Systems · Rialto · Lime plaster
Rialto Antiqua
A versatile mineral lime plaster for interior and exterior walls, from traditional textured finishes to smooth, polished effects. Ideal for restoration.
What it is
Antiqua is made in Italy to a traditional recipe, from lime seasoned for 24 months, fine white Carrara marble from the Apuan Alps, coloured earths and inorganic oxides. The marble adds depth, colour variation and a soft reflection of light.
A sponge trowel gives the traditional frattazzato texture, and a stainless steel trowel gives a smoother lamato finish. Pressing and polishing add further effects, and Antiqua also works as the base for Epoca Spatolato in the fresco technique.
It’s naturally breathable, abrasion resistant and highly resistant to mould, for historic restoration and contemporary projects alike. Antiqua 2 adds a little black carbonate for a finely rustic look.
At a glance
- Coverage
- Antiqua 1: about 1.2 kg/m² one coat, 1.7 kg/m² two coats. Antiqua 2: about 2 kg/m² one coat
- Touch dry
- 2 hours
- Recoat
- After 24 hours minimum
- Packs
- 10 kg and 25 kg
- Colour
- Pre-pigmented and ready to use
- Application
- Trowel, finished with a sponge trowel
Key features
See the finish
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Colours
Antiqua 1 and Antiqua 2 both come in the 94 available colours of the Cento Colori chart.
Installation
Best applied by an experienced plasterer or decorator. The data sheet covers preparation and application, or call us to talk through your project.
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Planning an Antiqua project?
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