Homebuilding & Renovating

The art of tadelakt

Tadelakt, sometimes referred to as Moroccan plaster, is a traditional form of plasterwork indigenous to the Marrakech region of Morocco, that can be used as a stylish wall covering and alternative to tiles in bathrooms. It also creates a solid, waterproof surface that is seamless, has no grout lines and is resistant to mould, which perhaps explains why it’s become so popular in contemporary, minimalist homes.

Here we explain more about its unique qualities and all you

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