Plain Work · Surface Guide
A plain-language guide to choosing between Lime Paint, Lime Plaster, microcement, and liquid metal — before you call anyone.
"The wrong material chosen in haste costs more to correct than it did to apply."
Wet areas (bathrooms, kitchen splash) eliminate many beautiful mineral options. Only microcement with proper sealing and waterproofing can go in wet zones. Lime Paint and Lime Plaster are strictly dry-area only.
Lime Plaster and liquid metal are inherently variable — natural, hand-applied, and impossible to exactly replicate. Samples are mandatory. If you need a precise, uniform result, microcement is more predictable.
Commercial spaces have higher foot traffic, abrasion, and cleaning schedules. Microcement is more hardwearing. Lime Paint and plasters are better suited for considered residential environments.
The most breathable, natural finish available. Applied in thin mineral layers that let walls release moisture. Ideal for Singapore's humidity — it doesn't trap condensation like conventional paint.
Hand-troweled mineral plasters that create depth, shadow, and a surface that feels intentional. No two walls are ever identical. The material has been used in architecture for centuries — it improves with age.
The most technically demanding, and the most versatile. Properly installed microcement can go on walls, floors, and even in bathrooms. The key word is "properly" — substrate prep and sealing determine everything.
Real metal particles in a mineral binder. Ages, oxidises, and evolves. Not decorative paint pretending to be metal — actual bronze, copper, or zinc suspended in plaster. Reserved for clients who understand that material behaviour is part of the aesthetic.
That's what we're here for. We specify before we apply — tell us about your space and we'll tell you what works.
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