Tadelakt · New Orleans, LA
Hand-applied tadelakt for showers, tub surrounds, and bathroom walls across Greater New Orleans. Naturally waterproof. Naturally antibacterial. No tile. No grout. One continuous Moroccan lime plaster surface that looks better the longer you live with it.
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$1,450–$2,800
Honest range. Includes prep, materials, labor, and topcoat sealing. Final quote after Ryan walks the space.
What's included
Why New Orleans homeowners choose this
Tadelakt has been used in Moroccan hammams for 800+ years because the lime + olive-soap finish self-seals against water. No surface coating required.
The high-pH lime substrate naturally resists mold, mildew, and bacteria — a real advantage in New Orleans humidity.
Every surface is burnished by hand with river stones — producing the deep, glowing patina you can't fake.
Walls flow into floor with zero seams or transitions. The whole shower becomes one sculptural piece.
Coverage near New Orleans
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The Seamless Studio
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Real cost estimates for New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans area.
Frequently Asked
The Shirtless Handyman, run by Ryan Mena, installs tadelakt across Greater New Orleans — including Uptown, Garden District, Lakeview, Mid-City, and the Westbank.
Tadelakt projects follow the same general service tiers as microcement, but final pricing may differ based on surface preparation, application complexity, finish selection, and wet-area requirements. Essential Bathroom Overlay: starting at $5,500 (most qualifying overlays $5,500–$9,500). Signature Grout-Free Bathroom Transformation: starting at $15,000 (most Signature transformations $18,000–$35,000+, includes up to 30 sq ft of radiant heated flooring at no additional charge). Luxury Wet Room: starting at $30,000, priced individually.
Yes. Authentic tadelakt is burnished with river stone and treated with olive-oil soap, which creates a self-sealing surface. It has been the traditional finish for Moroccan hammams (steam baths) for centuries.
Most tadelakt shower installs take 5 to 8 days because of the multiple hand-applied layers and burnishing time. The result is a one-of-a-kind hand-finished surface that machine-made tile can never replicate.
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Serving homeowners across the New Orleans area with grout-free bathrooms, microcement, and specialty finishes.