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Limewash Finish FAQ

When will my order ship?

Can I change my delivery address?

How can I track my order?

Can my shipment be expedited?

Will my order arrive on a pallet or in boxes?

Do all of my products ship from the same location?

Which Shipping Carriers does Earthaus use?

Some of the items in my shipment are damaged. What should I do?

Does Earthaus ship internationally?

What is your return policy?

Shipping FAQ

Can I use a drywall pan and knife to apply Earthaus Plasters?

Can I paint over Earthaus Plaster finishes?

Can I apply Earthaus Plasters in areas exposed to high heat?

What causes plaster to crack?

How long do Earthaus plasters take to set up once mixed?

General Plaster FAQ

What type of Primer should I use?

Do I need to use Primer Grit ?

Can I apply Earthaus Plasters over previously painted textured drywall?

Can I apply Earthaus Plasters over old lath and plaster walls?

Substrate/Primer FAQ

Can I refinish a Tadelakt wall?

Tadelakt Crack Repair Technique

Can I apply Tadeakt on my Shower Floor?

Can I use Tadelakt in a Steam Shower?

Can I build a Tadelakt Bathtub?

Can I Tadelakt my Kitchen Countertops?

Isn't Tadelakt waterproof?  Why do I need a waterproof membrane?

My Tadelakt Plaster has hairline cracks when it gets wet. Is that normal?

I'm not a Plasterer.  Can I do Tadelakt in a wet area myself?

How can I find a Professional to install my Tadelakt Plaster?

How often do I need to re apply Soap and Wax to Tadelakt?

How do I clean my Tadelakt Shower?

Do I have to apply the Tadelakt Finish to my whole bathroom in one day?

My Tadelakt is Blistering during application. What's wrong?

Why does the Earthaus Tadelakt Finish not use Polishing Stones?

How long after the wax coat is applied is the shower ready to be exposed to water and ready for use?

Can my Tadelakt be finished Matte?

How much does it cost to have Tadelakt installed Professionally?

My Tadelakt Plaster darkens when it gets wet.   Is that normal?

Do I need to caulk Tadelakt where it meets the shower floor?

Can I drill into Tadelakt to install doors and fixtures?

Tadelakt Finish FAQ

Can Marble have a Matte finish?

Can I refinish a Marble Plaster wall?

Why do I need to apply a first coat of Stone before the Marble Finish?

I can't seem to get the Marble Plaster to polish. What am I doing wrong?

Why do I have to strain the Marble Plaster?

Do I have to apply Olive Oil Soap Sealer to Marble Finish?

I'm finding the Marble straining process to be challenging.  Do you have any tips?

Marble Finish FAQ

Do I need to seal Stone Plaster with Olive Oil Soap Sealer?

Can I apply Stone Finish over textured drywall?

Can I refinish a Stone plaster wall?

Stone Finish FAQ

Can I seal Sand Plaster?

Sand Finish FAQ

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Limestrong Designer Palette Color Collection: Name Equivalents

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Tadelakt Finish Overview

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Limewash Finish Overview

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Tadelakt Finish Application Guide

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Limewash Finish Application Guide

Lime Slurry Application Guide

Application Guides

Tadelakt Sample Kit Application Guide

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Limewash Sample Kit Application Guide

Sample Kit Application Guides

Tadelakt Finish Care and Maintenance Guide

Marble Finish Care and Maintenance Guide

Stone Finish Care and Maintenance Guide

Sand Finish Care and Maintenance Guide

Limewash Finish Care and Maintenance Guide

Lime Slurry Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenence Guides

Primer Grit Product Guide

Beeswax Protective Sealer Product Guide

Olive Oil Soap Sealer Product Guide

Acrylic Sealer Product Guide

Acrylic Fortifier Product Guide

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Tadelakt Finish Submittal

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Submittals

All Plasters SDS

Limewash SDS

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PDF Guides

Tadelakt Finish Substrate Prep Tutorial

Tadelakt Finish Base Coat Tutorial

Tadelakt Finish Coat Tutorial

Tadelakt Finish

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Marble Finish

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Stone Finish

Sand Finish Tutorial

Sand Finish

Primer grit Tutorial

Primer Grit

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