How to Tadelakt a bathroom
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- Опубликовано: 20 янв 2024
- I decided to transform my bathroom with polished plaster and without removing tiles.
I did not want to go through the whole renovation process with all the dust, noise and money that it costs. The tiles were in good condition and I didn't need to change the layout, so I decided to keep them and save some time and money.
I started removing the shower screen, tapware, toilet, vanity top and mirror.
I used Venetian plaster High polished stucco for the ceiling, Tadelakt for all the walls and Microcement for the floor and vanity top (previously timber).
I replaced the tapware and fittings for brushed brass finish.
We installed a new frame-less shower (still has some frame on it but...)
I needed to replace the window frame because the old shower screen was bigger and it was cutting one of the corners. Probably if I had to do it again, I would make it square edge so there is no frame.
Water based polyurethane sealer is very expensive ($200 AUD/litre approx) however, it leaves an amazing smooth finish and also makes it waterproof.
The whole process took 7 days.
I hope you enjoy the classical music :) 
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Mille grazie for sharing your knowledge on these rather specific finishes! I think you'd be a great teacher, patient as you respond to all reactions, haha. May I ask why you opted for tadelakt for the walls instead of marmerino? Is it simply because you prefer its finish in this specific project? I lived with the conception that marmorino would be more waterproof because of the marble dust.
Oh and the music is really pleasant. (:
Hello my friend. Thanks for your comment!
I used Tadelakt because I like the finish after applying water base polyurethane sealer.
I’ve tried marmorino with 2pack sealer but leave strike marks and “burns” the product removing its shine finish.
Some
people would use different kinds of natural wax to improve water resistance but they don’t last long, with modern shower gels and hair products it damages rather quick, hence-why I chose polyurethane sealer for shower walls 😉.
I hope I could help with your question.
Have a nice day and thanks again
Hi there :) Beautiful job! My questions is how did you treat the existing tiles? I see you scraped them out, then sanded them (can you please share tips on what grids did you use and anything tricky in the process… all advices appreciated). Then did you treat the tiles with any bonding agent before applying the plaster and micro-cement - if yes what kind? How did you transition between the plastered walls and microcement? Any cracking in the corners so far? What sis you do to ensure water doesn’t go under the microcement around the drain - any tips about that?
A million questions, but the devil is in charge hose details.
Appreciate you!
Hi mate, first of all thanks for your comments and your questions. Happy to tell you the way I do it even though I have used multiple different products from different brands. I don't get any extra support from any brand so my advice is pure haha. 😅
First of all, I always sand the tiles to scratch the surface so the primer stick into it, then clean them with a cloth and some Metho or Thinners to remove any dust.
I use a good quality water base acrylic sealer over the tiles and let it dry for a day. Then the area is ready to be treated like any other wall basically.
I apply 2 coats of sealer with grit (it creates the texture of a 80 grit sand paper. The size of the grit will determine the thickness of the product, usually 2-3 mm.
I did the same process on the floor.
The transition between Tadelakt and micro is not a problem. I finished the walls first, then start the micro cement. Once the micro is finish, create a "bridge" between the two making a small "grout" so the silicone can adhere properly so any water pooling on the corners doesn't get into wall or floor.
So far my other bathroom at home was finished 4 years ago and still no problems at all.
Hope I did answer all your questions and thanks again. 😉
Beautiful! Wowwwwww!!!!
Thank you 😉.
You should watch my video of How to apply Venetian Plater step by step, and give it a try 👍 I’ve seen your work and you got it on you 😉.
Thanks again for your support, it helps a lot.
Hi!!
I have created a free online course for those of you interested about the full application of Venetian Plaster.
I would highly appreciate if you could help with a positive review on Google and RUclips.
Here are the links:
Online course:
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Google:
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Thanks
Interesantna asocijacija na neme filmove iz doba Carlija Caplina . Ipak ovakvi sajtovi bi trebalo da imaju i neku edukativnu kategoriju , trebali bi i videti i razumeti pojedine faze rada i alate . Ovako je cisto gubljenje vremena .
Žao mi je što se tako osećate, siguran sam da je vaše vreme veoma dragoceno. Međutim, trebali biste znati da ovo nije tutorial video. Molimo provjerite moj kanal ako želite vidjeti strmo po strmo sa opširnijim objašnjenjima.
Hi. Is this actually tadelak or Venetian plaster? As they are different things
Glad to see that someone recognize the difference 😉. It is Tadelakt mate, in powder form mixed with water.
Venetian plaster turned out to be a pretty good marketing sales point
This version of tadelakt is European and therefore a glorified Venetian plaster tadelakt good spot
@@saren6538 Need to clarify, ceiling was done in Venetian plaster, walls in Tadelak and floor in Microcement. Thanks again
Great job. Thank you for sharing. I like the curved shower head. Can you share the brand and model?
@@christopherharris21 thanks, I really appreciate your comment. I will try to find out the model, however we got it from Highgrove bathrooms 😉👍
This is the Venetian plaster tadelakt and not the beautiful 10mm thick original
Hi Saren, thanks for your comment!
You are wright and wrong at the same time! 😉 This is not Venetian Plaster, it should be called Moroccan Plaster.
However, you are right, this is not the original 10mm thick solid plaster used over timber or river rocks as per ancient times. Now we use plasterboard which is 12mm thick
@@venetianplaster no its not my man, its a venetian plaster tadelakt style. yes this fake tadelakt is hydraulic lime like the orignal, but the orignal doesnt have marble dust and additives mixed to it. no the original is not used over plasterboard or wood. it needs to be a lime render coat and then 8-10mm thick tadelakt on top. The italians and germans jumped on the tadelakt name and called it tadelakt. its nothing in anyway shape or form a representation of the original. what i love about the real is the fissures and little cracks all over the surface and the smooth and beautiful shiny and feels like skin (no marmorino chatter lines or pin holes) surface. Also real tadelakt is a render (almost like a sand and cement weight) consistency a fake is a marmorino consistency (a thin frail lime coats).
Your point is pretty much my point as well. Before I keep writing, I have to say that I am a painter decorator who has used lime base products since 2002. I am not a chemist to know the exact composition of materials but I never said Tadelakt has marble dust in it, that’s Marmorino, Grassello and others high polished finishes. I am an applicator who name the products from what companies name them and follow the instructions. Not many things nowadays are the same as before, not even paint itself. Materials change and improve to adapt to new times and new bulding regulations.
I would love to hear where you come from and what’s your knowledge and experience with this products. This is a big community where people can learn and share.
No need to get rude with nasty comments if you believe otherwise.
Thanks!