Clayworks

Our Arakabe style finishes pay thoughtful tribute to the traditional Japanese plastering technique of the same name, where straw is integrated into the clay for greater flexibility, strength and moisture resistance. Bespoke variations include Long Straw, Short Straw and Heavy Straw. More

Clayworks’ Rammed Earth finishes have been developed as an answer to the complex and technical challenges of building with monolithic mass, an ancient, natural construction method. Traditional rammed earth architecture requires many tonnes of compressed earth (normally at a width of 800mm) to create buildings with structural integrity, prohibiting its use and viability in most urban and retrofit contexts. As an alternative to monolithic mass rammed earth walls, Clayworks Rammed Earth finishes can be applied as an entirely customisable 7-10mm thick wall build up, suitable for all wall and construction types. This innovation entirely revolutionises the way this natural building technique can be applied in contemporary buildings, delive... More

Clayworks Tadelakt Finish is defined by its polished depth and subtle sheen, created through a meticulous handcrafting process. The surface is smooth, rich, and light-reflective, carrying a quiet elegance that enhances interior spaces. Both functional and beautiful, Tadelakt embodies a timeless material tradition, refined to bring durability and character to modern design. Made from natural lime, this finish is water-resistant, breathable, and non-toxic. Its unique surface is achieved through careful layering, compression, and polishing, before being treated with olive oil soap to create lasting protection. The result is a durable, low-impact alternative to tiles or synthetic coatings, offering a seamless finish that contributes to healthi... More

Clayworks Rustic Finish embraces the full richness of clay, with a robust, earthy quality that carries natural depth and variation. Its coarser texture brings raw materiality to interiors, offering an elemental and enduring character.  Made from natural clay, this finish is breathable, non-toxic, and contributes to healthier indoor environments. Its ability to regulate humidity and soften acoustics complements its visual strength, ensuring that its striking presence also enhances comfort and wellbeing within a space. More

Clayworks Smooth Finish is a natural clay plaster, offering a refined, quietly textured surface with a soft sheen and subtle tonal variation. The natural qualities of clay bring warmth and tactility, with a quiet depth that enhances interior space. Calm and understated, the finish can serve as a minimalist backdrop or a defining surface in its own right. This finish is breathable, non-toxic, and contributes to healthier indoor environments. Its ability to regulate humidity and soften acoustics complements its aesthetic qualities, making it both a practical and beautiful choice for interior surfaces. More

Clayworks Demi-Rustic Finish reveals the richer, more pronounced texture of clay, bringing depth and character to interior surfaces. Its tactile quality creates a sense of weight and grounding, while natural tonal variation enhances the surface with warmth and presence. Expressive yet balanced, Demi-Rustic celebrates the raw beauty of clay in a finish that feels timeless and elemental. Made from natural clay, this finish is breathable, non-toxic, and contributes to healthier indoor environments. Its ability to regulate humidity and soften acoustics complements its aesthetic qualities, ensuring that its visual richness is matched by comfort and wellbeing in the spaces it defines. More

The Clayworks Tonal finish produces interiors that seem to breathe. Walls are left silky, with rich tonal variations that catch the light and imbue a feeling of motion. The effect can be cloud-like, loaded with subtle sensory interest.Our Tonal finish is often specified as a sustainable, versatile alternative to polished cement, polished plaster, Venetian Plaster and Marmorino. More