The finish that makes a house memorable. And the crew that keeps it that way.
Microcement, polished plaster and stucco applied by our own trained crew; scheduled preventive maintenance; and full residential construction.
- 2019
- Founded
- 15
- Documented projects
- 8
- Towns across the bay
- 3
- Service pillars
We have worked with
- One&Only Mandarina
- Rosewood Mandarina
- Punta Mita
- El Tigre Club de Golf
- Actinver
- Xinalani
- Los Tigres Residencial
- Nauka
- Enrique García Arquitectos
Chukum, microcement and polished plaster
Chukum
The Mayan finish that is waterproof by nature, not because of a sealer. Natural chukum tree resin with white cement and limestone.
- Rated for constant immersion
- Pools, fountains and exteriors
- Warm ochre, turquoise under water
Microcement
Seamless floors and walls, 2 to 3 mm, applied over the existing floor without demolition. Walkable, sealed, made for bathrooms and high traffic.
- Over existing floors
- Bathrooms, stairs, kitchens
- Custom colour and veining
Polished plaster
The wall finish par excellence and the most underrated. Same seamless look as microcement at a fraction of the cost, where nobody walks.
- Interior and exterior walls
- Colour mixed on site
- Polished plaster and stucco
Documented work, not renderings
Every project lists location, year, scope of work and construction photography. If it is here, it was built.
Casa Chachalacas
Polished plaster on walls and microcement floors throughout, with hand-executed curves and niches.
Surf Punta de Mita
Custom carpentry, building systems, artisan tile installation and decorative fittings for hospitality units.
Casa Rosada
Chukum pool, polished plaster, polished stucco and microcement in custom-mixed colour.
Casa Troncos
Built fire pit, exterior lighting design and finishes facing the lagoon.
Casa Orendain
Cistern, pump room, service house and padel court on an occupied property.
Water, traffic or neither: that is the whole decision
These are the most requested finishes in the bay and the ones that age worst when applied badly. ArquiVal executes all three with its own trained crew, never subcontracted, and documents every coat.
- ChukumWaterproof by composition, not by sealer. The only one rated for constant immersion: pool shells, fountains, walls that take rain head-on.
- MicrocementThin-layer system with sealer, 2 to 3 mm, over an existing floor without demolition. Walkable: floors, bathrooms, stairs.
- Polished plasterFine mineral coating under a millimetre, troweled to a polish. Walls only, and a fraction of the cost. Stucco is its thicker, more humidity-tolerant version.
How a project runs with ArquiVal
Five stages with defined deliverables. You know what you get and when, from the first site visit to handover.
Site visit and survey
On-site measurement, review of existing conditions and scope definition. Free within the bay.
Design and budget
Architectural drawings, line-item schedule and a budget with unit prices.
Permits
Building licences and municipal permits before Bahía de Banderas or Puerto Vallarta.
Supervised execution
Structure, systems and carpentry with an on-site superintendent, payroll control and weekly photo reports.
Finishes and handover
Fine finishes, punch list, detailed cleaning and handover with a written warranty.
What people ask before hiring
What does a maintenance plan cover for a house that sits empty for months?
Scheduled inspection of waterproofing, plumbing, electrical, hardware and moisture, plus a photo report after every visit. It is built around the owner’s calendar and around the bay’s rainy season, June through October, which is when most failures appear.
What is the difference between microcement and polished plaster?
Polished plaster is a fine mineral coating troweled over a wall, minimal thickness, visible veining. Microcement is a multi-coat system with sealer, 2 to 3 mm, that does resist foot traffic and moisture, which is why it goes on floors and in bathrooms. For decorative interior walls, polished plaster is usually enough and costs less.
Can microcement go over an existing floor?
In most cases yes, provided the slab is level, free of rising damp and has no loose pieces. It is applied over existing tile or concrete after surface preparation, which avoids demolition and cuts both time and cost.
What does it cost to build a house in Banderas Bay?
It depends on the level of finishes and on the topography of the lot. ArquiVal quotes by line-item schedule with unit prices, not by a closed price per square metre, so every item can be compared and audited. The site visit and initial estimate are free within the bay.
Tell us what you need
Finishes or maintenance
Microcement, polished plaster, waterproofing or an annual plan. Send photos of the space on WhatsApp and we will give you a range the same day.
WhatsApp usDesign or new construction
Projects with drawings, permits and a line-item budget. We come back with a formal proposal in under five business days.
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