Intona

Natural Stone Effect Stucco

Intona is a stucco, very similar to Marmorino, but having more sand and larger aggregate making it uniformly rough with slight variations in colour. It is an ideal plaster for achieving a natural stone look, and is available in fine and coarse textures.

The rugged, grainier appearance combines with a less highly polished surface to create the appearance and feel of honed or lightly polished limestone. This finish is suitable for interiors and has a subtle quality. Although not visually dramatic over large areas, it can be used as a rich backdrop for artwork and is often used in banding designs with Lucidato to achieve a variant in textures, and is also used for logo work.

What makes it so perfect for exteriors is its durability and functionality. The breathable properties of Intona allow it to dry itself out quickly and it has a high pH making it naturally mildew, mould and bacteria resistant. Being a natural, lime-based stucco, it has a strong adhesion to the background substrate and is ideally suited for use over textured surfaces such as brick, stone and concrete. It is crack-resistant and self-healing, which means it will stand up well when situated in adverse conditions.