Builders can replicate the texture and tones of the Mediterranean with Terramed wall treatment.
A combination of clay, sand and cellulose, Terramed is an all-natural interior finish that is nontoxic, nonflammable, hy-poallergenic, resistant to mildew and environmentally sound. It can be painted, waxed, stained and sealed, and additions such as straw, crushed shells, wild rice and small pebbles can be included in the mixture to create a variety of effects.
“It’s healthy to a home environment and healthy to install,” says Wendes Jones of Terramed distributor Med Imports (www.medimports.net, 866/363-6334). “It’s very clean for the home, and because today’s homes are climate-controlled, it can be installed in homes in all regions.
“People look for this product to have a rustic appearance. The imperfection is what people want as opposed to traditional finishes and drywall. It’s permanent in the sense that if you don’t want it to come off, it won’t. But it’s much easier to take off than wallpaper, for example. All it requires is soaking and scraping it off, or you could just paint over it.”
Terramed comes in 12 colors derived from clays found in Europe’s Med-iterranean Plate, such as French slate, saffron and Roussillon clay. A 55-pound bag costs $125 and, mixed with water, covers about 100 to 120 square feet depending on application and desired thickness.
Related Stories
Custom Builder
Floodproof on a Floodplain
An impressive addition to the IDEA Home series, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is a master class in engineering and creative design, with builder Michael Freiburger out-thinking an exceptionally tricky lot
Custom Builder
3 Questions Answered About Reliable Energy in Home Construction
Energy expert Bryan Cordill makes a case for why and how propane is an answer to growing concerns about reliability and resilience in home construction
Business
Custom Builder to Talk Color Design with Becki Owens at IBS
At this year's IBS, renowned designer Becki Owens will sit down with host James McClister, editor of Custom Builder, to discuss a variety of topics from basic color play in design to the Allura Spectrum palette, a collection of Sherwin-Williams colors curated for the benefit of pros
Business
PERC Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency at IBS with 'Clean Build Conversations'
Hear from industry standouts Matt Blashaw and Anthony Carrino at this hour-long Show Village event
Custom Builder
Telling a Story That Preserves the Past
Custom builder and historic restoration and preservation expert Brent Hull walks us through the careful details of his Pennsylvania Farmhouse project
Business
Defining Outdoor Living in 2024
Residential experts weigh in on outdoor living trends in new report
Construction
How to Air Seal the Garage
A poorly sealed wall or ceiling between the garage and the main house can let harmful fumes into the living space
Business
Taking Advantage of Incentives Through Weatherization
Industry insider Kristen Lewis walks us through the basics and benefits of weatherization
Custom Builder
2023: A Year of Case Studies
A look back at the custom homes and craftsman details we spotlighted last year
Customer Service
A Smart Home Built Smart
Custom builder August Homes blends efficient, high-tech home automation systems with high-performance, sustainable building strategies