Three names, one product family
Shell plaster is also known on the market as leaf plaster, ceramic plaster and granite plaster. What they have in common is a stone-look texture made up of coloured ceramic granules.
DEPKA has two products in this family: shell plaster (ceramic, granite-look), sold as a set for interiors and facades, and leaf-patterned crystal ceramic plaster, available in 16 colours. In shell plaster the colour is in the granules themselves, so unlike paint it does not fade on the facade over time.
Ingredients and technical details
- Other names
- Shell plaster, leaf plaster, ceramic plaster, granite plaster
- Ingredients
- Ceramic particles, mica fragments, adhesive, supporting powder and a protective agent
- Binder
- High-strength acrylic resin
- Where to use
- Interiors and exterior facades
- Surfaces
- Concrete, concrete block, aerated concrete, plaster, brick, mineral surfaces, glass, iron, wood
- Shell plaster set
- 20 kg in total, covers approximately 18–20 m²
- Application
- Shell plaster primer and a steel trowel; not applied below 5 °C
- Price
- Shell plaster: call us for the price · Crystal ceramic plaster: 2,400 TL (Türkiye price; for export orders, please contact us)
Features
Durable on facades and indoors
Does not fade
The colour is in the granules themselves, so it does not fade in the sun the way paint does.
Explore →Waterproof
Forms a surface that stands up to rain and moisture.
Vapour-permeable
Lets moisture from inside the building escape.
Covers cracks
The granule structure covers cracks, and its flexibility copes with movement.
Weather-resistant
Long-lasting against sun, moisture and wind.
Washable
When it gets dirty it can be washed, and no joins show on the surface.
Preparation and application
Shell plaster is applied with a steel trowel onto a primed, dry surface, using a mix made from 15 litres of water, thickening powder and binding adhesive; it is not applied below 5 °C. For materials, step-by-step application and the points to watch, see our ceramic plaster application guide.
Facade projects and shell plaster samples
Frequently asked questions
Are shell plaster and ceramic plaster the same thing?
Yes. The names shell plaster, leaf plaster, ceramic plaster and granite plaster are all used on the market for the same product family. At DEPKA, this family includes shell plaster and crystal ceramic plaster.
How much area does shell plaster cover?
A 20 kg shell plaster set covers approximately 18–20 m². The set consists of the shell plaster, a lubricating and binding polymer, a milky liquid that acts as the adhesive, and shell plaster primer.
In what weather can it be applied?
It should not be applied when the air temperature is below 5 °C.
How much does it cost?
Crystal ceramic plaster costs 2,400 TL. For the current price of shell plaster, contact us on WhatsApp (+90 532 059 87 83).
Colour and quantity for your facade
Send us your wall measurements and we will work out together how many sets you need and which colour suits you.
