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What it is
What is clay plaster
Clay plaster is a thin wall finish based on natural lime, clay and beeswax, with mineral pigments. We work with the PANDOMO Clay system. The layer is 2 to 4 mm thick, fully vapour-permeable and contains no synthetic binders.
It passively regulates the humidity in the room: it absorbs excess moisture from the air and releases it when the air turns dry. It is scratch-resistant and easy to maintain, and it gives the room a more pleasant indoor climate.
The surface is soft and tactile, with subtle variation in tone. It is applied to walls and ceilings, over gypsum, concrete and existing painted surfaces. It also works in kitchens and bathrooms, with extra protection in areas in direct contact with water.
PANDOMO® Clay in a living space. Photo: ARDEX / PANDOMO® press
Uses
Where clay plaster is used.
Clay plaster is used in these spaces, with the right protective topcoat and a properly prepared substrate.
01 / Bedrooms
A calm tone and quiet acoustics. Clay plaster as the backdrop to a bedroom.
02 / Living spaces
Living rooms, libraries and dining rooms. A warm material, with no cold, glossy surfaces.
03 / Wellness
Spas, yoga studios and wellness spaces. A wall that absorbs moisture and releases it when the air turns dry.
04 / Boutique hotels
Rooms and suites that call for a wall that clearly shows it was made by hand.
Palette / 18 colours
Clay plaster shades
Eighteen named shades, from dusty whites through sandy tones, greys and blues to deep earthy tones, greens and violets. Each carries the visible marks of the trowel used to apply it by hand.
These are the original PANDOMO Clay textures. We apply the final sample to your wall, in the room's own light.
Benefits
What you get
- 01Entirely natural ingredients: lime, clay and beeswax, with no synthetic binder.
- 02Vapour-permeable, it breathes together with the wall.
- 03Keeps humidity in balance by itself: it absorbs moisture and releases it when the air turns dry.
- 04Dry to the touch in 24 h, further work after 48 h.
Installation process
Four steps, all by hand.
It all starts at your place, with an assessment of the space and the substrate. How long it takes depends on the floor area and on the condition of the substrate.
01
Choosing the palette
Tone samples on the wall, viewed under the room's natural and artificial light.
02
Preparing the wall
We level the base (gypsum, concrete or a painted surface) and prime it with an absorbent primer.
03
Base coat
The first layer of clay is skimmed on thinly as an even base.
04
Finishing coat
The second, final coat gives the texture: fine or pronounced trowel marks.
FAQ
Common questions.
Clay plaster: answers to the questions we hear most often from clients and the designers behind their projects.
It is dry to the touch in 24 hours. Wait at least 48 hours before further work or any load. The exact time depends on the layer thickness and on the temperature and humidity in the room.
Yes, and that is where its humidity control matters most: clay absorbs excess moisture from the air and releases it when the air turns dry. Surfaces directly exposed to water, such as a shower, need extra protection or a different material. We assess this before application.
Yes, over gypsum, concrete and already painted surfaces, provided they are solid, dry and clean. Loose and damaged parts are removed first and the wall is prepared. The layer is 2 to 4 mm thick, so it does not change the dimensions of the room.
With a soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent. No abrasive products or strong chemicals, because they damage the top layer. Local damage is filled in without a visible join.
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Enquiry
Send a quick enquiry.
Your enquiry will be tagged for Clay plaster. We get back to you with an estimate and a suggested appointment to see the samples.
We follow the same process on every project, from a flat to an office building.
Phone+381 65 290 09 95
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