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James Stevenson
I really appreciate the responses to my previous request for advice. I have another. I am building a house in goa, india and am using the IPS (red or black oxide) cement finishes on some areas. If any of you has been to India, especially south you will have noticed this lovely out-of-fashion surface. Done correctly it is much like tadelakht- deep rich colours and beautiful gloss. Workers who know this technique are difficult to find. I went to Kerala to this place famous for their work: Pavaratty: Pavaratty Marble Due to lack of demand these skilled artisans nowadays are laying tiles but I was able to get a team to come to goa for my work, soon to commence. I asked them about using this outdoors and they said that is wasn't recommended because of colour fading. I am though able to procure sealant products from America and a recommended product called tk6 nanocoat appears to solve the problem of colour fading, also potential problems of fungus growth (heavy monsoon) and slip when wet. By the way I have used Attangudi tiles for my flooring and they look fantastic.
thanks in advance, James Stevenson
thanks in advance, James Stevenson
