To produce a level 5 finish the entire surface is skimmed with a coat of mud creating a uninformed surface. The wall is then primed, sealing the skim coat and then lightly sanded to produce an attractive slick surface. Level 5 finish is the preferred finish of many top architects and designers.
Plaster is a tinted wall and ceiling finish that is applied in many thin layers with a trowel and then burnished creating a smooth polished surface with the illusion of depth and movement. Plaster can be matched to any color sample, making each project distinctive to its clients vision.
Tadelakt is a waterproof plaster surface used for many centuries in Moroccan architecture to make showers, baths, sinks, and water vessels. It is a natural material made from lime plaster, which is polished, and treated with a sealer to make it waterproof and extremely durable. Since it is applied as a paste, Tadelakt has a soft, undulating character. It can form curves, and it is seamless.