Guides & Resources
The reference library for art-coating specification.
Application protocols, comparison studies, document-pack checklists and industry analyses written by our project services team for designers, contractors and procurement.
Application · 8 min
How to apply Venetian Marmorino plaster — a contractor's guide
A step-by-step protocol for applying CALMURA Marmorino on drywall, plaster and masonry — from substrate prep to high-polish burnish.
Comparison · 7 min
Microcement vs tile in bathrooms — cost, time and durability compared
A 2026 cost-and-benefit comparison of microcement bathroom finishes vs traditional ceramic tile installation, covering material, labour, demolition and lifetime cost.
Industry · 6 min
Why boutique hotels are specifying limewash in 2026
A look at the design and operational reasons hospitality groups are systematically replacing emulsion paint with mineral limewash in guest rooms.
Application · 9 min
Tadelakt application protocol — from base coat to soap polish
A complete protocol for applying CALMURA Tadelakt Natural — substrate, base coat, finish coat, river-stone polish and hammam-soap saponification.
Specification · 5 min
How to choose the right decorative coating for your project
A decision framework for designers and specifiers comparing limewash, marmorino, microcement, tadelakt and metallic by performance, aesthetics, location and budget.
Specification · 7 min
Waterproof microcement for showers — what B2B buyers should specify
A procurement-focused guide to specifying waterproof microcement for shower walls, wet rooms and hotel bathrooms: substrate, primer, mesh, coats, sealers and QC files.
Industry · 6 min
How to choose a limewash paint supplier for boutique hotel walls
A hotel-focused guide to evaluating limewash suppliers: sample boards, zero-VOC files, batch tinting, touch-up rules, humidity performance and room rollout planning.
Specification · 7 min
Tadelakt shower plaster specification — before you approve a supplier
A practical checklist for specifying tadelakt shower plaster: acceptable substrates, polishing tools, soap finish, cure window, maintenance and buyer document requirements.
Specification · 6 min
Decorative coating document pack — what procurement should request
A B2B buyer checklist for coating document packs: TDS, SDS, VOC, EN 71-3, sample records, batch labels, packing lists, application notes and shipment photos.
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