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How Architects Can Specify Viero Finishes with Confidence

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As an architect, your reputation rests on the quality, durability, and aesthetic integrity of the materials you specify. When designing contemporary, high-end, or historically sensitive projects, surface finishes are paramount, acting as the tactile interface between the building and its users.

Specifying specialist decorative materials like microcement, lime wash, and Venetian plaster can be intimidating due to concerns over consistency, application, and long-term performance. At Viero UK, we understand these challenges. Our commitment to quality control and comprehensive support ensures that when you specify a Viero finish, you can do so with complete confidence in the final result, from concept to completion.

Uncompromising Product Consistency

The most critical factor for any specified material is consistency. With decorative finishes, variations in texture, colour, and performance between batches can lead to disputes and delays on site. Viero UK eliminates this uncertainty through rigorous quality control processes applied across our entire range, from our robust microcement to our delicate lime washes.

Batch-to-Batch Reliability: We maintain tight control over the chemical composition and pigment mixing for every product. This ensures that the Viero finish specified at the design stage perfectly matches the material delivered and applied on site, whether for a large commercial build or a smaller residential scheme.

Technical Data Sheets: Every product, be it Krakkle (a self cracking decorative plaster) or Marmorin (Venetian plaster), comes with detailed, readily available technical data sheets. These documents clearly outline coverage rates, application conditions, curing times, and performance metrics (such as breathability and water resistance), giving you all the necessary information for detailed specification writing.

A Finish for Every Environment

A common concern is whether a decorative finish can withstand the rigours of its intended environment. Viero UK offers a curated range of finishes specifically developed for various applications, giving architects the flexibility to push aesthetic boundaries without compromising practicality.

Wet Rooms and High-Traffic Areas: Our microcement systems are highly durable, seamless, and can be sealed for superior water resistance, making them ideal for bathrooms, wet rooms, and commercial flooring. Unlike tiles, the seamless surface eliminates grout lines, creating a hygienic, modern, and easily maintainable finish.

Breathable Finishes: For historically sensitive buildings or projects where internal air quality is a priority, our traditional lime-based products, such as Venetian plasters and lime washes, are perfectly suited. These materials are highly breathable, helping to regulate moisture and prevent damp issues, a crucial factor in the long-term preservation of the building fabric.

Comprehensive Specification Support

We recognise that specifying a specialist finish requires more than just a product catalogue. Viero UK acts as a true project partner, providing expert support throughout the specification process.

Sample Service: Accurate sample provision is fundamental. We provide large, professionally finished samples that accurately reflect the colour and texture, enabling you to present the finish clearly to your clients and integrate it seamlessly into your material palette.

Highly-Experienced Applicators: The success of a specialist finish depends entirely on the skill of the applicator. We have a dedicated team of highly-experienced in-house artisans who carry out projects across the UK and abroad. Specifying a Viero product and a skilled applicator guarantees that the material is installed to the highest possible standard, preserving the architect's vision and the product's performance.

When you choose Viero UK, you are not just purchasing a high-quality finish; you are gaining a reliable partner committed to material excellence and technical support. This confidence allows you to design with freedom, knowing the specified finish will enhance the project's quality and aesthetic appeal for years to come.

Bring Your Specification to Life

Every detail matters when it comes to surface finishes, and seeing is believing. Viero UK offers handcrafted samples that capture the full texture, sheen, and character of each product, from soft matt lime washes to polished Venetian plasters.

If you're planning your next project and want to explore how our finishes can elevate your design, get in touch. Call us on 0870 609 2827 or request a sample to experience the quality firsthand. Our team is here to offer expert guidance and ensure you specify the right finish with complete confidence.

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