Meoded · Sand-finish lime plaster
Tonachino Firenze
A fine sand-finish lime plaster of slaked lime and river sand. A soft, even texture with quiet movement and a Mediterranean feel, inside or outside.
What it's for
Firenze is the quietest of the lime plasters: the texture of fine sand rather than stone or marble. The first coat goes on thin and the second about as thick as the sand grain, and a wet sponge worked in circles while each is still damp brings the sand up evenly.
Slaked lime and river sand give it strong adhesion and water repellency, and it is rated for interior and exterior walls. Designers use it where they want the plaster to feel like part of the architecture rather than a feature wall.
Where it goes
- Whole rooms, hallways and arches
- Bedrooms and living rooms
- Exterior walls
- Shops and restaurants
- Modern Mediterranean homes
The facts
From Meoded's own data sheets. Coverage depends on the wall and the texture.
- Finish
- Matte, a fine sand texture
- Inside or out
- Interior and exterior
- Made of
- Slaked lime and river sand
- Coats
- Two thin coats over Quartz Primer; three over an exterior brown coat
- Coverage
- Gallon (5 kg): about 25–40 sq ft for two coats. Quart (1 kg): 5–8 sq ft. 4-gallon bucket (20 kg): 100–160 sq ft.
- The wall
- Level 4–5 inside; a cleaned brown coat outside
- Color
- Tinted at our counter to Meoded's plaster colors, or to a custom color
- Seal
- Stain Shield, which protects it without adding sheen or changing the color
- VOC
- Zero VOC (Meoded)
How it goes on
Meoded's steps, shortened. The full instructions come with the product.
- 1Prime. New drywall gets a drywall primer (PVA) and glossy paint gets sanded and a multi-purpose primer; then one coat of Meoded Quartz Primer, three to five hours to dry. A sound, flat painted wall needs only the Quartz Primer.
- 2First coat: thin and even, keeping a wet edge so there are no lap marks. While it is moist, a damp sponge in circles exposes the sand. At least 12 hours to dry.
- 3Second coat: the same way, about as thick as the sand grain, sponged the same.
- 4After at least 48 hours, seal with Stain Shield.
- 5Outside, over a stucco brown coat: pressure-wash it, let it dry, prime with Quartz Primer thinned up to 25% with water, and apply three thin coats instead of two.
Colors
Meoded's photographed samples. The same color reads differently in each plaster, with its texture and sheen. Screens vary; see the boards at the store before you choose.
Natural White
MC-701
Kasper
MC-703
White Dove
MC-706
Pure White
MC-709
Designer White
MC-711
Calm White
MC-715
Creative White
MC-718
Cumulous
MC-721
Latte
MC-725
Creamer
MC-728
Origata
MC-730
Mint
MC-732
Bliss
MC-735
Letter
MC-737
Zen
MC-740
Graystone
MC-743
Clarity
MC-746
Tip-Taupe
MC-749
Villa
MC-751
Light Coffee
MC-753
Swiss Coffee
MC-756
Sandstorm
MC-758
Antique
MC-760
Faye
MC-762
Constellation
MC-765
Dolce
MC-767
Peach
MC-769
Slate
MC-771
Cafe
MC-774
Mountain Fog
MC-777
Stone
MC-779
Strokes of Taupe
MC-781
Overcast
MC-783
Canvas
MC-786
Recital
MC-789
Solitude
MC-791
Fossil
MC-793
Walkway
MC-796
Rocky
MC-799
Tarnished Silver
MC-801
Lounge
MC-804
Concrete
MC-807
Fairground
MC-809
Balboa Gray
MC-812
Shaded
MC-814
Bound
MC-816
Dusk
MC-819
Structure
MC-821
Damask
MC-824
Dark Denim
MC-826
Bayou
MC-829
Deep Teal
MC-831
Marlboro Blue
MC-834
Pistachio
MC-836
Sage
MC-838
Morning Dew
MC-840
Olive
MC-843
Rose
MC-845
Ballerina
MC-847
Flow
MC-850
Violet Essence
MC-852
Presto
MC-854
Sunny Day
MC-857
Medallion
MC-859
Deep Gold
MC-862
Flowerpot
MC-864
Pottery
MC-866
Ombia
MC-869
Canal
MC-871
Ruby Red
MC-873
Brickyard
MC-875
Red Wine
MC-877
Mauve Brown
MC-880
Cocoa
MC-883
Charcoal
MC-885
Obsidian
MC-888
Granite
MC-890
Dark Knight
MC-893
Deep Sea
MC-896
M-Black
MC-899
Used with
At the counter
We stock the full Meoded line, tools included. Call ahead and we'll have it tinted and ready.
- Where
- 8340 E Raintree Dr Ste. C-6, ScottsdaleMon–Fri 6 am–6 pm · Sat 9 am–3 pm
- Who applies it
- We know the Phoenix-area applicators who work in Meoded. Call for a referral.
The Meoded line
We stock all of it, tools included.
Lime and Venetian plasters
Microcement, concrete and stone
Clay and lime wash
Metallic and glitter paints
Primers, sealers and glazes
Colors and tools
Next
Tell us about the wall.
We'll quote Tonachino Firenze for the job, recommend what goes with it, and have it ready for pickup.