Lime Plaster is more than...

HOLA 1 Day to GO

Yesterday, we took a bus into town to do some shopping, along the way we came across some interesting exteriors with plenty of worn character from sea air, sun, wear and tear. I also included a picture of a new interior lobby, since the same process is still in place today, cement stucco + paint = decorate.

Buonas Tardes Day 6

HOLA!

As per any vacation, they go by way to  f a s t.
There is still some great sun to had - as AC & LP enjoy some, even my kids wanted to play with them.

Walking on beach today came across a great example of a traditional Mexican Plaster Wall. At the core of this facade is brick with mortars and re-bar. Then multiple coats of concrete stucco applied to the exterior of the wall and painted terracotta. Weathering perfectly by the pacific ocean... mother nature, the ultimate 'Old World' artist.

Not to Preach

Growing up in Montreal in the seventies was an excellent experience when it came to hockey lore. No matter where I have lived since, keeping an eye out for the Habs has never been far from the heart. Tonight another Game 7 and another win... Washington now Pittsburgh. There is nothing like CANADIAN pride and cheering on team so steeped in tradition. Makes you wonder if there are forces from history at play. Allez Les CANADIANS 

Feeling at Home in Mexico

Buonas Tardes, after a couple of days by the pool LI (Lime Plaster) and AC (American Clay) are enjoying the new surroundings. Since they have Mexican cousins here in this resort. The entire Hotel's exterior and interior is completely finished with stucco. A typical architectural finish down in this hot and humid climate. The tradition here in Mexico is to use cement based stucco's and paint the surface for completed 'look'.

Buonas Tardes

This week bloggers, we are in beautiful Mazatlan for much needed rest and fun in the sun. Even Plaster's need a break from the routine in Vancouver of creating stunning mantles and wall plaster masterpieces. Nothing like some good old vitamin D and vivid Mexican Food and Culture to bring the balance of work/play together in harmony.

It was worth the wait!

After months of anticipation the Trade show of the design year arrived.
Well run, well staffed and a FANTASTIC venue (Vancouver Convention Center/Olympic Media Center)to launch Organic Lime Plaster Mantles

Did you miss it?

Not to worry we have the show on a YouTube Video, contact us and we will connect you to what the attendees saw.

Tomorrow the biggest and baddest B2B trade show in Vancouver starts...

Come see us in Booth #1525:
Be the first to what Espresso + Plaster have in common when it comes to interior surface finishes = ?

And learn a little more about the exciting and vast world of Organic Plasters:

Yes Distinct Interiors is making 'it' on Broadway

...meaning we have been commissioned to create travertine wall panels, big panels 5' x 7'.
The project is at 601 Broadway, an 1970's office tower in need of an update to the interior of the lobby.
Since it needs to be marketable, meaning the buildings age can't be a deterrent to potential customers/lessors and it is important to be current in order to compete in the commercial rental business in Vancouver. Since it is a very competitive market place.

The existing Travertine is impossible to match from a quarry today

- therefore Distinct Interiors has been asked through the use of Lime Plasters to create a match.
 

Existing wall of Travertine, sample below in progress
Creating the base for the Lime Plaster wall panels

In the final stages,
of detailing borders for this double vault  Intonachino ceiling.


Creating the border for detailing the arch.

Due to the height and two levels of the vaults. the moisture and drying temperatures varied - Intonachino in the process of drying.

Borders with Beeswax sealers, lending to a very organic and Islamic/Eastern appearance.

...Next: everything goes back in place, new carpets, lights and furniture.