Shizen
The Japanese word "Shizen" (pronounced she-zen) means natural beauty. It is a perfect word to describe this unique line of Eco Friendly, decorative textures, imported from Japan by Modern Masters Inc. Each product has been given a Japanese name which best describes the decorative aspect or the natural component that helps create the beauty of the finish. These unique plasters have amazing stories and are encrusted with sea shells, natural soils, cork, bamboo, and grasses—perfect for the modern looking textures being requested by customers. The Shizen line includes :
KAI™ (pronounced kī) means seashell. Combing the texture of natural soil, sand, stone and sea shells with an extremely low VOC containing acrylic solution, Shizen-Kai provides a natural pearl-like glittering texture finish with outstanding hardness and a strong resistance to mold and mildew
KORUKU™ (pronounced co-roo-koo) means "cork" from a cork tree. Shizen-Koruku is a trowel applied architectural, interior decorative texture, which combines natural, sustainable cork aggregate, recycled and processed rice straw with an extremely low VOC containing acrylic gel. The Koruku mixture is trowel applied over a scratch coat of Koruku Zero VOC Undercoat to create a soft cushion finish that is both warm and natural in its design. The functional elements of the Koruku finish, provides a healthy, comfortable and serene environment.
KYOTO™ (pronounced key-oh-toe) means "capitol city" as it was once the Imperial Capitol of Japan dating from 794 to 1868 when the government was transferred to Edo. Although ravaged by wars, fires, and earthquakes during its eleven centuries as the imperial capitol, Kyoto was spared from the firebombing of World War II. With its 2000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as palaces, gardens and architecture intact, it is one of the best preserved cities in Japan. Shizen-Kyoto is a traditional style texture finish that can be found throughout the city. This product incorporates interlocking fibers, soil and diatomaceous earth with modern low VOC acrylic technology
PATAAN™ (pronounced pa-tan) means "pattern" and is a critical element in Japanese design. Japan is a palette of visual pattern and texture. From the meticulously raked zen garden; to architecture; to the palette of food; the Japanese approach to design has historically been linear and asymmetrical, with texture and elements deeply emphasized creating a visual display of depth and variety. Shizen-Pataan applies easily, quickly and holds sharp clean lines of pattern with outstanding hardness
