Lime Wash is back, and it’s bringing a whole refreshed direction to modern design. Once thought of as something you’d only see in heritage buildings or rustic cottages, Lime Wash is now making waves in new projects, renovations, and restorations across Australia. If you’re a designer or architect looking for new trends and fresh ideas, here’s why Lime Wash might just be the perfect fit for your next project. 

Welcome to our home improvement series! Today, we’re exploring six popular types of render to help you choose the right finish for your home. Choosing the right render enhances your home’s aesthetics and longevity. For more details, visit Rockcote’s guide www.rockcote.com.au

Why Venetian Plaster is Regaining Popularity

Sculptural Elegance of Rockcote’s Otsumigaki, Clay and Lime Blend Finish

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Creating interiors that captivate and inspire requires materials that balance aesthetic brilliance with functional versatility. Rockcote Venetian Plaster is the perfect solution. This modern interpretation of traditional lime plaster offers timeless elegance while meeting contemporary design demands. Whether you envision a high-gloss, polished finish or a textured, artisan-inspired look, Rockcote Venetian Plaster delivers unmatched beauty and practicality.

Rockcote Lime Plaster, similar to lime render, is a fine-grained, natural plaster made from hydraulic lime. Designed for both internal and external use, it can be tinted with alkali-resistant pigments to achieve a wide range of colours and finishes. From a classic float finish to artisanal decorative techniques, this plaster is perfect for creating unique and personalised designs.

Unlike modern coatings, lime plaster develops a natural patina over time, adding depth and character to any surface. Additionally, it contains no Portland Cement and has zero VOCs, making it a healthier and more sustainable choice for your home.

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Why Applicators Trust Rockcote’s MicroStone for High-Quality Micro Cement Finishes

Painting is a great way to modernise your home and create a new look and feel within each area. However, it is common to encounter gaps and cracks in your walls or ceiling that can be challenging to paint. These gaps can make your paint job look uneven and unprofessional if not addressed.

The good news is that there are various gap fillers to choose from that can help you achieve a smooth and polished look on your walls. This blog will discuss some of the best gap fillers to use when painting over your walls.

Curing Render During Dry Weather

During cool, dry weather, Rockcote often receives feedback that render can dry soft and powdery. Before concluding that something is wrong with the render, we would like to offer some information to our customers.

To form concrete, 3 components are required: Cement + Sand + Water = Concrete

It is a common misconception that water is used simply to mix the concrete and when it dries the concrete should be hard. In fact, water is required along with cement and sand to form concrete. During the mixing process, the addition of water causes a chemical reaction to occur. This is referred to as ‘hydration’. The rest of the water is then lost to the air via drying.

The formation of concrete takes time.

Texture coating can breathe new life into walls, transforming the look and feel of a space.

In this article, we uncover the steps involved including essential preparation, application, and finishing steps to ensure the walls are nothing short of spectacular. Let’s dive into the world of texture coating and take interior aesthetics to the next level.