Lime plaster is a great building material that can help regulate the moisture within a building. Lime plasters prevent damp issues by absorbing and evaporating away any trapped water; the correct paints must be used so this process isn’t stopped. So what are the best paints for lime plaster? The most important factor to consider … Read more
In today’s buildings, we often think that the stronger the mortar, the better. This is, in fact, not the case at all. Contrary to popular belief, building mortars which are too strong can have very negative consequences on the building they are used on. So what happens if the mortar is too strong? Mortars should … Read more
Common questions when working with lime plasters are around their breathable nature. Many lime plasters have been replaced with cement and gypsum in old buildings, leading to damp and trapped water issues. So do lime plasters help to prevent dampness? Lime plaster and render help to draw moisture out of places that it shouldn’t be … Read more
As you may have heard, lime mortars are a fantastic building material. They can help protect buildings and their stonework. But how do you know if you should use lime mortars for your project? Most houses built before the 1900s were constructed with lime. Any building constructed initially with lime building materials must have similar … Read more
It can be highly frustrating to see your brand-new lime mortar beginning to crack after lots of hard work and effort to get it right. So what are the main reasons that will cause lime mortar to crack, and how do you stop it from cracking? The most common causes of fresh lime mortar cracking … Read more
It can be difficult to know what building materials can and can’t be used in combination with lime plasters. There’s a lot of conflicting information on the topic of gypsum and lime plaster. People commonly ask whether you can apply gypsum over lime plaster. You should never skim over lime plaster with gypsum plaster. Gypsum … Read more
Lime is a very versatile building material. There are a few different types of lime that are used in construction. Each lime has different benefits and drawbacks for certain applications. So what are the 3 main types of lime? The 3 main types of lime are quicklime, hydraulic lime and hydrated lime. Quicklime is slaked … Read more
Lime plasters create a beautiful finish. They are a very versatile building material and there are many ways to finish lime plaster to create different textures. Traditionally, lime plaster was often finished with a coarse or grainy texture. In modern times, we tend to like flat smooth surfaces. So can you get a smooth finish … Read more
In today’s economy, lime plastering or rendering is often more expensive than simply using cement or gypsum plaster. This is because the material cost itself has risen and because of their nature. Lime building materials require more aftercare than modern alternatives, and the labour cost is also normally higher. So inevitably, this begs the question. … Read more
It can be difficult to find good information on what paints can be used with lime plaster. In this article, we will be looking into what characteristics paints need to have to be appropriate for use on lime plasters. Lime plasters and renders, when used correctly, add a beautiful finishing touch to walls and ceilings, … Read more