The only global manufacturer of Portofino Polished Plaster
Franco ‘Portofino’ is a highly durable lime based plaster which can be used as an alternative to Tadelakt. Great for creating professional finish for bathrooms and wet rooms.
Franco ‘Portofino’ has been designed to be hand applied, which can be finished in a variety of ways and has a high knock resistance. The raw materials and pigments are factory blended to give consistency in batching. Sealers & water based treatments ensure excellent water shedding properties. This gives ‘Portofino’ its unique look and feel.
Here are our technical specifications for handling, storing and applying the product.
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Franco ‘Portofino’ is a 2 coat application material which is applied in fine coats. Typical finished thickness is 2mm including a Portofino key coat.
Franco ‘Portofino’ has a smooth, polished, mottled finish. It has a similar look and feel to Tadelakt plaster, which has both depth and a sheen. It is available in a comprehensive range of colours to complement the design. Portofino can also be used as a polished plaster.
Franco ‘Portofino’ is non-combustible and meets the class ‘O’ fire rating when applied to Blucald substrates which complies to Euro AZ-BS-EN13501-1.
Franco ‘Portofino’ should be stored in dry conditions, off the ground and above 4 degrees celcius.
Franco Finishes Ltd supply and install. Boards may be fixed by your bathroom installer inline with our specification. The product is pre-mixed to the required colour 2/4 days before application. Individual specification required. An application service is offered.
15 sq.m per 32kg container including key coat and finishing coats.
Price on application, costs vary based on colours.
The only global manufacturer of Portofino Polished Plaster