Marmorino
Marmorino is a type of plaster that is popular for its good qualities, but is also uncommon because of its price and labor.

Marmorino fireplace
Characteristics & Sourcing
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Made of ground marble and slacked lime
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Type of Italian plaster
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Used for interiors and exteriors
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One of the most expensive decorative wall solutions
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Is extremely hard
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Resilient to the movement of buildings
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Used as a sound barrier and insulator
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Is reflective (marble-like)

Marmorino interior accent wall
Production & Maintenance
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Limestone and water fired to create putty (lime plaster) which is applied to the walls as air turns it back to limestone
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Can be colored a wide variety
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Matte, stain, or glossy finish
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Requires a lot of manual work
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Can be bent, molded, or sculpted
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Clean with damp cloth
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Does not get dirty easily

Marmorino exterior floors
Environmental Impact
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Non-toxic
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No VOC emissions
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Eco-friendly
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Long life cycle
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Biodegradable
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Hypoallergenic
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Provides good air quality to the space
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Great for wet areas as it is waterproof and antibacterial
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Made of sustainable material
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Allows moisture to escape from the substrate
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Marmorino interior floors
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Apply in thin translucent layers
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Create a smooth surface
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Apply seal or wax
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ASTM Standards:
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C25 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone, Quicklime, and Hydrated Lime
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C1328 Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement
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Organizations:
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Portland Cement Association: https://cement.org/
Application


Resources
Images:​
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Dezeen
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Stucco Italiano
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Information:
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Page by Michelle Dooge
Marmorino exterior walls