Our Specialisms
Marmorino Plaster London
A lime-and-marble finish with a mineral character, from softly matt to satin. We shape texture and colour around the architecture, and sample the surface in its intended light.
A finish, understood in context
Marmorino is lime putty with marble aggregate, applied in coats for a textured, mineral surface with subtle hand-worked variation.
It ranges from matt to satin; colour, aggregate and any wash or wax shape the result.
Explore our wider approach to polished plaster in London, including how different finishes can work across a project.
Choice Finishes
Not sure which finish suits the space?
We can compare samples, textures and levels of sheen against the room and its lighting.
Finish and texture
Matt, satin and hand-worked movement
Matt Marmorino has a quiet, chalky quality; satin catches more light but reflects less sharply than Lucido. Trowel work may be fine, clouded or textured, with aggregate visible. Samples set the intended movement. The texture can be close and subtle across a calm wall, or more openly worked where the design calls for a tactile surface.
Marmorino is polished plaster without needing a mirror finish. Compare it with Venetian by material, texture, sheen and room use.
For larger surfaces
A continuous finish for walls and stairwells
Marmorino suits large walls, tall stairwells, ceilings and reception spaces, where daylight reveals gentle movement without high-gloss reflection.
At The Ivy Market Grill, Covent Garden, it was combined with a bespoke smokey distemper wash for a faded, collected-over-time effect.
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Choice Finishes
Older buildings
Lime and breathability
Marmorino can suit older buildings, but its lime base alone does not guarantee breathability. Coatings, substrate and sealer affect the wall's vapour movement. Existing hard coatings may change how moisture passes through the wall, even when the final plaster is lime-based.
We review the build-up first and specify a compatible system where breathability matters; damp or damaged plaster needs attention before decoration. The decorative coat should follow a sound, appropriate background, not conceal unresolved problems. A lime finish is not a remedy for moisture by itself, so the source and condition of the wall matter before choosing the surface.
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Choice Finishes
Colour and layered finishes
A palette made for the space
Marmorino can be coloured to a bespoke tone. We sample it with the room's materials and light, agreeing texture and sheen alongside colour. Viewing a broad panel helps show how the hand-worked variation will sit across a large wall rather than judging only a small swatch.
Distemper washes soften the base colour; wax changes sheen and adds some protection. Both alter the look, so we sample them.
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Application
Preparation, coats and finishing
We assess and prepare the background, then apply thin coats. Aggregate and trowel technique establish texture; the sample guides any final working, wash or wax.
Edges and transitions are planned ahead. Consistent sequencing keeps large walls coherent while retaining natural hand-worked variation.
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Looking after the surface
Durability and maintenance
Marmorino suits busy restaurants when exposure and maintenance are considered. It is not impact-proof; placement and treatment should suit contact and cleaning. We discuss where chairs, bags or regular traffic may touch the surface before recommending a finish. The expected cleaning routine should also be agreed when selecting any wax or other treatment.
Use a soft cloth, avoiding abrasives. Waxed and matt finishes need different care; repairs may vary in colour or texture. Keep any agreed sample for reference when future maintenance is likely.
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Choice Finishes
A lime finish, made specific
Samples establish the finish before application.
Review
Check substrate, coatings and room use.
Sample
Agree colour, texture and sheen in the room.
Apply
Prepare the surface and build thin coats.
Finish
Apply the agreed treatment and share care advice.
In the right setting
Where Marmorino Works
Use Marmorino on large walls, stairwells, ceilings and restaurant interiors. Choose matt or satin and fine or more visible texture; the scale of a stairwell allows the surface to shift gently with changing daylight.
For older buildings, we check the wall build-up and sample any distemper wash or wax.
Selected project work
The finish in context
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions we hear from clients, architects, and designers.
Marmorino is lime and marble, often matt or textured; Venetian may be finer and more highly burnished.
It can be, depending on the full wall build-up, coatings and sealer. We assess these before specifying it.
Yes. We develop a sample and assess its tone in the intended light.
It can suit hospitality use when exposure, finish and cleaning needs inform its specification. It is not impact-proof.
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaning and follow care guidance for its finish and treatment.
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