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Why Designers Are Specifying Tadelakt Again — A Material Science Brief

Lime-based, water-resistant and quietly luxurious — Tadelakt is having a moment, and we explain why.

By Material Lab1mo ago 1 min read 3,540
Why Designers Are Specifying Tadelakt Again — A Material Science Brief

Tadelakt has its origins in Moroccan craftsmanship, where it was traditionally used to waterproof hammams and cisterns.

What makes it relevant today is the same quality that made it relevant a century ago — a continuous, mineral surface that resists water without joints, sealants or grout lines.

Modern Tadelakt formulations retain the lime base while incorporating tighter quality control on aggregate sizing, giving designers a predictable canvas.

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