Microcement Polished plaster Venetian and lime plaster
Trowel-applied finishes for Auckland homes and commercial interiors, from an award-winning team. Every surface is finished to perfection and left in mint condition.
The finish simulator
See microcement, polished plaster, Venetian plaster and lime plaster in the same colour and the same light. Change the time of day, test them with scuffs, coffee and steam, then put your favourite across the whole wall.
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Tap a finish to see it across the whole wall.
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North-facing rooms get the sun here, so colours read warmer.
Pick a test, or drag across the wall to mark it yourself.
On the wall nowAll four finishesPumice
Every panel is the same colour in the same light. The differences are sheen, texture and trowel movement.
At a glance
Form is how each finish looks. Function is where the maker of the product drawn says it can go. Pick a column to put that finish across the wall above.
| Form How it looks | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheen | Matte, satin or diamond polished | Matte, satin or gloss | High gloss | Satin to matt |
| Surface | Smooth, medium or coarse aggregate | Silky to heavily distressed | Trowel-polished and compact | Fine marble powders |
| Movement | Even or cloudy | Texture low, medium or high | Soft, layered shading | Cloudy or completely even |
| Function Where it can go | ||||
| Walls and ceilings | Yes | Yes | Yesinterior walls | Yeswalls |
| Floors | Yescoarse and medium grades | Not listed by the maker | Not listed by the maker | Not listed by the maker |
| Bathrooms | Yes | With conditionssealed, no direct water | Not listed by the maker | Not listed by the maker |
| Inside the shower | Yessteam showers too | No | Not listed by the maker | Not listed by the maker |
| Cabinetry | Yesmillwork and countertops | Yesdoors and furniture too | Not listed by the maker | Not listed by the maker |
| Outdoors | With conditionswarm climates only | Not listed by the makerlisted for interiors | Not listed by the makerlisted for interiors | Yesnot on outdoor concrete |
The meters show how each finish is drawn in the simulator. The words under them are ours, based on each maker's description. The dots follow each maker's published guidance for the product drawn, shown for reference: Forcrete MicroQuartz, Ambitec Suave, Novacolor Mirror and Novacolor Marmorino KS. The system, sealer and suitability for your project are confirmed at the consultation.
The simulator is an illustration to start the conversation, not a colour match and not a rating of any product. Screens vary, the colour names are ours, and the wear results describe the simulated finish. A consultation comes with real samples of the materials.
The four finishes
All four are applied by trowel, in thin layers. We talk through your design ideas in detail, provide samples of the materials, then source and apply everything to your budget.
Forcrete MicroQuartz
A decorative microcement, trowelled on in layers as one continuous, seamless surface. Forcrete describes every layer of its system as waterproof before the sealer goes on, and the finish as designed to withstand impact and traffic. Forcrete lists it for floors, countertops and millwork, and for every surface of a bathroom, including the shower.
Ambitec Suave
A New Zealand-engineered plaster system, applied in multiple coats, then honed, floated or burnished. Ambitec describes the result as anything from silky smooth to heavily distressed, low sheen to high gloss. MIM calls polished plaster a good option for interiors, including bathrooms and kitchens, or where a polished industrial concrete look is desired.
Novacolor Mirror
A lime-putty stucco that finishes to a high gloss. Novacolor makes it for decorating high-end interior walls, and names natural lime plaster as its best base, because the two react to form a durable coating.
Novacolor Marmorino KS
Well-seasoned lime putty and fine marble powders, trowelled to a satin-to-matt finish in the tradition of Venetian marmorino. It can be worked cloudy, with soft shading, or completely even. Novacolor lists it for interiors and exteriors, and for large surfaces, because it leaves no joints.
For the wet areas
A fantastic way to protect the base building materials, especially around the roof, basement floors, internal wet areas and wall cladding. They are also a great tool for exterior restorations, and work well with older-style materials that need repair or refreshing.
We work directly with you to identify and supply exactly what your project needs, and you can rely on our Master Painters guarantee in the unlikely event any problems arise.
Also from MIM
MIM is a Master Painters member, painting homes and commercial buildings across Auckland, inside and out. No painting job is too big or small, from your kitchen to the whole house.
Residential
We have been part of restoring some truly fabulous homes around the city, and of bringing new dream homes to life with our clients' final paint finish choices. Each space is kept clean throughout, including vacuum sanding to eliminate dust and a final clean-up when the project is complete.
Commercial
You will see our touch in a wide range of public and industrial buildings, including Queen Street's Q Theatre, where we did a complete internal refresh, right down to the blackboard signage. Once a project is complete, we can schedule regular maintenance.
How a job runs
Book an on-site visit, or ask for a quote and time-frames over the phone. We talk through your ideas in detail and provide samples of the materials.
Surfaces are prepared to be re-coated, including gib-stopping and repairs where they are needed. A trowel finish shows what is under it. Ambitec, for example, asks for plasterboard stopped to Level 4, with no visible fixings.
We vacuum sand to eliminate dust, and keep each space clean throughout the process.
The right materials, trowelled on coat by coat, as the manufacturer has specified. We never cut corners.
A comprehensive clean-up, then a five-year Master Painters guarantee on workmanship and products. For commercial buildings we can schedule regular maintenance.
About MIM
MIM Limited was established in 2012 by Hayden Wilson, a painter with 20 years of experience who has worked in London and South Africa, as well as with one of Auckland's leading painting companies.
Building the company to a team of six, Hayden has worked hard to make MIM the preferred painting contractors for clients looking for an extra touch of quality. Local, honest and hardworking, the team cares for your property every step of the way: the right products, detailed prep, the finish itself and a comprehensive clean-up.
Master Painters Association awards, 2020
It was the first time MIM had submitted any projects, and the whole team was thrilled to take away Gold for all three, including the residential section for interior and exterior character rework, and the commercial section for Porters speciality and industrial coatings.
Master Painters member
Five years
All of MIM's work comes with a five-year guarantee on workmanship and products.
What our clients say
Mate your guys have made our place our castle! It looks mint. Looking forward to paying your invoice and stage two upstairs.
Our 100 year old Villa has been transformed inside and out thanks to Hayden and his team. If you’re looking for detailed prep, excellent product knowledge, and a top level finish I recommend you speak to Hayden. His team offer friendly open conversation and a willingness to go the extra mile. We are delighted with the result.
Hayden and his team are a pleasure to have onsite, their work is completed in full, on time, and to a high standard. Very polite and clean while working in our commercial buildings that tenants have asked for them to return for new jobs.
Hey mate, thanks for a speedy job despite the challenging weather conditions. Great work on the massive clean up at the end too.
You and your team have done an amazing job of our renovation. The Wood Wash ceiling looks fantastic.
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Where we work
Based in Epsom, working right across the city.
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