Skip to main content

Tadelakt: Shower Base Coat Application

Video guide for applying the Base Plaster coats in a Tadelakt shower installation.

This video guide walks through applying the base coat for a Tadelakt shower.

Watch the Video

Watch the video guide for Tadelakt shower base coat application:

What This Stage Covers

Per the Earthaus Tadelakt Installation Guide, the base coat stage is a two-coat wet-on-dry Base Plaster system, 1/4" total thickness:

  1. Mix the plaster for 3 minutes until lump-free.

  2. Apply the first coat (1/8"), smooth, and let dry.

  3. Apply the second coat (1/8"), then float and knock down.

For the complete written instructions, see the Tadelakt Installation Guide article.

Questions? Email support@earthausplaster.com or text 1-800-917-2414.

Did this answer your question?