General
Exposed concrete
Fair-faced structural concrete left visible—needs coatings tuned to humid jungle cycles.
Exposed concrete walls celebrate raw casting patterns instead of hiding them behind paint.
In Bali’s humidity, untreated fair-face concrete can show streaking (“weeping”) unless matte sealers or breathable coatings are specified for the microclimate.
Contrast with honed floor finishes discussed under Polished concrete.
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