Escological clay earth coating: installation and advantages

Do you know the clay plaster? This material is 100% natural, it does not contain allergens, no polluting substances and does not give off volatile organic compounds and in addition it is easy to install!

The advantages of the plaster of clay in a few words:

The clay earth coating is an ecological and 100% natural wall finish very soothing. The shades of natural lands are subtle and make this clay earth coating a desired finishing coating. Natural clay is suitable for interior decoration. Our coating is mat, permeable with water vapor, anti -mold, it regulates temperature, humidity for optimal comfort. It is an excellent acoustic insulation. Manufacturing has a very low impact is the natural and ecological coating par excellence. It can be added to the clay earth of mother -of -pearl or straw to give amazing effects.

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User manual

When the support requires it, start by applying The hooking underlay Based on silica and quartz powder so that the plaster is well attached to the surfaces. Then make your clay preparation by mixing well to obtain a fluid paste. Apply the plaster to the plate On the wall starting at the bottom, then praise the sponge Taloche for a uniform rendering. A layer is generally sufficient, but it is sometimes necessary to achieve two layersespecially since two fine layers of 2 millimeters are better than one thicker which would risk cracking by drying. It is at the time of the finish that is given to the coating its final appearance, depending on that we opt for a Smooth or grainy rendering. (Taloche, Frotassed)

The strengths of a natural clay plaster in detail

Clay improves air quality in your interior

Clay plaster has many advantageous properties for Depollute and clean up your interior. Clay regulates hygrometry in the rooms of the house by absorbing humidity present in excess in the air, and by restoring it in the event of a too dry environment. Natural coatings thus contribute to the good general balance of your home, and prevent the formation of mold, saltpeter and bad odors As well as the development of bacteria due to excessive humidity and which can cause chronic health problems such as allergies or asthma.

Many other advantages for your home

• The clay coating is breathable and permeable with water vapor, and can therefore perfectly be implemented in damp rooms or the bathrooms (bathroom, laundry room, etc.) where they will contribute on the contrary to regulate condensation. For walls exposed directly to water, such as around the shower tray, we will prefer plasters such as Tadelakt or waxed concrete which are plasters intended for exposure to puffing water.
• Clay Resist with fire and exercises preventive action by preventing any combustion and propagation of any fires.
• Clay is a good Thermal insulation And preserves a soft temperature in your interior. It also has the property of storing heat and gradually restoring it, which contributes to regulate the temperatureto avoid too large deviations and to save heating.
• Clay plans is an excellent acoustic insulationit partly absorbs noise and thus limits any noise pollution.
• Clay Protects against electromagnetic waves And restores the balance between the positive and negative ions of your environment.
• The clay plasters allow you to make retouching over time. They are said to be «reversible» and allow successive modifications or recovery.

Multiple possible decorative effects

A wide palette of colors for your interior

The range of clay plasters allows you to personalize your home according to your tastes. The color palette obtained using natural pigments is designed for Bring warmth and intensity to surfaces And, due to a matt rendering, allows to hang light without excessive reflections. has given priority to Sweet and natural colors (Grège, Ivory, Tuscany, Old Rose …) but also allows a greater fantasy and associations of daring colors (orange, cyan, sky blue …).

The different finishes

Clay plasters are available in very numerous finishes and make it possible to obtain as well Smooth and uniform surfaces than a more textured rendering. The material can even be enriched with mother -of -pearl for a satin effect, or minced straw for a rustic effect, during the application.

How to maintain a clay coating

The clay plaster is Resistant and durableet does not discolour over time. It is however possible to apply, in the most stressed areas, our Colorless ecological fixer which will protect and harm the clay surface, and improve its Resistance to blows and wear. It is also Very easy to come «repair» the plaster Where it could have been damaged following a shock: it is enough to humidify the damaged area and apply a small amount of coating and then taloche with the wet foam Taloche to melt the recovery to obtain a uniform surface . After full drying, retouching is invisible. If despite its simplicity of implementation you doubt your ability to apply a plaster to the clay, do not hesitate to register for one of our training courses ! Open to all, professionals and passionate individuals, these internships of a day will allow you to learn to use our products and to implement the different coatings: clay of course but also lime plasters, waxed concrete , Tadelakt …