https://artelime.com/blog/ Handcrafted architectural surface finishes, mineral plaster materiality, and craftsmanship from ARTELIME, Toronto. en-ca https://artelime.com/blog/how-long-does-venetian-plaster-last-in-toronto-homes/ https://artelime.com/blog/how-long-does-venetian-plaster-last-in-toronto-homes/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:05:10 -0400 Well-applied Venetian Plaster lasts for decades indoors. How Toronto winters, humidity and house movement affect it, and what keeps it looking good. https://artelime.com/blog/is-microcement-waterproof-for-toronto-shower-walls/ https://artelime.com/blog/is-microcement-waterproof-for-toronto-shower-walls/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:04:23 -0400 Sealed Microcement resists water, but it is not a waterproofing layer on its own. How a shower system is built so Microcement works in Toronto bathrooms. https://artelime.com/blog/can-microcement-be-applied-over-existing-bathroom-tiles-toronto-renovation-guide/ https://artelime.com/blog/can-microcement-be-applied-over-existing-bathroom-tiles-toronto-renovation-guide/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:03:34 -0400 Microcement can go over sound, well-bonded tile, which saves demolition. How to check your tiles and what the preparation involves. https://artelime.com/blog/microcement-vs-traditional-tiles-toronto-bathrooms/ https://artelime.com/blog/microcement-vs-traditional-tiles-toronto-bathrooms/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:03:22 -0400 Microcement gives a continuous, grout-free bathroom; tile is harder and cheaper to replace in sections. A side-by-side comparison to help you decide. https://artelime.com/blog/venetian-plaster-vs-microcement-toronto-guide/ https://artelime.com/blog/venetian-plaster-vs-microcement-toronto-guide/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:02:53 -0400 Venetian Plaster is a lime finish for walls with depth and sheen. Microcement is a cement finish for floors, showers and kitchens. How to choose. https://artelime.com/blog/can-microcement-be-used-in-bathrooms-and-showers/ https://artelime.com/blog/can-microcement-be-used-in-bathrooms-and-showers/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:29:05 -0400 Microcement is one of the best finishes for bathrooms and showers when it is built over a membrane and sealed. What goes into a lasting wet-area system. https://artelime.com/blog/venetian-plaster-in-bathroom-toronto/ https://artelime.com/blog/venetian-plaster-in-bathroom-toronto/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:27:44 -0400 Venetian Plaster works on bathroom walls and in powder rooms, and some systems can be used in showers. Where it works, where it does not, and how it is protected. https://artelime.com/blog/limewash-paint-in-bathroom-toronto/ https://artelime.com/blog/limewash-paint-in-bathroom-toronto/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:26:50 -0400 Limewash works on bathroom walls and ceilings away from direct water. It is not for showers or splash zones. Where it works and how to protect it. https://artelime.com/blog/limewash-paint-vs-regular-paint-difference-durability-texture/ https://artelime.com/blog/limewash-paint-vs-regular-paint-difference-durability-texture/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:26:23 -0400 Limewash soaks into the wall and dries to a cloudy matte; regular paint forms a uniform film. How they compare on look, durability, cleaning and cost. https://artelime.com/blog/how-long-does-microcement-last-toronto/ https://artelime.com/blog/how-long-does-microcement-last-toronto/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:25:33 -0400 Installed and maintained well, Microcement lasts many years on floors and walls. What affects its lifespan, and the upkeep that keeps it looking good. https://artelime.com/blog/how-long-does-venetian-plaster-last-toronto/ https://artelime.com/blog/how-long-does-venetian-plaster-last-toronto/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:23:58 -0400 Lime-based Venetian Plaster hardens as it cures and lasts for decades indoors. What can shorten its life and how repairs work. https://artelime.com/blog/how-long-does-limewash-paint-last-toronto/ https://artelime.com/blog/how-long-does-limewash-paint-last-toronto/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:23:19 -0400 Indoors, Limewash usually looks good for several years before a light refresh. What affects how long it lasts, and how easy touch-ups are. https://artelime.com/blog/how-to-clean-venetian-plaster-walls-artisan-care-guide/ https://artelime.com/blog/how-to-clean-venetian-plaster-walls-artisan-care-guide/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:22:23 -0400 Venetian Plaster needs very little care: dusting, gentle spot cleaning and occasional waxing. What to use, what to avoid and how to fix small marks. https://artelime.com/blog/is-microcement-safe-for-indoor-air-quality/ https://artelime.com/blog/is-microcement-safe-for-indoor-air-quality/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:21:59 -0400 Once cured and sealed, Microcement gives off very little. The products and sealers used decide its VOC level. What to check before you choose. https://artelime.com/blog/limewash-paint-indoor-air-quality-toronto/ https://artelime.com/blog/limewash-paint-indoor-air-quality-toronto/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:21:09 -0400 Limewash is one of the lowest-VOC wall finishes. What it contains, how it affects humidity and mould, and how to handle it safely while it is applied. https://artelime.com/blog/venetian-plaster-indoor-air-quality-toronto/ https://artelime.com/blog/venetian-plaster-indoor-air-quality-toronto/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:26:01 -0400 Traditional Venetian Plaster is made of lime and marble dust, with very low VOCs once applied. What to check, and how sealers and waxes affect indoor air. https://artelime.com/blog/what-is-limewash-paint-toronto/ https://artelime.com/blog/what-is-limewash-paint-toronto/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:48:39 -0400 Limewash is a natural lime paint that dries to a soft, cloudy matte. What it is made of, why Toronto homeowners choose it, and where it works best. https://artelime.com/blog/limewash-paint-cost-toronto/ https://artelime.com/blog/limewash-paint-cost-toronto/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:29:09 -0400 Professional Limewash in Toronto usually costs about $8 to $15 per square foot. Here is what moves the price up or down, and how to get an accurate quote. https://artelime.com/blog/how-to-choose-an-architectural-wall-finish-for-your-space/ https://artelime.com/blog/how-to-choose-an-architectural-wall-finish-for-your-space/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 A practical way to choose between Microcement, Venetian Plaster/Marmorino and Limewash Paint, based on how the room is used, the walls you have and your budget. https://artelime.com/blog/venetian-plaster-vs-limewash-understanding-texture-depth-and-finish/ https://artelime.com/blog/venetian-plaster-vs-limewash-understanding-texture-depth-and-finish/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Venetian Plaster and Limewash are both lime finishes, but they look, feel and cost differently. A plain comparison to help you choose for each room. https://artelime.com/blog/microcement-in-modern-interiors-where-seamless-surfaces-work-best/ https://artelime.com/blog/microcement-in-modern-interiors-where-seamless-surfaces-work-best/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Where Microcement works well in a modern home, where it does not, and what preparation it needs to last in Toronto bathrooms, kitchens, floors and stairs.