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Incredible tile-less bathrooms: add luxe using an ancient Moroccan decorative finish

By Olivia Shead โ€ข

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Itโ€™s been around for centuries but Aussie bathroom renovators and designers are now being let in on an industry secret that delivers a minimalist and completely seamless bathroom without using a single tile.

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Originating in Morocco, Tadelakt is a lime based render product which is naturally waterproof, can be tinted to just about any colour imaginable and creates an exquisite finish to any bathroom or wet area.

Thanks to renovation shows like The Block and House Rules, Australians have been introduced to the wonder of Tadelakt bathrooms as the housemates look for that special something to wow judges.

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Caro & Kingi’s bathroom

On the recentย series of Channel 9โ€™s The Block, contestants, Caro and Kingi used this finish extensively in their apartment, earning praise from the judges week after week.

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Caro & Kingi’s bedroom

Melbourne based natural materials artisan, Gorni Cahani from Render it Oz, is happy Tadelakt is becoming more widely known, seeing an increase in enquiry as renovators and designers choose the Moroccan finish for their bathroom projects.ย โ€œI think some of the biggest surprises for most people who enquire about Tadelakt is how durable it is, how little maintenance is required and how green and natural it is.”

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On the design front, the most sought after colour at the moment is a light grey, concrete colour because of its industrial look. It also goes really well with recycled timber bathroom furniture and accessories.ย Pearl white with blue LED bathroom lights, understated beige tones and even dark and moody black bathrooms are very popular too.

Aside from its aesthetic beauty, Takelakt is 100% natural and has no artificial materials meaning it is not a burden to the environment like its competitors, tiles and other cement based finishes.ย Tadelakt is also extremely low maintenance. โ€œIt is resistant to mould, moisture and humidity,” says Gorni. “And it is easily cleaned by wiping the surface with a cloth and a bit of black soap.โ€

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Fast facts – Tadelakt

What is Tadelakt?

In its original Arabic form, Tadelakt translates to โ€˜rub inโ€™ or โ€˜massageโ€™ which is still relevant today as the artisan who applies the product by hand uses special trowels to create the burnt look. Finally, the artisan uses a stone to rub the product which compresses it, brings moisture to the surface then finishes the surface with a special wax and/or olive soap depending on the type of sheen required.

How it is applied?

Originally, Morrocan artisans passed down the application methods to apprentices over the years. Today, artisans usually come from a plastering or rendering background and train over time perfecting the Tadelakt application method.

Surface preparation

Tadelakt can be applied over blue board, villa board, brick walls or just about any substrate you find in bathrooms or wet areas. It can also be used in kitchens, laundries or as a unique feature wall.

Colours and finish types

Tadelakt can be tinted to a range of colours to suit any bathroom or wet room. Being hand applied, no two finishes will ever be the same so you can expect a bespoke, one of a kind design.

Finishes range from:

  • High Gloss – highly reflective or mirror finish
  • Lustre – slight sheen or glow that can reflect soft light
  • Smooth – a matte velvety finish with a rustic look

How much does it cost?

Extremely affordable and comparative to some tiling finishes, Tadelakt is extremely cost efficient, environmentally friendly, low maintenance and durable.

— Melanie Cahani is an artisan atย Render it Oz, theย experts in a range of decorative finishes including Tadelakt, Venetian Plaster and cement rendering.ย 

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When she's not writing for Interiors Addict, Olivia is now a TV and radio news producer. She's a journalism graduate of UTS Sydney.

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  1. AvatarTracey says

    December 18, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Is there a supplier and installer on the Mornington Peninsula?

    • AvatarMelanie says

      January 11, 2016 at 3:06 pm

      Hi Tracey
      Contact Gorni at Render It Oz who services all Melbourne and surrounds.

  2. AvatarAlix says

    December 18, 2015 at 11:36 am

    I fell in love with this finish after a holiday in Morocco. It’s so gorgeous and I think you can get really creative with built-in elements too. Hmmm, I want to go home and rip out my bathroom now!

  3. AvatarJan says

    June 5, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    is there a supplier in Adelaide?

  4. AvatarIan Kozlowski says

    July 4, 2019 at 10:06 pm

    Thanks for featuring our images. http://Www.tadelakt.co.uk

  5. AvatarKirsty says

    January 1, 2020 at 9:40 am

    Are there suppliers in Adelaide

  6. AvatarShelley says

    January 4, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    Is there anyone in Tasmania who can do this?

  7. AvatarCharles says

    July 25, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Who can I talk to about this product??

    • AvatarJen Bishop says

      July 27, 2020 at 9:55 am

      Hi Charles! There’s a link to Render It Oz’s website at the end of the post. Jen

  8. AvatarJane says

    December 10, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Anyone in Tassie who can do this?

  9. AvatarEllie K says

    March 17, 2022 at 7:30 pm

    Can it be applied over existing tiles?

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