Mas Maya Coating uses some familiar plastering techniques, but its application is shaped by the surface, the setting and the finish you want to create. From careful preparation to the final protective layers, each stage works together to achieve a durable, breathable and naturally expressive surface.
Before starting your project, refer to our latest technical documents and installation guides to confirm the correct system for your surface.
Here is a summary of the application process:
1. Prepare the surface
Mas Maya Coating is a thin, expressive material, so imperfections beneath it may remain visible. Before installation, the surface should be:
- Flat and level
- Smooth and uniform
- Clean, dry and stable
- Free from grease, dust and loose material
Remove flaking paint, loose tiles, weak plaster and other unstable material. Fill cracks, joints and imperfections deeper than 3 mm with Mas Maya Prep, then allow the repaired surface to dry.
Tile joints, deep textures and uneven finishes should also be levelled before priming. Glossy tiles need to be cleaned and lightly sanded, while wood must be stable, clean and free from varnish or other coatings.
In wet areas, confirm that the waterproof membrane is continuous, intact and fully cured before continuing.
2. Protect the surrounding area
Use low-adhesive masking tape around frames, corners, ceilings and adjoining surfaces. Leave approximately 4 mm between the tape and the working surface so the coating can settle neatly into the edge.
Protect floors, fittings and nearby surfaces before mixing or applying the material.
3. Apply Mas Maya Primer
Stir Mas Maya Primer thoroughly and apply one thin, even coat using a 4 mm short-pile roller or brush. Avoid puddles and heavy build-up.
On highly absorbent surfaces, lightly mist the substrate with clean water before priming.
Allow the Primer to set for at least 30 minutes. It should remain slightly tacky when the coating is applied, and Mas Maya Coating should be installed within 24 hours of priming.
Pools and certain permanently wet areas require Mas Maya Pool Primer rather than the standard Primer.
4. Mix Mas Maya Coating
Use the following water ratios:
- Walls and ceilings: 330 ml of clean water per 1 kg of powder
- Floors and steps: 400 ml of clean water per 1 kg of powder
Pour the measured water into a clean bucket first. When using pigment, dissolve it completely in the water before adding the coating powder.
Slowly add Mas Maya Coating to the water and mix gently with a handheld plaster mixer until the consistency is smooth, creamy and similar to yoghurt. Avoid high-speed mixing, as this can introduce excess air.
Leave the mixture to rest for 15 minutes, then mix it once more before application. Keep batch sizes and mixing ratios consistent across continuous surfaces to minimise colour variation.
