Novacolor Marmorino KS Venetian Plaster

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Product Description

Novacolor Marmorino KS is a smooth, polished Venetian plaster finish with natural tonal variation.

Applied by hand in multiple layers, the system achieves surfaces with depth and a refined mineral quality suited to contemporary and traditional interiors alike.

Available in an extensive curated colour range with custom tinting.

System thickness approximately 1–2mm.

Suitable substrates include plasterboard (GIB), cement board, concrete, and plastered surfaces. Level 4 substrate finish required.

Suitable for residential and commercial interior walls, feature walls, and ceilings. Not recommended for direct wet areas.

Supplied by The Finish with a network of certified Novacolor applicators. 10-year product warranty. 

Scope of use

Novacolor Marmorino KS is a hand-applied, multi-coat Venetian plaster finish for use on interior walls and ceilings in residential and commercial buildings. It is supplied by The Finish NZ and applied by trained and certified applicators. This statement covers the use of Novacolor Marmorino KS as a decorative interior surface finish on correctly prepared substrates including plasterboard (GIB), cement board, concrete, and plastered surfaces. Use is limited to interior, dry areas. This product is not intended for use in wet areas, exterior applications, or structural purposes.

New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)

The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:

• Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(c), B2.3.2(a)

  Manufacturer's Warranty Novacolor (the Manufacturer) warrants the product quality of Novacolor Marmorino KS for a period of 10 years from the date of completion of installation, subject to compliance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements and applicable exclusions.

• Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4(a)

  According to the criteria reported in EN 13501-1:2009 standard Novacolor Marmorino KS is classified as A2

  View Fire rating certificate

Notes

New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) This product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the Building Code: Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(c), B2.3.2(a) Manufacturer's Warranty Novacolor (the Manufacturer) warrants the product quality of Novacolor Marmorino KS for a period of 10 years from the date of completion of installation, subject to compliance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements and applicable exclusions.

Evidence

The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:

Novacolor Marmorino KS Venetian Plaster demonstrates compliance with the New Zealand Building Code through a combination of manufacturer's technical documentation, third-party testing, and established industry standards. Durability performance is supported by a 10-year manufacturer's warranty, conditional on installation by qualified applicators in accordance with Novacolor's published technical data sheets and maintenance guidelines. Fire performance is verified by independent testing to EN 13501-1:2009, achieving an A2 classification — confirming the product produces minimal smoke and does not contribute meaningfully to fire spread. The product is water-based with VOC content not exceeding 25 g/l per EN ISO 11890-2:2021, supporting compliance with indoor environment requirements. Application must be carried out by trained and certified installers to ensure performance outcomes align with tested parameters.

Supporting evidence

The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:

Product Criteria

Design requirements

Novacolor Marmorino KS is suited to interior feature walls, full-room wall applications, and ceilings in residential and commercial settings.

Best specified where depth, tonal variation, and a handcrafted surface quality are the design intent. Not recommended for wet areas or surfaces subject to continuous moisture exposure.

Colour selection should account for natural tonal shift across large wall areas - samples are recommended prior to final specification.

Substrate preparation to Level 4 finish is required; imperfections will telegraph through the applied system. Custom colour matching available on request. Contact The Finish for sample specification support.

Installation requirements

Novacolor Marmorino KS must be applied by a trained and certified applicator in accordance with Novacolor's technical data sheet.

Substrate must be clean, dry, structurally sound, and prepared to a Level 4 finish with no visible fixings.

Suitable substrates include plasterboard (GIB), existing painted surfaces, concrete, fibre-cement board. 

Ambient temperature during application should be between 5°C and 35°C.

Protect from direct sunlight, rain, and moisture during application and cure.

Maintenance requirements

To maintain compliance with NZBC Clause B2 Durability, Novacolor Marmorino KS must be inspected periodically and kept clean using pH-neutral cleaning products. Avoid abrasive tools or harsh chemical cleaners, which may degrade the polished lime surface. When installed and maintained in accordance with Novacolor's published technical data sheet, the product is warranted for 10 years from the date of installation completion.

Warrantees

10-year product warranty supplied when installed by a certified applicator.

Company Product Information

Environmental

Marmorino KS is a water-based natural lime and marble dust finish, free from synthetic resins and hazardous solvents. Its mineral composition means low embodied toxicity and a naturally breathable surface that supports healthy indoor air quality. VOC content complies with EN ISO 11890-2:2021, not exceeding 25 g/l. The lime base offers inherent antimicrobial properties, reducing the need for chemical cleaning agents over the product's lifespan. Marmorino KS is designed for durability — properly applied decorative plaster finishes can last decades, significantly reducing material replacement and associated waste. Novacolor's production is certified to ISO 14001 environmental management standards. When installed by certified applicators, precise coverage rates minimise on-site waste.

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Product Identifier

NOVACOLOR MARMORINO KS VENETIAN PLASTER

Warnings

This product has no warnings associated with it.