Strengthening Our Presence: Exclusive Partnership for the Balearic Islands
German Craftsmanship, Mediterranean Elegance. SolidRock Coatings becomes the exclusive distributor & certified applicator of Stoopen & Meeus across the Balearic Islands.
In 2023, SolidRock Coatings entered a new chapter in the Mediterranean: an exclusive partnership for the Balearic Islands with Stoopen & Meeus—Belgium’s renowned pioneer in natural stone and mineral-based coating systems. This collaboration aligns with our design philosophy: combine natural aesthetics with technical precision, and deliver sustainable, high-performance surfaces that age gracefully.
As the exclusive distributor and certified applicator for the Balearics, we now provide direct access to authentic Stoopen & Meeus materials, custom color systems, and professional application—supported by German craftsmanship and a Mallorca-based service experience. The result: beautifully tactile finishes that meet the climate demands of island life while maintaining the quiet luxury our clients expect.
“We don’t chase trends—we build surfaces that breathe, endure, and feel alive under the hand.”
— SolidRock Coatings
Why Stoopen & Meeus?
For more than a century, Stoopen & Meeus has refined mineral pigments and binders into elegant, resilient coating systems. Their catalog emphasizes lime, clay, and mineral micro-coatings that deliver depth of color, subtle texture, and excellent breathability—key for Mediterranean architecture exposed to humidity, salt air, and intense light. Their engineering complements our approach: materials rooted in nature, performance verified in the lab, and beauty revealed in real spaces.
What the Partnership Delivers to Our Clients
- Direct access to certified Stoopen & Meeus systems and color libraries.
- Custom color formulation and sample creation on the island.
- Reduced lead times through localized logistics and planning.
- Application by trained SolidRock specialists—warranty-ready.
- Consultative support for architects, designers, and contractors.
- Technical documentation for specifications, compliance, and tenders.
German Craft Meets Belgian Innovation
Precision & Performance
Our German roots inform how we plan, test, and apply every layer. From substrate assessment to moisture management and topcoat selection, each step is documented and repeatable. This discipline ensures flawless adhesion, color stability, and long-term resistance against abrasion, UV exposure, and coastal conditions.
Material Poetry
Stoopen & Meeus materials bring the nuance: mineral depth, matte elegance, and a tactile presence that softens hard geometry. Clay’s warmth, lime’s breathability, and mineral pigments’ subtle chroma harmonize with Balearic stone, timber, and light. The finish isn’t just seen—it’s felt.
Designed for the Balearics
Island architecture demands finishes that balance durability with breathability. Lime and clay systems help regulate indoor humidity, minimize condensation, and maintain a healthy wall assembly—all while supplying a refined, low-sheen aesthetic. For outdoor surfaces, mineral coatings and micro-cements offer seamless continuity across steps, benches, and feature walls without busy grout lines, ideal for terraces and pool surroundings.
Applications We Elevate
- Bathrooms & Spas: Seamless, softly reflective walls with moisture-smart layering.
- Kitchens: Easy-care micro-coatings with natural, food-friendly topcoats.
- Living Areas: Clay and lime textures that modulate light for calm, grounded spaces.
- Outdoor Terraces: UV-stable pigments and resilient sealers for Mediterranean sun.
- Pools & Surrounds: Slip-considered finishes that reconcile beauty with performance.
- Hospitality & Retail: Rapid-maintenance surfaces that age with dignity under traffic.
“The best surfaces disappear into the architecture—leaving only mood, light, and touch behind.”
Sustainability, Without Compromise
Mineral systems are inherently low in VOCs and support a healthier indoor environment. Lime plasters re-absorb CO₂ during carbonation; clay finishes are fully recyclable; mineral pigments avoid the glossiness and off-gassing of synthetic options. We pair these benefits with long service life and maintainability—because keeping a finish beautiful for decades is the most sustainable choice of all.
Our teams specify responsible primers, breathable build-ups, and sealers matched to exposure. Where appropriate, we pilot renewable-content topcoats and waterborne protectants. Sustainability isn’t a label in our process—it’s a design constraint we enjoy solving.
From Brief to Finish: Our Process
Clarity & Craft: A Five-Step Flow
- 1) Discovery: Site context, light study, substrate mapping, and performance criteria.
- 2) Material Direction: Lime, clay, or mineral micro-coating—defined by function and feel.
- 3) Sampling: Hand-made boards and on-site mock-ups under project lighting.
- 4) Application: Layered build-up with recorded cure windows and environmental controls.
- 5) Protection & Care: Topcoat selection, maintenance plan, and documentation for handover.
Palma de Mallorca: A Living Library of Surfaces
Our Palma showroom functions as both gallery and laboratory. Architects, developers, and homeowners can touch full-scale walls, compare pigments in real light, and evaluate sheen, texture, and edge detailing at 1:1 scale. We host material demos, specification workshops, and contractor trainings—ensuring the craft scales without losing its soul.
What This Means for Your Next Project
With localized stock planning, custom sampling, and certified installation, your timeline shortens and your risk decreases. You receive European-standard documentation, clear maintenance guidance, and finishes that align with hospitality-grade durability while retaining a home’s intimacy. Whether you are renovating a townhouse in Palma or delivering a cliff-side villa in Deià, we tailor the mineral system to the site—nothing off-the-shelf, everything considered.
Frequently Asked (Smart) Questions
How do these systems perform in humid, coastal settings? Mineral coatings excel here. Lime and clay allow walls to breathe and minimize trapped moisture, while our sealers and maintenance plans address exposure to salt air and UV.
Are the finishes suitable for wet rooms? Yes—with the correct build-up. We specify moisture-smart primers, continuous membranes where required, and sealers calibrated to splash zones.
Can we match existing stone or wood tones? Absolutely. Our color lab in Mallorca blends mineral pigments to echo local limestone, oak, and olive tones, keeping the palette regionally grounded.
What about long-term care? Most systems require only gentle pH-neutral cleaners. We provide care sheets and schedule periodic inspections for high-traffic hospitality projects.
“Partnerships matter when they elevate outcomes. With Stoopen & Meeus, we don’t just add products—we expand possibilities.”
— SolidRock Coatings
The Balearic Islands have a distinct visual language: stone courtyards, whitewashed planes, and light that changes character hour by hour. Mineral finishes honor that language. Through our exclusive partnership with Stoopen & Meeus, we’re able to translate architectural intent into tactile reality—responsibly, beautifully, and with the discipline you expect from SolidRock.