With all the advantages that clay offers as a building material, besides being a beautiful and elegant finish, clay becomes an effective solution to solve the typical problems that many houses suffer from, such as humidity, mould and poor air quality.

At the latest since the complete interior of the Kolumba Museum in Cologne was designed by architect Peter Zumthor using CLAYTEC’s YOSIMA clay finish, clay plaster has also been recognised as a design element in modern architecture

YOSIMA Catalogue … with a selection of 146 pre-mixed colour shades.

In terms of design quality, the most exceptional feature of clay plaster surfaces is their relationship with light. Whether it is natural or artificial light, the experience of colour and the impression of spatial depth are enhanced. The light is not lost, as is the case with so-called ‘water-based’ paints or other artificial surfaces. With this lively, slightly cloudy surface of the clay finish in warm natural tones, the aesthetic appeal of any room is enhanced. The subtle play of colours of pure clay gives the surfaces their natural and authentic character.

Today, our high-quality standards make it possible to use clay surfaces in high-traffic areas such as shops, hotels and restaurants without damaging the original properties through additives or fixings. When looking for authentic surfaces with an “automatic feel-good effect”, clay is the perfect solution for achieving a lot with a little.

Of course, the influence of clay plasters on air quality is important. However, the physical properties of different clays are as varied as their colour shades. Not all clay plasters provide better air quality to the same extent, but in general it can be said that clay plasters fix odours and regulate air humidity advantageously.