Over the next three years they slowly trekked through deserts, high mountain passes and other rough terrain, meeting people of various religions and cultures along the way. Finally, around 1275, they arrived at Kublai Khan’s opulent summer palace at Shangdu, or Xanadu, located about 200 miles northwest of his winter quarters in modern Beijing. A: Although technically (after priming the surface) it can be applied, it’s not recommended as the texture of the tiles won’t be covered. Presented colour ranges per brochure as of 2016 Continuo: C600-C646, with the following real, applied samples C603 with glossy protector, C600 with satin, C613 with matt Please be aware that Universal Primer is needed to ensure the quality and durability of a Marcopolo Luxury paint finish, without this the paint might fail and doesn’t show the right look!

Most of the grit can be taken away with a sponge in case you’re looking for an almost smooth or barely textured finish. Shortly thereafter, Marco Polo was captured in battle by Venice’s archrival Genoa. While in prison he met the Arthurian adventure writer Rustichello of Pisa, with whom he would collaborate on a 1298 manuscript called “Description of the World.” It has since become better known as “The Travels of Marco Polo” or simply “The Travels.” With the help of notes taken during his adventures, Marco Polo reverently described Kublai Khan and his palaces, along with paper money, coal, postal service, eyeglasses and other innovations that had not yet appeared in Europe. He also told partially erroneous self-aggrandizing tales about warfare, commerce, geography, court intrigues and the sexual practices of the people who lived under Mongol rule. These wonderful, colourful San Marco colour charts have been hand applied to provide real colours and finishes for specifiers. Each catalogue features dozens of colours, uncoloured ‘base colours’ and industrially mixed, reliable shades. Most charts present not a single, but a family of products, please see the FAQ for more details and the ‘Specification & Application’ section for the list of the presented colours. Marcopolo Luxury is a unique and elegant special textured paint for interiors that can create features with soft, reflective iridescence. The Marcopolo luxury (sometimes called Marco Polo paint or San Marco Polo) paint is similar to plasters in a sense that it creates a feeling of depth, but is due to the fact that it’s a paint that can be much easier to apply and can provide a variety of looks, based on the application tools.Marcopolo and Marco Polo sable: 0700-0711, 0713-0727, 0729,0730, 0732-735, 0737 to 741, 0750-0753, 0755-0761, 0780-0789 Roxidan: fondo 0250/ roxidan 0270 effetto cuoio antico, fondo 0252/roxidan 0270, fondo 0253/ roxidan 0271, fondo 0252/ roxidan 0271, fondo 0251/ roxidan 0271 effetto ossidato, fondo 0251/ roxidan 0273, fondo 0254/ roxidan 0001 perla, fondo 0253/ roxidan 0272, fondo0251/roxidan 0001 perla effetto tramato The Decorativi Minerali with 180 colours (plus 28 deep shades for Grassello di Calce) is a unique tool in the world of Italian decoration, it presents a huge variety of off-white and light colours along with a wide selection of darker shades.

A: The surface only needs to be lightly sanded, the new finish can be applied straight after the primer is dry. A: As Marcopolo is an acrylic paint, colours are 99.5% accurate and repeatable, but please be aware that the colour is affected by the product’s iridescence. Metallic paints, as they reflect the light much more than standard emulsions, will show different effects under different lights and eventually each observer will see different shades from different angles.

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Cadoro and Cadoro Velvet displays the five bases (silver, gold, aluminium, bronze and copper) with Cadoro Velvet, a silver sparkly base and base Ardesia, for darker shades. Did you know? Christopher Columbus purportedly sailed to the New World with a copy of Marco Polo’s “Travels” in tow. Thinking he would reach Asia and having no idea about the Mongol Empire’s collapse, Columbus marked up the book with notes in preparation for a meeting with Kublai Khan’s descendent. After many years of seeking a release from service, the Polos finally secured permission from Kublai to escort a young princess to her intended husband Arghun, the Mongol ruler of Persia. In 1292 the Polos joined a flotilla of 14 boats that set out from Zaitun (now Quanzhou, China), stopped briefly in Sumatra and then landed in Persia 18 months later, only to find out that Arghun was dead. Roxidan, My_Art, Marcopolo Luxury, Stucco Veneziano and Acrysil Decora show only the respective products.

A limited number of charts can be borrowed from our showrooms and brand ambassadors, please visit or call them to enquire about the details.A: Decorativi minerali shows samples and colours of the following products: Marmorino Classico, Grassello di Calce, Antice Calce and Intonachino Minerale (Fine and Media). There's so much choice out there when it comes to paint and it can be difficult finding the right colour and finish for your home. There's also a whole range of brands to choose from including Dulux paint, Farrow & Ball colours, Valspar and our own GoodHome range. Make sure to put on our Universal primer before applying this paint and for an outstanding effect apply it with an Italian special effect brush and create the effect with a tobacco sponge. A: This product is not suitable for exteriors or wet rooms, it is meant to be applied as a special indoor feature. When it comes to colour, the current most popular options are white and grey paint for an ultra modern and clean look, ideal for frequently changing rooms. A paints finish will affect the overall appearance, feel, and durability of your paint, so it’s important to understand the differences to achieve your desired aesthetic. Matt paint has a non-reflective finish, chalk paint has a matt, shabby-chic finish, while eggshell paint is low-sheen and durable. Additionally, satinwood paint has a subtle sheen and is great for interior woodwork, while gloss paint is high-shine and ideal for exterior woodwork and metal surfaces.

A Genoese-Venetian peace treaty in 1299 allowed Marco Polo to return home. He probably never left Venetian territory again. The following year, he married Donata Badoer, with whom he would have three daughters. Not much is known about his golden years except that he continued trading and litigated against a cousin. Marco Polo died in January 1324, having helped to inspire a later generation of explorers. Everything we know about him comes from his own text and a few Venetian documents; Asian sources never mentioned him. A: It shouldn’t be applied directly on them, but if you would like to keep the texture and overall look of the tiles and combine it with the effect of Marcopolo, technically it is possible! You only need to apply a coat of primer and once it’s dry you can put on the paint. For a seamless effect please apply a plaster on top of the tiles or remove them! Dilute our Universal primer with water (roughly 300mls or half pint to a litre) and apply it with short pile or mohair roller.A: Colours are accurate and repeatable, but eventually, the product’s iridescence changes the observer’s perception of the colour. Marcopolo is not only easy to apply, but you can create a variety of 3D effects, similar to stones or prestigious (metallic) wall papers. As the finish dries very fast you should make sure to create the effect a few minutes after putting the paint on the wall, one square metre at a time. The princess was made to marry Arghun’s son. The Polos, meanwhile, stayed on with Arghun’s brother for nine months before heading to Venice via Trebizond (now Trabzon, Turkey), Constantinople and Negrepont (now Euboea, Greece). They arrived home in 1295, the year after Kublai’s death sent the Mongol Empire into an irrevocable decline. Marco Polo in Venice The Marcopolo Luxury paint is similar to another decorative finish, Marcopolo, but due to it’s finer grain has a more refined, elegant appearance. Almost every bit of the grain can be taken away with a sponge so please touch it only very lightly when creating the effect!