Hyde Park Tadelakt Bathroom

Tadelakt, the tried and true Moroccan lime plaster for high moisture areas, has brought aesthetic beauty and practicality for over 2,000 years. Deriving from Arabic “Tadleek” (meaning to rub or massage), its application is completed by the massaging of traditional black olive soap onto the surface of the plaster with an agate stone. The action of the stone inlays an organic movement distinct to the finish and produces a smooth, luxurious feel.

As the soap is pressed into the plaster, a waterproof membrane is formed, making the surface naturally mold and mildew resistant. When applied on a properly prepared substrate, its waterproof properties are so durable that Tadelakt can be in direct contact with water, such as on showers, backsplashes, sink basins, floors, and exterior walls.

This Hyde Park bathroom in natural white fine grain Tadelakt Moroccan Lime Plaster displays more of the material’s appeals. Its seamless flow from ceiling to wall eliminates grout lines and provides a sophisticated minimalist look. This combined with the antibacterial nature of the black olive soap makes maintenance extremely simple, with Tadelakt’s beauty known to only deepen over time.