Marmolite - decorative plaster

Marmolite is a type of decorative plaster.

Marmolite is frost-resistant, easy to keep clean, and, importantly, relatively inexpensive.

These qualities, combined with excellent aesthetic characteristics, make marmolite a very popular finishing material in Europe. Marmolite is produced on the basis of acrylic resin and particles of natural marble.

Types of Marmolite

In principle, the different types of marmolite differ from each other only in terms of grain size. This indicator can vary from 1.5 mm to 3.0 mm. It should be noted that the larger the grain size, the more decorative and less functional the plaster becomes.

Marmolite is presented on the market in a fairly wide range of colors, which means that it is easy to match it to the facade or style in which the interior is planned to be organized. Currently, there are about 20 different colors in the color range of marmolite, but the exact color depends on the manufacturer and its material and technical base.

Characteristics

Marmolite is resistant to a wide range of adverse weather conditions, making it an ideal solution for finishing surfaces outdoors. Remember that marmolite is not suitable for finishing very large areas, but it works great for small structural elements – these can be pipes, foundations, columns, a fence around the house, etc.

Marmolite can be used almost without any restrictions in accordance with your aesthetic tastes. Marmolite is increasingly used in the restoration of old and damaged staircases in apartment buildings. Marmolite is ideal for interior decoration of hallways, corridors, kitchens, bathrooms and other rooms where the walls are particularly vulnerable to dirt.

Laying

To lay marmolite, you need a flat, smooth surface. This surface must be completely dry and free of impurities. Remember that marmolite is not particularly suitable for horizontal surfaces, especially if they are outdoors. It is also not recommended to use this material on walls that are in direct contact with water.

Application

Applying marmolite is not very difficult, but it should be done by a person with experience in thin-layer plastering. Marmolite is applied manually using stainless steel tools. Marmolite is applied at an air temperature of 5°C to 25°C. Relative humidity should not be too high. In addition, marmolite should not be exposed to direct sunlight or precipitation before drying.

Advantages

First of all, marmolite is a relatively inexpensive material compared to regular plaster. In addition, it is much easier to keep it clean. Cleaning of surfaces finished with marmolite is carried out using water supplied under high pressure.

Marmolite has good flexibility – it does not crack and retains its technical characteristics for many years. In addition, marmolite is resistant to mechanical damage and various weather conditions.