American Clay: Natural Earth And Clay Plaster
American Clay Natural Earth Plasters are a Green Building option that let you cover the interior walls of your home with finishes evocative of the warm golden walls of a Tuscan village, the sparkling blue waves of Lake Tahoe or the opulent, highly polished marble of the Old World.
These all natural, non-toxic plasters are an environmentally friendly alternative to cement, acrylic and lime plasters, and, depending on application, can look either rustic or contemporary. With four finishes and many colours to choose from, the design possibilities are limitless.
The natural ochers and oxides used in American Clay colour pigment packs ensure your finish will be naturally resistant to UV rays and the fading normally associated with other finishes.
Naturally Beautiful Walls
American Clay products provide a healthy, creative solution for beautiful interior wall finishes. Some of our EcoInhabit clients have used it throughout their homes, others in a specific room, and yet others for a feature wall or a fireplace.
Enjarre is American Clays newest single-coat clay that provides a rugged, earthen finish. Applied with a trowel, Enjarre is an affordable choice that leaves the option of upgrading to premium plasters later.
Loma, made with reclaimed marble, sand and multiple clays, creates a charming, rustic feel with matte finish and organic surfaces. Its always the base coat for Marittimo and Porcelina.
Marittimo uses recycled, crushed seashells to produce a textural luminescent finish that evokes the beauty of the Mediterranean villages of Morocco. The seashell aggregate makes Marittimo the strongest American Clay plaster.
Porcelina, a popular choice for formal interiors, gives a smooth finish with porcelain-like qualities compared to the Venetian plasters of Italy.
As well as American Clay Plasters and Colours, EcoInhabit carries Textural Additive Mica and Textural Additive Straw. We offer Mud Glue and Up & EZ, both of which can be used as a binder and primer, and Penetrating Sealer, a low VOC product that increases the durability and water-resistance of the final coat of plaster. EcoInhabits Safecoat AFM Transitional Primer is also recommended for use with American Clay.
We carry American Clay Tools, including application trowels and detail/finishing trowels.
DIY or Leave American Clay Application to Us
American Clay can be applied by anyone and many EcoInhabit clients have done so themselves. The application process for Loma and Marittimo is very straight forward, and the clay is quite forgiving so if you make a mistake or are not happy with a section, you can simply rework it until you get the look you like.
Porcelina is the most challenging to apply because it has a very smooth, marble-type finish and is best applied by a professional.
Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer looking for advice or whether you rather leave the application process to the professionals, EcoInhabit has three people who are very knowledgeable about all the American Clay products and who are excellent applicators. We can also prepare the sanded primer required in some cases.
Come visit EcoInhabit and see firsthand the American Clay walls we created here. Find out how you can capture the beauty and essence of the natural world for the walls in your home with safe, all natural American Clay plaster.