The Grain That Carries the Finish

Alliance Silica® supplies the fine-grade and micronised natural silica sand that decorative plaster and premium render systems are built on. Controlled grain distribution carries pigment evenly, keeps thin-layer finishes crack-resistant, and produces a true flat or burnished finish across large, uninterrupted planes.

We work directly with decorative plasterers, specialist applicators and the interior designers and architects specifying them - matching the grade and grain character to the specific plaster, render or microcement system in use.

The Foundation Beneath Every Decorative Finish

Decorative plasters and premium renders - Venetian plaster, polished plasters, tadelakt, microcement, lime plasters and spray-applied render systems - all depend on a fine, clean, consistent grain. Grain size controls how smoothly the finish pulls, grain shape controls how cleanly pigment disperses, and cleanliness controls whether the finish sits crack-free through its service life.

Alliance Silica® supplies natural silica sand graded and screened for decorative finish systems. No dyes, no chemical coatings, no bulking fillers - the natural colour and grain character carry through into the finished surface, sampled in the specification and delivered to site.

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Material Profile

• Fine and micronised grade ranges selected for thin-layer, trowel-applied and spray-applied finishes
• Clean, low-dust natural silica sand for consistent pigment dispersion and predictable mixing
• Controlled grain distribution for repeatable finish quality batch-to-batch
• Natural warm-white to neutral tone - no dyes, no colour coatings, no treatments
• Moisture-controlled supply for compatibility with lime, cement and polymer-modified systems
• Sample packs, small-batch and project-scale supply formats
• Custom-colour and bespoke blends available on request