Step 1. Prepare the Surface
Start by inspecting the wall carefully. Remove any loose paint, weak material, dust, nails, hooks, or fittings.
Fill cracks, gaps, or imperfections deeper than 3 mm with Mas Maya Prep, then level smooth. Once repaired, wipe the surface with a damp sponge or cloth to remove dust and allow it to dry.
A calm finish begins with a quiet surface beneath it — the more care you take here, the more refined the final result will be.
Step 2. Apply Mas Maya Primer
Stir Mas Maya Primer thoroughly before use.
Apply one thin, even coat using a short-pile roller or brush. Avoid puddles or heavy build-up.
Allow the primer to set for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours, before applying Mas Maya Coating. The surface should feel slightly tacky when ready.
Step 3. Mix Mas Maya Coating
For Gotelé walls, use the wall and ceiling mixing ratio:
330 ml of water per 1 kg of Mas Maya Coating powder
Add the powder slowly into the water — not the other way around — and mix gently with a handheld plaster mixer until the texture is smooth, creamy, and yoghurt-like.
Allow the mixture to rest for 15 minutes, then stir again before applying.
If you are using pigment, dissolve the pigment fully in the water before adding the Mas Maya Coating powder. Keep batch sizes consistent to maintain an even colour across the wall.
Step 4. Apply the First Layer
Apply a 2 mm layer of Mas Maya Coating with a steel trowel.
Spread it evenly across the Gotelé surface, pressing firmly so the material covers and begins to fill the texture beneath.
Allow the first layer to dry until it is firm to the touch.
Step 5. Apply the Finishing Layer
Apply a second 2 mm layer of fresh Mas Maya Coating with a clean steel trowel.
Use smooth, overlapping strokes and work wet-into-wet to avoid visible join lines. Keep the trowel edge clean as you work to prevent drag marks.
Where possible, plan to complete the full wall in one session and stop only at natural edges such as corners, door frames, or architectural breaks.
Step 6. Smooth and Polish the Surface
Once the finishing layer is firm but not fully dry, lightly mist the surface with clean water.
Use the Mas Maya Foam Float in circular strokes to bring a soft surface cream to the top. If the float sticks, mist a little more water so it glides smoothly.
Then use a flat-edged steel or plastic trowel to compress and spread the surface cream, filling small holes and refining the finish.
The final surface should feel soft, polished, and even to the touch.