Seamless Bathrooms: Why Toronto Homeowners Are Choosing Microcement Over Tile
Tile has been the default bathroom surface in Toronto for as long as anyone can remember. It’s durable, it’s waterproof, and it comes in about ten thousand options. So why are an increasing number of Toronto homeowners ripping it out — or skipping it entirely in new builds — in favour of microcement? Because once […]
Mediterranean Vibes in the GTA: Creating Warm, Textured Walls Without the Flight
You came back from that trip to the Amalfi Coast or a villa in Santorini and something stuck with you — not the food or the sunsets (okay, those too), but the walls. Those warm, sandy, textured surfaces that seemed to radiate a calm you’ve never felt staring at the flat white walls of your […]
From Bare Drywall to Stunning Finish: How Venetian Plaster Gets Applied
One question comes up in nearly every consultation we do across the GTA: “How does venetian plaster actually go on?” It’s a fair question. The finished product looks so different from anything you’d achieve with a roller and a bucket of Benjamin Moore that the process feels mysterious. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how a […]
The Limewash Look: Why Toronto Designers Can’t Stop Specifying This Finish
If you’ve toured a recently staged home in Leaside or walked into a new restaurant on Ossington, there’s a good chance you’ve seen limewash without even realizing it. Those soft, slightly mottled walls with a chalky warmth? That’s the finish Toronto’s design community has quietly been obsessed with for the past few years — and […]
Venetian Plaster in Toronto: Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring a Pro
You’ve been scrolling through design accounts, saving photos of those rich, luminous walls that seem to glow from within. That’s venetian plaster — and if you’re a Toronto homeowner considering it, you probably have questions. How much does it actually cost? How long does it take? What should you look for in an applicator? This […]
Toronto’s Luxury Wall Finish Showdown: Venetian Plaster, Limewash & Microcement Compared
Toronto’s renovation scene has shifted. Walk through any recently completed project in Yorkville, Rosedale, or King West and you’ll notice something — flat painted walls are disappearing. In their place? Textured, artisan-applied finishes that transform ordinary drywall into something worth staring at. Three finishes dominate the conversation right now: venetian plaster, limewash, and microcement. Each […]
Microcement for Toronto bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and feature walls
Microcement for Toronto bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and feature walls The following are some frequently asked questions about microcement that we will answer in this section: What does microcement mean? How do you use microcement? Can water get through microcement? How much is microcement? Can I use microcement in the bathroom? Can floors be sealed with […]