Premium trowel-applied decorative plaster system delivering artisanal depth, tonal movement, and surface variation for luxury residential, hospitality, and high-specification architectural interiors.
Liquid Polish occupies the intersection of craft and architecture — a premium trowel-applied coating system developed for spaces where the surface itself is an integral component of the design intent, not merely a background. Applied in successive layers by specialist trowel technicians, each installation develops its own inherent depth, tonal movement, and surface variation. The finish reads differently under different light conditions: luminous in natural light, warm and dimensional under artificial illumination. No two applications are identical — the finish is, by nature, singular. Specified for luxury residential commissions, boutique hospitality, high-end retail, and cultural institutions where a mechanically uniform appearance would be architecturally insufficient. A colour-matched mockup approval process is required prior to full installation.
System Highlights
Fair-faced concrete artistic effect
UV and stain resistant
Highly flexible anti-cracking
Water repellent system
Protects against chloride ion corrosion
Prevents concrete carbonation
15+ year lifespan
Interior and exterior application
Low VOC and low formaldehyde
Easy installation and maintenance
Eco-friendly water-based formula
System Specifications
| CSI Section | 09 96 00 -- High-Performance Coatings |
| CSI Number | 09 96 07 |
| Product Type | Trowelled polished decorative wall coating |
| Application Areas | Interior / exterior walls, decorative architectural finishing |
| System Build | Coloured Primer -> Texture (Main) Coat x2 (Top Coat for exterior) |
| Total System Thickness | ~1 mm |
| Color/Primer Coverage | 0.25 kg/m² (4 m²/kg) -- self-priming pigmented base |
| Main Paint Coverage | 0.7 kg/m2 per coat (1.43 m2/kg) -- 2 coats, 1.4 kg/m2 total |
| Top Coat Coverage | 0.125 kg/m² (8 m²/kg) -- OPTIONAL, exterior/wet only |
| Density | 1.40-1.60 g/cm3 |
| pH | 8.5-9.5 |
| Viscosity | 45-65 centipoise at 25 C |
| VOC Content | Low VOC |
| Formaldehyde | Low |
| Curing Temperature | 5-40 C |
| Surface Dry Time | 4-6 hrs (color/primer), 6-10 hrs (main paint), 4-6 hrs (optional top coat) |
| Full Dry Time | 6-8 hrs (color/primer), 12-24 hrs (main paint), 6-8 hrs (optional top coat); full cure 7 days |
| UV Resistance | 5/5 Excellent |
| Stain Resistance | 5/5 Excellent |
| Anti-Cracking | 5/5 Excellent (highly flexible) |
| Waterproof | 4/5 High (water repellent) |
| Acid Rain Resistance | 4/5 High |
| Chloride Ion Protection | 4/5 High |
| Aesthetic Effect | 5/5 Excellent (fair-faced concrete look) |
| Packaging | 20 kg and 5 kg buckets (20L/bucket) |
| Storage Temperature | 1-35 C (cool, dry, avoid freezing) |
| Substrate Requirements | Cement/putty, cured 28+ days, moisture < 10%, pH < 10 |
| Warranty | 3-5 year manufacturer guarantee |
| GHS Classification | Not classified as hazardous |
| Finish Character | Fair-faced concrete artistic effect |
| Application Method | Trowel + grind/buff (main paint), roller/spray (color/primer, optional topcoat) |
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Common Questions
What is Liquid Polish used for? +
Liquid Polish is a trowel-applied decorative coating for feature walls and premium interior surfaces.
Is Liquid Polish suitable for exterior use? +
Liquid Polish is primarily an interior system. An exterior-rated topcoat option is available for protected exterior applications such as covered facades.
What gives Liquid Polish its distinctive look? +
Each Liquid Polish installation is unique because trowel technique, pressure and timing vary during application.
What is the coverage rate for Liquid Polish? +
The texture (main) coat applies at 0.7 kg/m2 per coat and is applied twice, so 1.4 kg/m2 in total. The full interior system is a self-priming coloured primer at 0.25 kg/m2 followed by the two trowelled texture coats -- about 1.65 kg/m2 overall. Exterior installations add a water-repellent top coat at 0.125 kg/m2.
How long does Liquid Polish take to cure? +
Liquid Polish reaches full cure in 7 days. Dry to recoat between coats is 4-8 hours.
At a Glance
| CSI Section | 09 96 00 -- High-Performance Coatings |
| CSI Number | 09 96 07 |
| Product Type | Trowelled polished decorative wall coating |
| Application Areas | Interior / exterior walls, decorative architectural finishing |
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