Meteore 8 — Application Guide

System overview

Meteore 8 is a mineral decorative system for creating stone‑like relief with subtle luminous high points. Adapted by Italian Surface Finishes for the UK market, it is widely used on feature walls in residential, hospitality and commercial interiors where calm, architectural texture is required, with the option of a metallic lamé veil using the dedicated Lamé topcoat.

The system consists of:

• Fixative — to stabilise critical or highly absorbent substrates.
• Primer 400 — to regulate absorption and provide the correct base tone.
• Meteore 8 — mineral decorative body, trowel‑applied in one or more coats.
• Lamé (optional) — metallic topcoat for metallic stone / lamé finishes over Meteore 8.

Always read this guide together with the Meteore 8 Technical Data Sheet for full system parameters.

Step‑by‑step method

1. Surface preparation
   Ensure the substrate is clean, dry, smooth and stable. Fill cracks, skim imperfections and sand to a uniform finish. Remove all dust. Stabilise any critical or highly absorbent areas with the appropriate fixative and apply Primer 400 (diluted as per the Valpaint data sheet) to regulate absorption.
2. First coat — build the relief
   Using a stainless steel trowel, apply a continuous coat of Meteore 8. Work in controlled sections, using varied but coherent strokes to establish the base relief and movement. Avoid heavy ridges and keep edges clean. Allow to dry (typically 6–8 hours at 20 °C).
3. Second coat — refine the stone effect
   Where a second coat is specified, apply a thin design coat with the trowel. Sculpt and compress high points, allowing low points to retain softer texture. This develops the characteristic stone‑effect movement and light‑catching areas. Allow to dry fully (usually overnight).
4. Optional Lamé topcoat
   For metallic stone / lamé finishes, lightly sand or smooth any sharp high points once Meteore 8 is fully dry. Apply two thin coats of Lamé in the selected colour, using a trowel or similar tool to create a thin metallic veil over the mineral relief, following the official Lamé application instructions.

Application video

The Meteore 8 method video below illustrates the priming, base relief, refinement and lamé sequence. Use it together with ISF’s UK‑adapted written specification and any project‑specific notes.

Professional tips

• Use a flexible stainless trowel and keep edges perfectly clean to avoid drag marks.
• Work wet‑to‑wet and complete each wall in one pass to avoid visible joints or restarts.
• Use grazing light while working to read the relief and identify zones that need refinement.
• Avoid mechanical or repetitive movements; authentic stone effects come from organic, balanced strokes.
• Always produce and approve sample boards with the client / designer before starting on site walls.

Safety & environment

Meteore 8 is a water‑based, low‑VOC, breathable mineral system. Work with adequate ventilation, wear gloves and eye protection, and store products between +5 °C and +30 °C away from frost and heat sources.

• Clean tools with water immediately after use.
• Do not allow product or wash water into drains or watercourses.
• Dispose of containers and residues in accordance with local regulations.

Technical & project resources

Meteore 8 delivers sculptural stone texture with the option of a metallic lamé veil via the dedicated Lamé topcoat. Within the Italian Surface Finishes framework it is the primary system for projects needing tactile, calm and architectural mineral finishes that respond well to light.