Frequently Asked Questions

Nota Design offers eight signature finishes: Venetian Plaster, Marmorino Plaster, Tadelakt, Limewash, Gilding, Lacquer, Wallpaper Installation, and Microcement. Each is applied by hand and tailored to the specific look, texture, and durability a space calls for.

Both are lime-based plasters made with marble dust, but Venetian Plaster is applied in thin layers and burnished to a smooth, polished-marble sheen, while Marmorino is applied thicker with added limestone and fine sand, giving it a more stone-like, textured range from matte to glossy. Marmorino is also suitable for exterior use.

Yes. Tadelakt is a traditional Moroccan lime plaster prized for its smooth, seamless, satin-like surface and natural water resistance, making it a popular choice for bathrooms, kitchen backsplashes, spas, and other wet areas.

Limewash develops a soft, weathered patina as it fades gradually, which is part of its old-world appeal. Because of this natural fading, it typically requires more frequent touch-ups than other finishes. Its high pH also lets walls breathe, reducing the risk of blistering, peeling, mold, and bacteria.

Yes. Gilding — applying gold or metal leaf to ceilings, walls, furniture, frames, and decorative objects — is one of our most requested finishes for commercial clients, with effects ranging from a subtle glow to a full mirror-like shine.

High-gloss lacquer is especially well-suited to cabinetry, high-traffic areas, and humid rooms like bathrooms and laundry rooms, since its hard-shell finish resists wear. It also visually opens up a room, making ceilings feel higher and walls feel wider.

Microcement is an ultra-thin decorative coating made from cement, fine aggregates, and mineral pigments, applied in multiple layers at just 1–3 mm thick. It creates a seamless, grout-free finish that works on floors, walls, showers, and countertops alike.

Yes. We install luxury hand-painted silk, grasscloth, random-match designer, and other handcrafted wallcoverings. Every installation includes full wall preparation and primer application for a flawless, long-lasting result.

Both. While we regularly partner with interior designers and architects to execute site-specific designs, we’re happy to work directly with homeowners and businesses on residential and commercial projects throughout New York City.