Decork Mediterraneo — Diasen

Decork Mediterraneo applied in Taormina Orange, Casa degli Ulivi, Italy

Decork Mediterraneo takes its name from what it's made of: "De" for decoration and design, and cork — the raw material harvested from the cork oak. It combines cork with kaolin, the natural element and the mineral one, into a thermal decorative paint that stays warm to the touch and carries the colours of Mediterranean cities and coastlines. It's versatile enough for walls and floors, indoors and outdoors.

Walls Floors Interiors Exteriors

Applied over Diasen's Diathonite Evolution or Diathonite Thermactive.037 cork-based thermal plasters for coloured, thermal facade and wall finishing.

BaseCork & Kaolin

Colours10 Mediterranean shades

CoatsTwo

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Values of Difference

Built for performance, not just colour.

Decork Mediterraneo stands out for its extremely fine grain, high thermal insulation and breathability, and meaningful mechanical and water-repellent properties.

195% Elasticity — adapts to almost any substrate, even less stable ones

10 yrs Outdoor ageing resistance equivalent to 1,680 hours of accelerated testing

λ 0.057 W/mK thermal insulation — keeps walls warmer to the touch

μ 7 Vapour permeability — breathable walls that let moisture pass through

Warm Walls

Why a thermal paint matters.

01

Feels warmer

A warmer wall radiates less heat away from the body in winter, reducing the feeling of cold at the same air temperature.

02

Resists condensation

Because the wall stays warmer, moisture in the air is less likely to condense on it — reducing the risk of mould.

03

Balances comfort

Lower surface humidity moderates the perception of cold in winter and heat in summer alike.

How It's Applied

Four elements, four effects.

Decork Mediterraneo's basic effects are named for the classical elements, each tied to the tool used to apply it — with sanded and combed variants layered on top for further design range.

Water

Brush

The dynamism of a swaying, fluid element.

Fire

Roller

The mighty compactness of a lava flow.

Earth

Spatula

The firm materiality of cultivated land.

Air

Spray

Breath embedded in porosity.

Sanded design variants — Acqua Mitis, Fuoco Mitis, Terra Mitis, and Aria Mitis — soften each base effect into a velvety texture. Combing and sponging the trowel produce further variants: Terra Arata and Terra Flax (a ploughed-earth stripe), and Terra Marmoris (a travertine-and-marble effect that brings out cork's natural colouring).

The Colours of Distinctive Places

Ten shades, ten Mediterranean cities.

Each colour references a place that shaped it — from the beaches of Formentera to the palace walls of Split.

Beige Formentera

Grigio Spalato

Tortora Otranto

Giallo Ercolano

Corallo di Sciacca

Rosa Camargue

Arancio Taormina

Rosso Pompei

Azzurro Santorini

Blu Alessandria d'Egitto

Seen in Practice

Two projects, two colours.

nZEB Residential Complex

Mallorca, Spain — applied in Beige Formentera over Diathonite Thermactive.037 across the external envelope and balcony facings to improve summer comfort.

Casa degli Ulivi

Italy — the full external envelope finished in Arancio Taormina, chosen to contrast against the surrounding white pavement and harmonise with the olive grove.

Documentation

TDS & safety information.

Technical Data Sheet

The specification summary above — elasticity, thermal insulation, permeability, and application method — is drawn from Diasen's Decork Mediterraneo brochure. Use the button below to print or save this page as a PDF for your project file.

For the certified manufacturer TDS with full physical and chemical specification, request it from STRATA directly.

Safety & Handling

This is a decorative paint containing natural cork and mineral kaolin. Wear gloves during application and avoid prolonged skin contact; ensure adequate ventilation, particularly when applying by spray. Keep away from children and store away from frost. Diasen operates under ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 45001 (Safety), and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems.

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This is general handling guidance prepared by STRATA, not a substitute for the manufacturer's certified Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the certified SDS for full hazard statements and first-aid measures before use.