall must do more than look well - where the wall has to take water, weather, or wear. These finishes achieve their function through material science: cement binders in Beton Stucco and Pastellone, reinforced lime in Venetian Facade, and the unique chemical reaction of Tadelakt with olive soap that creates its watertight skin. Each is still finished by hand. The craft is the same; the brief is different.

Tadelakt

A smooth, satin lime plaster of Moroccan origin made waterproof through the application of olive soap, which reacts with the lime to form a dense, impermeable skin. The only traditional lime finish that is truly waterproof without a synthetic sealer. Applied differently depending on environment: wet applications for shower enclosures and full immersion surfaces; dry applications for bathroom walls, spa areas, and feature surfaces where the smooth satin character of Tadelakt is wanted without the full waterproofing treatment.

Pastellone

A Marmorino-class finish with a cement binder, providing the refined aesthetic of Venetian plaster with the structural durability and abrasion resistance required for floor applications. Applied to both walls and floors, it allows a continuous, seamless surface across an entire room or space. Available in two formulations depending on end use - with aggregate for floor and high-wear applications where additional resistance is required, and without aggregate for wall surfaces where a cleaner, more refined surface is desired.

Hydrocement

A cement-based mineral plaster engineered for maximum impermeability. Applied seamlessly across walls and floors, eliminating the grout lines and joint failure points of tile. The functional choice for wet rooms, shower enclosures, and pool surrounds where full waterproofing is required and a contemporary seamless aesthetic is desired. Can be pigmented across a full color range.

Beton Stucco

A cement-based mineral plaster that produces the aesthetic of raw exposed concrete - without the structural requirements or formwork. Applied to standard interior and exterior surfaces to achieve the industrial or urban character of bare concrete with greater control over finish quality and color range. A natural fit for coastal modern houses that want a raw concrete look without pouring concrete.

Venetian Facade

A stronger, reinforced version of Marmorino developed specifically for exterior applications. Enhanced mold and algae resistance, greater resistance to weathering and UV exposure, and the breathability of lime that allows moisture to move through the wall — the characteristic that makes it appropriate for Gulf Coast masonry where salt and humidity demand a wall that can breathe. The aesthetic quality of Marmorino, built to survive outside.

Our Process

Functional plaster demands precision at every stage — from substrate prep to final seal — to hold up against water, humidity, and salt air.

Step - 01

Discovery & Sample

Site visit, finish recommendation, and sample board production - real material in your space before any commitment.

Step - 02

Substrate Preparation

Substrate assessed and prepared to the standard the chosen finish requires. Environmental conditions checked before scheduling.

Step - 03

Application

Built in layers to the approved sample. Technique, pass count, and pressure specified before we begin - so the wall matches what you approved.

Step - 04

Sealing & Close-Out

Sealing specified per finish and location. Formula record, material sheets, and care guide issued at completion.