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The Importance of Materiality
A few weeks ago, I was on site with a well-respected and admired entrepreneur and designer. She'd engaged us to develop finishes for their upcoming project. I like to understand our clients, so I asked her why she sought us out. Her response is one worth sharing, and her insight may help you to take your project to another level. She told me that thanks to her extensive travels and…
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Microcement – 5 Things You Need to Know
The marketplace is changing. The term 'microcement' is becoming more mainstream. Images of seamless bathrooms are popping up all over social media. But not all microcements are created equal. At Mineral Fox, we're increasingly aware of people having negative experiences with different brands of 'microcement' as more products of varying quality come onto the market. I started Mineral Fox after experiencing failed bathroom renovations as a client and set out…
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“But they told me it was Mineral Fox microcement?”
"but they told me it was mineral fox?" These were the words of a distraught client who contacted me this month after having what she thought was our Mercadier Decoration 'microcement' installed in her home. She said she was unhappy with the result and asked me how she could go about fixing it, given the applicator wasn't responding to her calls. This was unusual. We've been getting more messages like…
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The Design Show Sydney 2022
OUR STAND AT DESIGN SHOW SYDNEY 2022 Back in October we shared our range of decorative finishes to the architecture and design community at The Design Show Sydney. This was our first time showing our products to a wider audience and the response was overwhelming...in the best way possible! According to the organisers, Mineral Fox was the busiest stand and after three days we left exhausted and elated with over…
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5 Questions You Should Ask Applicators
Plaster, render, microcement, natural, acrylic....the world of wall finishes can be confusing. I remember that feeling well. One of the reasons I started Mineral Fox was to improve information transparency and to advocate for what clients want, especially when engaging applicators. Here are some questions that you should be asking - to yourself and to applicators - as you research finishes for your project. It's important to ask yourself some questions reflect on…
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Mediterranean Lime Render – Is It Right For You?
MEDITERANEAN LIME RENDER @beachroadinteriors Our Mediterranean Lime Render is a natural exterior render with unique characteristics. It differs greatly from modern acrylic renders and despite its undeniable beauty, it may not be the best choice for every project.Due to the absence of acrylic content (which acts like a glue), our Mediterranean Lime Render relies on natural 'suction' or cohesion between its lime content and the substrate to stay secure on…
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