EXPERT WORDS ! Tadelakt maintenance over time

By frequenting the professionals of traditional Moroccan know-how everyday, we discover tips, useful information ... we do not hesitate to share them with you!
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Tadelakt, a mixture of lime, water and pigments is a unique coating. If the application is properly executed, you get a soft, satin and waterproof coating.
Tadelakt is a natural material and therefore alive. Over time, its appearance changes. The cleaning and re-proofing become necessary. For proper maintenance, tadelakt must be re-waterproofed once or twice a year, depending on the ambient humidity.
Craftsmen recommend applying a mixture of soap and water on the surface to work, then rub with a perfectly smooth river stone, and finally wipe with a cloth.
In addition to this first step, little expert's secret: apply beeswax intended for maintenance of furniture and wipe dry with another clean cloth.
Such as wood or marble, your tadelakt will improve with time!