Tadelakt: A How To
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Special thanks to our cousin Dimitri Brown for providing us with the music stems for this video.
Lime Tadelakt is a Moroccan technique of polished lime used to waterproof primarily Earthen bathroom walls, sinks and tubs. It is similar to lime plasters around the world but is unique in that it's compressed with a stone while being treated with soap.
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Traditionally hydraulic lime was used, as opposed to Type-S Air Lime used in this video. You can use many kinds of lime from Hydraulic, NHL3 to lime putties made from quick-lime.
Wall prep
Over substrate and then all subsequent coats, your wall should be clean, free of dust and well hydrated. Test by applying small amount of mix to wall, you should have ample amount of time to work. If not be sure to hydrate wall well, it may take up to several hours. Or try reduce amount of suction by applying an acrylic concrete bonder with water will reduce suction from existing substrate. If possible, seal room to add more humidity, allowing for longer curing times.
Step 1 - Base Coat (optional)
This does not need to be lime specifically, it could be stucco or earthen basecoat. I would skip this if going over conventional cementboard, especially if you red-guard it.
It can be applied over an earthen or masonry wall. It can take many forms, but the purpose of this step is to:
Level and shape; and
Give an extra layer of water protection to our walls, strawbales in our case.
Once applied, it is typically floated with wood or polyfloats to shape and level.
Basecoat Recipe
1 Part - Hydrated Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) - We used Type-S here
3 Part - Mortar Sand - the quantity will vary depending on your sand
Water - as needed
Optional ingredients:
¼ Part - Fiber - I used an Acrylic Fiber. There are many synthetic and natural fibers out there that can be replaced. I used this type as I like the size and way it mixes into the plaster.
Part - Water retainers - Methocellulose is a common one to add to thickness to your lime mix which helps slow drying time and allows for more working time. Again, there are many thickeners over the years, such as nopal (prickly pear), seaweed, blood and on. I also use Hydroxyethyl cellulose.
Pozzalon or Portland - this is to give the lime plaster a hydraulic set.
Application - can vary depending on aggregate sizes and what’s needed for base wall to get desired shape. In this video, I used sand screened through ¼ inch screen so could not be applied any thinner than ¼ inch. Most important aspect of application is to float to shape and level, using a wood or poly float, as they are more rigid than a steel trowel.
Can be left to cure completely or if you add Pozzolan/Portland mix you can apply the Tadelakt mix soon after it has firmed up.
Step 2: Tadelakt Mix
Generally applied in 1/16 - 1/8 inch layers (1.5mm-3mm). Can apply as many coats as you feel fit. I personally have never done more than 4 coats.
I only do the first coat with fiber and do not use again for all subsequent coats.
Ingredients
1 Part - Hydrated Lime
1 Part - Lime Sand in this case
Both sifted through windowscreen
Water as needed
Optional ingredients:
Pigment - often needs to be broken down by screening through mesh or dissolving in alcohol.
Fiber - refer to above. Fibers help prevent cracking but be careful with them as they can show up in finish. Make sure to leave time between coats and applying ample amount of mix. Only use in your first coat.
Water Retainer - Refer to above. Tadelakt mix is already fat because of the amount of lime to sand is very high, so you don’t need much water retainer. I like to use it to give extra water retention and a creamy, workable mix.
Pozzolan - I like using Metakaolin or white Portland
Application - usually apply between two to four coats as needed, applied very thinly with a steel trowel or float, and giving time to set-up in between coats, but not dry completely. This drying time helps the lime carbonate and lets it shrink between coats, helps guard against cracking. Floating between coats helps to align the aggregate and to level the surface. Floating is optional but just the way I like to do it.
Soaping - Use a soap high in steric acid. I use Black Olive Oil Soap in this video as it is the traditional soap used in Morocco for Tadelakt. There are plenty of other soaps that can be used however that have more stearic acid. If not already in liquid form, than grate or chop to dissolve. The soap needs to diluted with water - 1 soap to 10-20 water (I prefer more water).
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I've literally been looking for a good tadelakt instructional video in a language that's not Arabic for YEARS! I cannot believe how lucky I am that you guys, the absolute pros, were the ones to deliver it
Same here, this is rare information.
Now... where the heck do you buy the stuff?
Same here
@@sarawest7075 which country ?
@@sarawest7075 You make it my friend
Pink Tadelakt,
Crushed velvet seats,
Riding in the back,
Cruising down the street....
(If Springsteen were Moroccan.)
What outstanding craftsmaship. Breathtaking, in fact.
I can't express how much I've enjoyed watching this.HIS CRAFTMANSHIP IS SUPERBE ! What a beautiful look.
I love tadelakt. And zelige tiles. Moroccan interiors are beyond beautiful
one of the most beautiful projects ive ever seen, craftmanship is breath taking pure art
I agree
Mee too
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As a moroccan I'm happy that this Moroccan technique made its way out of Morocco. Moroccan is mesmerizing to say the least.
you should probably mention Morocco a bit more often in your comment, I was confused where this technique came from.
@@sneg__ haha true that. Never enough, it's a good feeling
Moroccans are definitely the Moroccans of Morocco. Ask any Moroccan.
It's from Algeria
@@GOODdeels Zebiii ! Ntouma kolchi dialkom !!!
I was a professional skim coat plaster for over 20 years. Worked on many very high end jobs were we based coated, then chalk-line and plastered up to each corner / angle looked like glass afterwards. But I went to Morocco a few years back and wondered about their traditional techniques. So thank you very much I really appreciated and enjoyed your video.
It's a beautiful technique. The result is incredibly attractive and warm, like soft marble. Very easy to live with.
I really like the shape of the counter, specifically the underside space for the pipes
It’s so satisfying to watch an artisan apply his craft with great love and skill. This video was easy to follow. Thank you.
Used on the inside but also outside (clay with fibre) creates houses that neither get too cold or too warm. Love them. Nice job Nito!
Yes!!! I've been hoping that you did a Tadelakt video one of these days. Dreams do come true!
As someone who does work with my hands, I have no words to tell you how much I love this video.
I found that a strong mix of Lux soap flakes did as well as Olive soap.. Its the reaction between sodium stearate (washing soap) with Calcium hydroxide, giving you calcium stearate which isn't water soluble that is important. You can finish with wax or linseed oil. For pigments you can go to your local paint shop and ask them to mix up a colour without adding it to paint.. just keep in mind there is extra water in that pigment, also measuring it out is important with chromate dyes since they are quite strong and you don't want big variations between plaster batches (though some variation gives a nice effect)
Thank you for these valuable words. I've finally got to the stage of applying tadelakt to walls tomorrow, and I'll say it's been one hella'va journey so far. Even finding the correct soap took ages. I always suspected that alternatives must be available but this technique is very immature here in Melbourne. Regards
Each process/layer is so time sensitive. The focus it must take! Thank you for sharing this!
very generous of you my friend to share most if not all the knowledge
Oh my gosh this is stunning. Such beautiful workmanship and the result is timeless, elegant and so calming. Congratulations on your beautiful space.
Skills and techniques like this are fading through time.
Great to see some part of the world is still using this.
Please keep up the work and pass down to your younger generations.
This is the definition of "labor of love"! What a special process. I love it and hope to try it one day.
Inspiring and uplifting to see such craftsmanship shared. Thank you for this instructional video!
You do INCREDIBLE and BEAUTIFUL work!!! I always love watching these tutorials. Bravo 👏🏼
This is the best video on Tadelakt I've ever seen.
Always love seeing your posts! Keep ‘em coming as you can and thanks!
As soon as I hit my first million I am flying this guy to America to do my bathroom
They're in Arizona lol
I love this! I'm looking at renovating an old Bulgarian home...many have shower rooms with uneven plaster walls. This could be the solution to getting a high-end, natural finish without tearing out all of the walls!
I am from Morocco and I work in the Tadelakt market. Welcome
I fell in love with tadelakt when I visited Morocco some years back. Always wondered how they achieved that incredible finish. Thanks for sharing this, and your bathroom overall turned out absolutely gorgeous. Love the seamless plumbing and choice of fixtures.
You are the man, each work is a sculpture.
Masterpiece. Absolutely gorgeous and stylish.
1/2 a m views, a reflection of a 10 over 10 video that doesn't waste time in bs intros or brain zapping music. All one could need to know in the shortest possible format. Thank you.
The delivery of information here is…exceptional. Thank you for sharing, and beautiful work!
Wow, I am blown away at the artistry in you work! Absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous work! We are going to attempt this in our off-grid bathroom. It's probably going to get interesting :)
absolutely mesmerising and very informative - I feel like it explains the process pretty well, whilst also making sure not to overcompliocate it for the average diy person ! Well done to both Brothers ! The video is so well filmed :) I'm really inspired to try and plaster my own bathroom in this gorgeous. traditional technique !!
amazing work as always, ur channel is truly one of the best things youtube have ever shown me, keep up the good work!
The absolute beauty in this is just astounding!! Love the quality and craftsmanship.
That is par excellent craftsmanship. Just a thing of beauty to watch.
A thumbs up and subscription just doesn't cut it.. absolutely amazing beautiful fantastic.. true craftsman.. I am in awe
There are many versions on this remarkable plaster; none will ever be as great as the original! In the 1970s, I used too wonder how the Egyptian Tombs lasted as long as they have. Well the materials, the workmanship/still, True love for the process as well the final outcome ~wheW! Such dedication.
These videos are always beautiful, informative, and soothing
This video just made me smile the whole time. Beautifully shot and executed. Thank you. We are looking at this for some new projects.
Absolutely beautiful work my friend. I’ve never seen this type of plaster before. You applied it like an expert. Respect from a UK plasterer 👌
Easy to identify a true craftsman. Limited, basic tools, but ability, and desire to produce aesthetic beauty,
beyond what the bloke with all the latest gear, and the big, shiny new van could ever achieve.
I am impressed.
Another amazing production by The Nito Project. Great job
Beautiful video with lovely music... gorgeous technique and such a stunning look to the entire room.
Just as calming as your Dorodango vids, thankyou for showing us.
brilliant craftsmanship, great photography, good music. thank you!
Incredible. Your work attention to materials and application is an art form to itself. True an old-world craftsman with the feel for the earth born products that turn into homes ,walls and furnishings. Excellent. I watch on mute jus for the work.
Absolutely stunning 🤩 It crosses the line where artisan becomes artist. 😍
Nito you’re work is astounding. Absolutely beautiful. 🤷♀️
Such a beautiful n precise work...
I like the Earthship inspiration applied.
Beautiful work.
wow. You can see the wonder in your eyes as you see it coming to life to your vision 🪄Very beautiful. I cannot wait to mold my home someday.
Beautiful and flawless. Fantastic work. 👍👍👍👍👍
Brother I'm always waiting for your videos 🙏
Absolutely loved watching this clip, very well made with all sound effects but most importantly very impressive skills and technique. Thank you.
I am from Morocco and I work in the Tadelakt market. Welcome
Brilliant. The best how to video I’ve ever seen.
Thanks for that. I'm a stone cutter and I love how organic this looks.
Beautiful old world craftsmanship still practiced.
Love the whole lot, the music towards the end is great! I'm about to apply my first taledalk plaster wall starting this weekend.
Nitro, my young friend, this is pure art. So beautiful!
From one artizan to another; that is beautiful work sir!
this video is one of the best. I’ve been having Staten Island many issues with my tadelakt and this video has helped tremendously
Oh man I feel like being back in Marrakech or fes great stuff love and peace
3 años de pandemia y tu talento solo ha aumentado.
first time i see something like this and i love it. seems like a lot of work, but looks timeless. wonder how robust it is and how easy to repair if necessary
I wish you would give classes. Yours is the best work I've ever seen.
Miss your vídeos! They are increadible. Congrats
Always love your posts. Very inspiring and beautiful. Thank you.
The finish of this surface is beautiful!
Stunning and the whole process is beautiful to watch.
I love your videos,they always have great cinematography, and are very knowledgeable, I hope you can make more great content
Beautiful finish and skilled work. The design is amazing.
This was amazing to watch and very therapeutic! Love at first site! So personal and elegant. ❤
was waiting for this video for sooo long.... This technique was the reason i discovered your channel earlier... lot of love to you
Awesome result. Great craftsmanship. I love the lamps in the wall :-). Will use it also in my project :-)
Hands down....that guy is a master!
Thank you for sharing this! I have been looking for good sources of plastering/natural flooring and I am so glad I found your channel.
I am from Morocco and I work in the Tadelakt market. Welcome
Thanks Nito for some good information and techniques. You're a real artisan.
This is beautiful art! This gentlemen is an artist.
Another delightful glimpse into a cool process, thank you!🙌
Masterful work..... Beautiful and interesting to watch.
Appreciated
AWESOME STUFF THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR ABILITIES.
A NEW MEDIUM IS ALWAYS AWESOME STUFF
I fell in love with these surfaces in Morocco even bring some pigments home.
I've never been so absorbed in a video! Amazing work
Such artistry!! Gorgeous!!❤
So simple, so perfect, so pure. 🙏🏻🌻☀️
WOW excellent job brotha!!! I enjoy the bottle light in the wall and the intentional curves.
Very impressive workmanship.
Nice one guys. That bathroom is so amazing. It was great to see it being created in the video. Your version of tadelakt has breathed some fresh insights into me Benito, thanks 😁
Tadlakt is so beautiful. Thank you
SUPER TAFF ET SUPER RENDU ... Je suis jalouse !
So beautiful... and so soothing to watch. Thank you.
What a fantastic video on all accounts!! Bravo and thank you for sharing!
Just wanted you to know, that your work is absolutely amazing.
Your skill is truly next level. Fantastic video.
Absolutely beautiful, first time seeing how it done, thank you for sharing
Beautiful, very very beautiful. Many thanks for share this art! 💜💜💜
Love watching Benito's videos.
Nice job brother
Beautiful design and lots of care.
So beautiful!!! I love the lights in the bottles!
Out of the park, as always!