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For architects, designers & contractors

From design intent
to a finish that performs.

The right finish begins with the right specification.

Explore INCISE systems, understand what sits beneath the surface and make confident choices for every space. Practical resources to carry your idea from the drawing board to site.

Warm mineral finishes in a light-filled living space
Colour, texture, light. Considered together from the beginning.

A clearer route to the right answer

What are you
working through?

Start with your project need. Move from material selection to the details that help a finish work beautifully.


System selection

Find the right finish

Explore the INCISE product range by the surfaces and spaces you are designing.

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System build-ups

System specifications

Review application areas, substrate requirements, primers, decorative layers and sealer options.

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Colour & material

Colour information

Understand pigments, intensity, lighting and the factors that shape the final colour.

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Palette & samples

The Colour Studio

Explore natural colour families and possible intensities. Use physical samples for final approval.

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Before application

Surface preparation

Work through substrate condition, moisture testing, crack repairs, joints and primer selection.

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Step-by-step guidance

Microtopping application

Follow the application sequence, mixing guidance, coat coverage and curing considerations.

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Primers & protection

Complete the system

Understand the role of primers and sealers, then review the product information for your project.

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Skills & workmanship

INCISE Academy

Explore practical training and the knowledge behind a well-executed decorative finish.

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After handover

Care & maintenance

Find guidance on daily cleaning, spill care, furniture protection and professional repair.

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Design & specify

Specify the system.
Not just the surface.

A beautiful finish is the visible part of a carefully considered build-up. Start with the space, then work through the substrate, primer, finish and protection.

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01

Define the useFloor or wall? Indoors, outdoors or a wet area? Consider traffic and exposure.

02

Understand the substrateConfirm the existing surface, its condition and the preparation required.

03

Choose the complete build-upReview the specified primer, decorative layers and suitable sealer.

04

Approve the finishReview a physical sample with the intended texture, sealer and project lighting.

Preparation of a concrete floor before a decorative finish

Prepare & apply

The work you don’t see.
The difference you do.

Surface condition, moisture, cracks and joints all influence the result. Give your site team a clear starting point before the first decorative coat.

Step-by-step guidance, preparation checks and applicator videos.

Care & maintain

Design for the first day.
Plan for every day after.

A considered handover helps clients protect the finish they chose.

Build cleaning, furniture protection and future maintenance into the conversation early. When a finish needs attention, bring in the right technical support.

Project-specific support

Let’s work through
your specification.

Tell us about the space, its location, the proposed finish and your stage of design. We’ll help you identify the next technical questions to resolve.

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