Explore SHIKKUI

Shikkui is a line of llime-based architectural coatings. Utilizing centuries old natural Japanese construction technologies, these modern finishes are the new development in the architectural field with a strong focus on respiratory health and indoor air quality.

How Shikkui and Limix help create healthier indoor environment

Harmful pathogens (bacteria, viruses, mold spores), VOC gases, bad smells and house dust continuously circulate in any indoor air, originating from a variety of sources: dirt, skin cells, furniture, paint, wallpaper, pets, and any objects we use indoors.

The natural antimicrobial feature of Shikkui and Limix disinfects the air from microbes, and its high porosity not only helps bring indoor humidity to a comfortable level of 40-60% (recommended by ASHRAE), but also in combination with photocatalyst targets VOC gases breaking them down into harmless compounds. In addition, Shikkui surface being anti-static prevents dust accumulation, thus serving as anti-allergic.

Project gallery

Hotel

Public space

Polished ceiling

Living room

Castle exteriors

Piano room

Temple

Bathroom

Office

Bedside

Osaka castle

Osaka castle - close-up

Corridor

Tatami room

Child and Shikkui wall

Shikkui Noro

Stairs

Factory walls

Feature wall

Dining room

Takaokayama Zuiryuji Temple

Polished Shikkui Izumi

Cafe

Textured wall

Shikkui finishes range in products types and application tools:

Trowel or spatula

Both traditional Japanese and modern decorative artisan finishes with highly versatile textures ranging from subtle matte to polished or relief.

Roller

Paint-type Shikkui applied by a roller offers a familiar and easy application method with the health benefits of Shikkui.

Airless sprayer

Commercial airless sprayers allow fast application of sprayable Shikkui and, thus, time and cost savings.

How Shikkui differs from paints

Verified by third parties

Described Shikkui performance has been verified by independent tests according to ISO, JIS and ASTM standards.

Anti-viral (ISO 21702)

99.4% elimination of Feline Coronavirus in 2 hours

Antibacterial (JIS Z 2801)

Complete elimination of Escherichia coli in 24 hours

Anti-mold (ASTM D3273/74)

Rating 10 (no fungal growth)

VOC content (ASTM D3960)

Zero-VOC finishes (0.0-0.7 gr/L or 0.0-0.0 lbs/gal)

Fire resistant (ASTM E84)

Class A (Type I in other codes)

Sore D Hardness (ASTM D2240)

61-85 (depending on product)