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Clay paint & clay finish by BC materials

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13/11/2024

We are now distributing the new Léém clay paint and clay finish, developed by BC materials! For the past 6 years, BC materials has been remarkably consistent in demonstrating that earth, as a building material, deserves a renaissance. BC's production showcases the fantastic versatility of this material: from rammed earth for load-bearing walls to semi-industrial earth blocks, clay plasters, etc. The last step in the impressive lineup is the introduction of clay finishes and paints!

Léém Clay Paint is a mineral textured paint (aka ‘clay wash’), and Léém Clay Finish can be applied in a layer of just a few millimeters. Both products are suitable for interior walls and ceilings. It is typically used on already homogenized surfaces such as gypsum, porous stone, clay- or lime-based plasters, bricks, natural or synthetic paints, solid wood, and engineered wood panels.

To ensure a fine texture, the ingredients undergo a drying step in the production process, which is why they come in powder form. Although it's uncommon for paints to be sold this way, it makes perfect sense: the powder is easy to transport, and it can be stored indefinitely in a dry environment.

A clay finish is not only beautiful to look at, it is also a healthy material whose composition is easy to explain: more than 99% is a mixture of clay and ‘Brusseliaan’ sand, with a small amount of methylcellulose, acacia gum and sodium salt for binding. Available in 4 colors - cream, brown, grey and red -  they can be mixed in controlled proportions to obtain new shades. There is a blending guide specifically developed for this purpose!