Modern architecture seems to have found its way to using soft natural materials to contrast and compliment glass and steel for some very stunning effects, lime plasters as well as clay plasters now have their place in this particular sector in the world of architecture.

We just finished a plaster job in Telluride, Co, and now I am in the passenger seat writing this blog post as we are heading to Denver to meet with a costumer to help finalize some decisions on decorative finishes. Our costumer wanted American clay, Italian lime plaster and some faux finish, the faux was eliminated after we showed her some beautiful lime paint samples when she visited our showroom in Durango. After this we went to visit one of our job sites to show her the winding staircase that I am going to show you here.

Here is a picture of a Tadelakt shower that I just finished in my own home here in Durango Colorado. I love this plaster finish, this particular wall was finished with a rock and gives a nicely undulated look.

Once again we are exhibiting Venetian Plasters from Stucco Italiano, American Clay plus other exciting architectural finishes including Tadelakt, at the Four Corners Green Living Expo at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango Colorado, the date is april 17th and 18th 2010. This year we are sponsoring the event as the leading company in the field of natural plasters and paints, and also introducing our new sister company Handcrafted House, a company selling natural finishes and green building products.
We are excited to see you again.

Tadelakt or Tadellakt is a bright, nearly waterproof lime plaster which can be used on the inside of buildings and on the outside. It is the traditional coating of the palaces, hammams and bathrooms of the riads in Morocco. Its traditional application includes being polished with a river stone and treated with a soft soap to acquire its final appearance and water resistance. Tadelakt has a luxurious, soft aspect with undulations due to the work of the artisans who finish it; in certain installations, it is suitable for making bathtubs, showers, and washbasins and confers great decorative capacities. Traditionally, tadelakt is produced with the lime of the area of Marrakech.