What is Italian lime plaster?

Italian lime plaster is a natural wall and ceiling finish made from slaked lime, marble powders, and mineral pigments. It has been used in European architecture for centuries and is prized for its breathability, durability, and ability to be burnished to a range of finishes from matte to high gloss.

Is lime plaster suitable for bathrooms and wet areas?

Certain lime plasters, such as Tadelakt, are naturally water-resistant and suitable for showers, baths, and other wet areas when properly applied and sealed. Standard Italian lime plasters like Marmorino are water-resistant with a wax or sealer topcoat, making them appropriate for kitchen backsplashes and low-splash bathroom walls.

Can lime plaster be applied over existing painted walls?

Lime plaster can be applied over previously painted surfaces provided the existing paint is sound, clean, and properly prepared. A bonding primer or scratch coat is typically required on glossy or non-porous surfaces to ensure adequate adhesion. Our technical team can advise on the correct preparation method for your specific substrate.

How many colours are available in Cadoro's lime plaster range?

Cadoro offers a 48-colour system across its Italian lime plaster range, spanning warm neutrals, cool greys, earthy ochres, and deep statement tones. Custom colour matching is also available for trade and commercial projects. All products are priced in Canadian dollars and ship across Canada.

Is Italian lime plaster difficult to apply?

Italian lime plaster requires skill and practice to achieve a professional finish, particularly for burnished or high-gloss effects. It is used by professional plasterers and experienced DIYers alike. Cadoro provides full technical support and application guidance with every order to help both trade customers and first-time applicators achieve the best possible result.

Classic “Venetian Plaster"

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Carrara Marmorino

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Intonachino

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Tadelakt

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Travertino

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Kallisto

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Cadoro Plasters

Italian lime plaster is a natural, breathable wall finish made from slaked lime — a material refined over centuries of European craftsmanship. Burnishable to any finish from subtle matte to radiant gloss, it is prized for its depth, longevity, and the unmistakable luminosity that only a true mineral plaster can achieve.

Who Uses Italian Lime Plaster with Cadoro Plaster?

Architects, professional plasterers, and discerning renovators across Canada specify Italian lime plaster for high-end residential and commercial interiors — feature walls, ceilings, range hoods, and fireplaces. Available in a 48-colour system, Cadoro's lime plasters suit everything from heritage restoration projects to contemporary minimalist spaces, and are practical enough for experienced DIYers tackling statement surfaces.

Why Cadoro Plaster for your Italian Lime Plaster work?

Cadoro Plaster is Canada's dedicated importer and distributor of authentic Italian lime plasters, operating out of Surrey, British Columbia. Every product is sourced directly from Italian manufacturers and priced in Canadian dollars, with Canada-wide shipping and hands-on technical support from a team that knows these materials inside and out.