Italy · Decorative finishes, paints and wallpaper · Forlì, since 1982
Novacolor in London
Specify Novacolor decorative finishes, paints, floor systems and wallpapers through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1.
Novacolor is an Italian maker of decorative wall finishes, established in Forlì in 1982 and a brand of San Marco Group S.p.A. since 2009. Its range covers metallic, mineral and oxidation effects, microcement and continuous wall-and-floor systems, paints for interiors and exteriors, and wallpapers. Interior designers, architects and developers can specify Novacolor through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, choosing finishes alongside the stone, joinery and furniture of a scheme. Visits are by appointment.

Novacolor at a glance
- Company
- Novacolor, a brand of San Marco Group S.p.A.
- Founded
- 1982, in Forlì, Italy; part of San Marco Group since 2009 and merged into San Marco Group S.p.A. in January 2021
- Based in
- Via Ulisse Aldrovandi, Forlì, with a flagship store on Corso Garibaldi, Milan
- Effects
- Metallics, Minerals, Oxidation, Matt, Floorings, Stencils & Patterns, Texture&More and Tessuto Liquido
- Also
- Paints for interiors and exteriors, fixatives and protective products, and wallpaper collections
- Certifications
- UNI EN ISO 9001 certified quality; Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold; REDcert² mass balance approach for biomass-based raw materials
- Through Faura
- Specified and ordered through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)
Novacolor through Faura
Novacolor is not applied at the Residency. Faura specifies and orders the finishes below for trade projects, working from Novacolor's samples, colour charts and technical data.
| Range | Novacolor | Through Faura |
|---|---|---|
| Metallics | Dune, Dune Opaco, Africa, Swahili, Animamundi, Zeus and Metallo_Fuso | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Minerals | Marmorino KS, Archi+ Tadelakt, Archi+ Pietra, Archi+ Concrete, Materia Viva and CalceCruda | Compared with the stone and plaster of a scheme |
| Oxidation | IRONic rust effect, Verderame copper oxidation and R-Stone patina | Specified for feature walls and joinery panels |
| Floorings | Wall2Floor continuous microcement, cement and epoxy systems, and Contract Floorings | Specified for seamless walls and floors |
| Paints and colour | Matt, gloss and satin paints for interiors and exteriors, and the MATmotion colour trends | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Wallpaper | Karaba, Delhi, Huelva, Kansas, Fields, Barcelona and Nets, and the Be your Home collection | Specified alongside fabrics and finishes |


Metallic finishes
Novacolor's metallic finishes were created more than 20 years ago and remain the brand's flagship. They range from soft metallic charges to tactile effects that recall silks and brocades, and Novacolor formulates them with a biomass-based binder under the REDcert² mass balance approach.
- Dune: a trowel-on coating for interiors with soft metallic charges and velvet-like chromatic effects; Dune Opaco gives a matt metallic effect.
- Swahili: a textured metallic finish for interiors, on a silver or gold base.
- Animamundi: a top coat with a washed-out effect and soft metallic patterns, with a version for exteriors.
- Zeus and Metallo_Fuso: a metal-sheet effect and a metal powder-based coating for interiors.
Mineral and lime finishes
Novacolor's Minerals line combines historical raw materials, lime and clay, with current technology. The finishes decorate modern and classic interiors and protect historic exteriors.
- Marmorino KS: a lime plaster of seasoned hydrated lime putty and fine marble powders with a satin effect, for interiors and exteriors, recalling traditional Marmorino Veneziano.
- Archi+ Tadelakt and Archi+ Pietra: hydraulic-lime coatings for interiors, the second with a stone effect.
- Archi+ Concrete: a mineral plaster for cement effects, inside and out.
- Materia Viva: mineral wall coatings mixed with natural components, in versions such as Cocciopesto, Pomice and Sughero.
Oxidation and floor systems
- Oxidation: finishes that reproduce natural oxidation, including IRONic, a rust effect for interiors and exteriors, and Verderame, a green copper oxidation effect.
- Wall2Floor: a multi-layer decorative covering for horizontal and vertical interior surfaces, creating seamless continuous finishes.
- Contract Floorings: solutions for large buildings and homes where existing floors are renewed without removing them.
Indoor air and sustainability
Novacolor makes low-VOC products and holds Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification, and its eco-friendly products are rated Indoor Air Quality A+. Through an agreement with BASF, its mass balance approach replaces fossil raw materials with renewable ones from biomass, certified by REDcert².
Specifying Novacolor through Faura
- 01Choose the effectBook a private visit and compare Novacolor finishes with the stone, timber and fabrics of your scheme.
- 02SampleFaura arranges samples in the chosen colour and effect for client approval.
- 03SpecifyFaura confirms the product system for each surface, including base coats, protective products and the areas to be covered.
- 04Order and applicationFaura orders through Novacolor's distribution and coordinates delivery to the site and the applicator.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy Novacolor in London?
- Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order Novacolor through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment. Novacolor finishes are not applied at the Residency; Faura works from samples and colour charts.
- Where is Novacolor made?
- Novacolor was established in Forlì, Italy, in 1982, and its address is on Via Ulisse Aldrovandi in Forlì. Since 2021 it has been part of San Marco Group S.p.A., using the group's research, raw-material purchasing and industrial platforms.
- Can I get CAD or BIM files for Novacolor?
- Yes. Novacolor's product pages offer CAD, BIM and texture downloads, alongside environmental, safety and technical data sheets. Faura can collect these for the project.
- What is Marmorino KS?
- A lime-based plaster coat of seasoned hydrated lime putty and fine marble powders, with a satin effect, for interiors and exteriors. Novacolor relates it to the traditional Marmorino Veneziano.
- Does Novacolor make microcement?
- Yes. Novacolor's Floorings range includes microcement, cement and epoxy finishes, and Wall2Floor, a multi-layer covering for seamless continuous finishes on interior walls and floors.
- Are Novacolor finishes low in VOC?
- Novacolor makes low-VOC products, holds Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification and rates its eco-friendly products Indoor Air Quality A+.
- What are Novacolor metallic finishes?
- Decorative coatings with metallic charges, such as Dune, Swahili, Animamundi and Zeus, which Novacolor describes as the flagship of the brand. They are formulated with a biomass-based binder under the REDcert² mass balance approach.
- Who applies Novacolor finishes?
- Novacolor finishes are applied on site by professional applicators and decorators. Faura coordinates the product order with the applicator chosen for the project.
- How much does Novacolor cost, and what are the lead times?
- Both depend on the finish, the area and the system required. Faura prepares a trade quotation for each project and confirms timing for each order.
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See Novacolor in person at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster. Appointments are held Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.
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