The House of Marmorino
The House of Marmorino has been in the making for a couple of years now, and is the brainchild of Dee Wilson, who fell in love with il Stucco Antico over thirty years ago after moving to the North Italian city of Castelfranco-Veneto and has ever since been very passionate about this amazing product.
Although, amazing as it may be, very little, if anything, is known about the Art of Marmorino – here in Northern Ireland. Even though history tells us, il Stile Italiano has been here in Belfast dating as far back as the late 1800s. Brought to the Province by migrating Italians who flocked to the city during the Industrial Revolution boom.
Venetian Plastering at Stormont, Belfast
Grassello di Calce as it is known in its native land is unique and carries the desired effect that is timeless. Evidence of which can be found in our very own Parliament Buildings.
An interesting, yet virtually unknown fact, is that back in the 1930s, Italian artisans were commissioned to apply their "Stile Italiano" in the great halls of Stormont and their craftsmanship is still visible in the main entrance hall to this very day. Marmorino Classico coated with a special wax that preserves the natural lime plaster – truth be known – that ceiling has only ever been cleaned once in 87 years and is still as vibrant today as the day it was done.
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Natural, Breathable, Seamless Bathroom Finishes That Last
There are companies out there that claim they can transform your bathroom in just one week. Yes, it can be done, but at what quality level? They also claim – No More Mould, No More Grout and No More Leaks. Really, can they guarantee that?
Yes, with PVC panels, there is no need for grout. Could someone please explain how a PVC panel can stop a leak? If the silicone sealant on these panels fails, you will experience leaks and water damage that may not be visible until it is too late!
As for No More Mould, well, that is simply untrue. You see, the Mould may not be visible, but it is there, hiding behind your lovely new PVC panels. A hot, steamy bathroom that slowly cools will cause condensation, creating ideal conditions for mould growth. You may not see it, but it's there and you will be breathing it in! Not good if you suffer from asthma!
When we say No More Mould, No More grout and No More leaks, we mean it! Marmorino and the Micro-Cement systems we offer are both mould-free – Guaranteed.
Marmorino is a natural product that allows walls, floors, and ceilings to breathe and prevents the formation of black mould on its surface; it just won’t happen!
Our Micro-cement system is a lime–cement mix that works similarly to Marmorino and it is 100% waterproof. As a seamless system with no grout and a tanking system with no need for silicone, it has no leaks.
It is robust, durable and scratch-resistant. You won't break this system easily.
On tiled areas, there is no need to remove the tiles; with a special primer, we can simply go straight over the top. The barrier coat is a self-levelling system which eliminates tile and grout lines, leaving the area flat and seamless. Unlike most micro-cement products, we offer 48 base colours, with bespoke colours available on request.
Lusso
Lusso – Translated, simply means Luxury and that’s exactly what Marmorino is – sheer and utter Luxury. A decorative wall covering that is durable, sustainable, and virtually maintenance-free. In other words, Marmorino doesn’t need to be touch up every two years the way ordinary paints do.
This lime-based product mixed with marble dust is applied with a stainless-steel trowel. 3 – 5 coats depending on the wall surface are applied, and as the final coat starts to dry, the magic starts.
This is where the shine is achieved, by pressing hard on the towel with both hands, giving the finished effect the impression of Marble – both to the eye as well as to touch. The beauty, possibly the selling point of this amazing product, is the fact, it will appear different each and every time it is applied, simply because, no two applicators are the same.
It can be used both on a building’s interiors as well as exteriors. This natural lime putty is water-resistant and allows walls to breathe, thus eliminating the growth of mildew and boasts over 650 different colour combinations several different finishes to choose from, meaning you will never get bored.
Venetian Finishing in Belfast & Northern Ireland
From modern feature walls to classic polished plaster finishes, we deliver exceptional workmanship tailored to your space. Serving clients throughout Belfast and across Northern Ireland, we combine traditional techniques with contemporary design to create stunning, durable surfaces.