Microcement is a fine, cement-based coating, hand-trowelled in two to three very thin layers to a maximum of around 3mm.
The result is a seamless, continuous surface with no grout lines — refined, durable and entirely unique to its space.

Its exceptional adhesion allows it to be applied across an unusually broad range of surfaces and substrates, including plasterboard, FC sheeting, marine ply, Hebel, laminate, MDF, existing tiles and more. This versatility makes it suitable for floors, walls, benchtops, joinery, splashbacks, fireplaces and wet areas alike — often without the need for demolition.

Microcement is also particularly well suited to outdoor use, on surfaces such as pools, rendered bench seating and exterior flooring.

Every surface is trowelled entirely by hand by a skilled artisan, making each application one of a kind.

Our microcement is easy to maintain, highly durable, environmentally friendly, and naturally mould resistant.

Venetian plaster, also known as polished plaster, is a handcrafted finish made from natural materials including lime and fine marble dust. Burnished by hand, it develops remarkable depth, movement and subtle variation in tone.

Unlike paint, Venetian plaster interacts with light — shifting and softening across a surface to bring warmth, texture and character to a space. It can be applied to walls, ceilings, splashbacks and architectural features such as curved walls, columns, arches, staircases and fireplaces, allowing a finish to move seamlessly through a room.

Because each application is shaped by hand and by the conditions of the space, no two finishes are ever the same — making it a timeless choice for both contemporary and traditional interiors. While primarily an interior finish, certain finishes can also be suitable for outdoor use in the right conditions.

Yes. Microcement is fully waterproof, which makes it ideal for bathrooms, showers and other wet areas.

It performs equally well outdoors — on surfaces such as pools, rendered bench seating, high traffic areas and exterior flooring — for a seamless, enduring finish wherever it's used.

Yes. One of the advantages of microcement is that it can be applied directly over existing tiles, often removing the need for demolition.

The key is preparation — the existing surface must be carefully assessed and prepared first to ensure a refined, lasting result. Applied with care, it allows a clean, seamless finish to be achieved with minimal disruption.

Alongside microcement and Venetian plaster, we work across a broad range of decorative and architectural finishes — including polished plaster, Marmorino, lime, clay, terrazzo, liquid metal, Russian stamp and concrete finishes, as well as fully bespoke textures developed for a specific project.

If there's a particular finish or texture you have in mind, we'd love to hear about it.

Yes. Our Venetian plaster and decorative finishes can be tinted to almost any specified colour, allowing us to match an exact specification or reference with precision.
Our microcement is available in an extensive range of colours, with custom shades developed on request.

For designers and architects working to specific colours, we're able to accommodate exact requirements across our finishes.

Yes. Studio Lime is based on the Mornington Peninsula and works throughout the Peninsula, Bayside and greater Melbourne, with select projects undertaken Australia-wide.
These are specialised finishes that take real skill and experience to execute well, and every application is carried out by our team to the same exacting standard.
Each project begins with an enquiry and a considered review of the space, followed by a detailed proposal. Once confirmed, we bring the same precision and care to the work, wherever it's located.

Yes. Once a project is confirmed, we provide a sample so you can be confident in the finish and colour before work begins.
For those still considering their options, we can often arrange a sample to view, and a selection of finishes can also be seen at our studio by appointment.

As highly skilled artisans, we provide samples in a wide range of custom finishes and colours suited to your project.
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Studio Lime is built on real skill, specialised experience and genuine pride in every finish we create.

Our work is carried out by highly trained craftsmen who specialise solely in decorative and architectural finishes — surfaces like microcement and Venetian plaster that reward years of practice and a careful hand.

We offer more than technical expertise.
Our approach is personal and collaborative — we stay closely involved throughout, taking care to understand what you want from your space and bringing that same attention to every stage of the work. It's a considered process from start to finish.