Supply & installation · Dubai & UAE
Marmorino plaster in DubaiHand-trowelled mineral walls.
DecoPaint supplies and applies marmorino plaster to suitable walls and ceilings in Dubai and across the UAE. Lime, marble aggregate and pigment create a mineral surface with subtle trowel movement. Our installation service includes reviewing the base, preparing the wall, agreeing a sample and applying the chosen finish.
- Service
- Supply & application
- Typical programme
- 2–4 days per room + curing
- Sheen
- Matte, satin or polished
- Warranty
- 5 years; terms apply
Installation guide
Marmorino installation starts with the surface.
We are the marmorino applicator for your project: finish materials and on-site application are quoted together. We do not sell marmorino materials without installation. The work is hand-trowelled decorative plaster, with the texture and sheen agreed on a physical sample before installation.
Suitable surfaces
Cured plaster & render
Dry, cohesive plaster and render are candidates after assessment. Loose material, salt deposits, moisture damage and uneven patches need attention first.
Existing painted walls
Sound coatings may be prepared for a compatible bonding system. Flaking paint and weak layers need removal or repair; the finish cannot strengthen a failing wall.
Plasterboard, ceilings & niches
Correctly supported boards with stable joints can be considered with the specified preparation and primer. Wall flatness and lighting matter particularly for smooth or burnished finishes.
Preparation before application
We assess adhesion, dryness, cracks and flatness, remove weak coatings, make good the wall and use a primer compatible with the selected plaster. New plaster must be sufficiently cured. The number of coats and drying intervals follow the chosen system and approved sample rather than a fixed recipe for every room.
Limits to agree before work starts
- Decorative wall marmorino is not a floor coating and is not the default specification for worktops, shower enclosures or persistent splash zones.
- Breathability does not make a wall waterproof or repair leaks, rising damp or mould caused by an unresolved moisture problem.
- Substrate movement can crack the finish. Smooth and burnished surfaces can reveal uneven preparation under side lighting.
- A local patch may show a change in colour or sheen. Exterior work requires an exterior-rated system and a separate assessment of the exposure.
Why people choose it
What makes it stand apart.
01
Lime, slow-set
Genuine slaked-lime binder reacting with CO₂ over weeks — the wall continues to cure long after we leave.
02
Burnished by hand
Final coat polished with a steel trowel under raking light — the gloss comes from compression, not varnish.
03
A mineral wall finish
A lime-based finish can allow moisture vapour to pass through. Performance depends on the full build-up, including the primer and any protective treatment.
From the project archive
Marmorino project photos.
Custom & combinations
Have a sample, or a finish in mind we haven't shown?
Send us a photo of any sample you'd like matched, or describe a combination of finishes you're after. Message the studio on WhatsApp — it's the fastest way to share a picture and get a straight answer.
- Snap your reference sample — we'll tell you if we can match it.
- Want two finishes blended? Describe the combination and we'll advise.
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Process
How we install marmorino.
A controlled, on-site sequence — each stage signed off before the next begins.
- 01
Inspect, repair & prime
Check the wall is dry, sound and sufficiently flat. Remove weak coatings, complete agreed repairs and prime with the selected system's compatible base.
- 02
Base coat
First lime coat thin and grippy — the foundation.
- 03
Build colour & texture
Apply the specified layers, allowing the required drying intervals. Develop the grain and trowel movement against the sample you approved.
- 04
Burnish
Final coat polished with a clean steel trowel. The marble flour brings out a quiet sheen.
- 05
Protection & handover
Apply a compatible protective treatment only where specified and agreed on the sample. Confirm curing, cleaning and care for your room.
AI-generated finish illustrations for colour and texture reference.
At a glance
Marmorino, in summary.
Investment
Marmorino installation price
Published installation guide: AED 220–360 / m² for finish materials and application. Wall preparation, coat build, texture, sheen, height and access affect the price. The written quote confirms the project scope, exclusions and VAT treatment.
- Wall area and the amount of repair, flattening and preparation required.
- Smooth, textured or burnished finish, coat build and chosen colour.
- Ceiling heights, curved walls, niches and detailed edges.
- Access, protection of completed interiors and any specified protective treatment.
Best for
- Living rooms
- Master bedrooms
- Dining rooms
- Powder rooms
- Hallways
- Boutique retail interiors
Surfaces
- Feature walls
- Whole-room walls
- Ceilings
- Niches
Project enquiries
Get a marmorino installation quote.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the wider UAE.
Send the project location, approximate wall area, wall photos, property type, desired finish reference and timing. Tell us about high walls, curves, niches or bathroom use. We review the surface, arrange a sample review and site assessment as needed, then provide a written scope and price for preparation and application.
Your quote confirms materials and labour, repairs and preparation, access and protection, timing, curing, warranty terms, exclusions and VAT treatment.
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From the work
What our clients say.
Three notes stay in view at once: the lead story, the neighbouring context, and the next surface waiting in the queue.
FAQ
Marmorino — questions
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Yes. DecoPaint supplies the finish materials and carries out wall preparation and application within the agreed installation scope. We do not sell materials separately. The written quote confirms the selected finish and any additional work.
Although people search for marmorino paint, it is a decorative plaster made with lime and marble aggregate, applied by trowel. The sample establishes whether you want a smooth, textured or more burnished appearance.
Marmorino belongs to the Venetian plaster family; its aggregate and application give it a particular grain and movement. Venetian plaster covers a range of mixes and effects, rather than one sheen. Limewash is a thinner, brushed finish with a cloudy matte appearance.
Potentially, after checking adhesion, wall stability, dryness and preparation needs. Weak paint must be removed or repaired, board joints must be stable, and the primer must suit the chosen plaster.
Dry bathroom walls may be suitable after assessment. We do not specify decorative wall marmorino as a default for shower enclosures or persistent splash zones. Wax alone does not turn it into a waterproofing system; discuss a suitable wet-area finish with us.
Our published guide is AED 220–360 per m² for supply and application. Preparation, wall height, detail, coat build, colour and burnishing affect the quote. We confirm the full scope, exclusions and VAT treatment in writing.
Yes. Book a review of hand-finished A5 samples in your project's light, including the intended texture, colour, sheen and any specified protection. Natural variation remains part of a hand-applied wall.
A typical room takes around 2–4 working days, with additional time for repairs and curing where required. Area, access, coat build and conditions affect the programme. We confirm timing and care requirements for your project.
Start with a sample
Ready to see marmorino
in your space?
Book a free site visit. Bring your samples, references, and your room. We'll bring the trowel.