About Arcusstone
Five bagged finishes made out of crushed limestone and marble, and two liquids — seven products, manufactured in the United States and sold through distributors.
Arcusstone limestone finishes and lime plasters were developed for people who prefer the beauty and durability of stone and traditional plaster.
What it is made of
A stone-aggregate coating: made out of stone, not a faux finish.
- Aggregate
- Crushed limestone or marble in a proprietary blend.
- The blend
- A unique blend of natural minerals and proprietary ingredients.
- The stone
- Naturally quarried limestone from Texas.Arcusstone sources its limestone from quarries in Texas.
- The process
- The limestone rocks are crushed into gravel, and the gravel is ground into a finer mixture.
- Manufactured
- In the United States.
The line
Seven products today: five bagged finishes and two liquids, the Bonding Agent / Primer and the Penetrating Water Repellent Sealer.
- Stonecoat
- The breakthrough limestone coating — a lightweight, cost-effective alternative when specifying stone.
- Arcus Plaster
- The cement-based complementary counterpart to Stonecoat.
- Marblecoat
- The newest release, and the one product built on crushed marble rather than crushed limestone.
- Lime Plaster Fine and Medium
- Lime plasters for interior and exterior work, delivering artisan effects with far less effort and expense than traditional imported plasters.
Who it was built for
Stonecoat was specified for high-end hotels, showcase residences, upscale retail shops and distinctive public buildings.
Those projects called for elegance, durability and the timeless appeal of natural stone.
Combined with carvings and manufactured products, Arcusstone field-applied limestone coatings let a specifier create a unified look for new construction or remodelling.
A blend of traditional and modern technique lets skilled Arcusstone applicators create stone installations in a range of finished looks, natural colours and textures.
- Westin Hotel, Huntsville, Alabama
- A Wine Country, California project in Lime Plaster Fine
- Florida's International Design Center, in Stonecoat and Arcus Plaster
- Kea Lani Hotel & Villas, Maui, Hawaii
- La Jolla, California
Natural, durable, non-combustible
Arcusstone products are natural, healthful, non-combustible, durable and sustainable. The test results behind them:
- Non-combustible
- Tested. ASTM E136-04: passed, no burning. ASTM E84-07: 0 flame spread, 0 developed smoke.Results for Stonecoat and Arcus Plaster.
- Durable
- Freeze/thaw per ICC-ES AC-11 §4.2: no cracking, checking or crazing under 5× magnification after 10 cycles. Water resistance, ASTM D870-02: slight colour change; no blistering, crumbling or disintegration.Every guarantee covers the full Arcusstone system — primer, finish and sealer together.
- Healthful
- Stonecoat is safe: no outgassing or chemical hazards.
How it reaches a job
Arcusstone is sold only through local distributors, who connect you with trained applicators.
- Sold through
- Distributors, in the United States, Canada and Vietnam.
- Installed by
- Trained applicators, exclusively.
- Phone
- 415-339-4060
- info@arcusstone.com
Training and support
The most important component of a good job is the skilled applicator, who must know the techniques for each decorative finish.
The basic application of Arcusstone coatings is essentially the same as other trowelled plaster products. The finishing process is not.
Hands-on workshops are scheduled as needed for those interested in becoming trained applicators.
- Design and detailing
- Maintenance, restoration and repair
- Job-site conditions
- LEED project certification
Support comes from Arcusstone's own technical representatives and its regional distributors. Arcusstone Technical Services: 415-339-4060 or info@arcusstone.com.
Beyond the standard colours, textures and finishes, Arcusstone custom colour-matches to what a project requires.
Where it began
Founded in 1995 by U.S.-based designers, applicators and craftsmen, Arcusstone drew on the European artisans who restored historic stone with crushed limestone, and built a trowel-applied formula for American construction requirements: more durability, more strength. Every product is made in pursuit of The Art of Limestone™.
Bring it to your project
Arcusstone is installed through local distributors.
Bring Arcusstone to your market
Sell something real.