Picture courtesy of Ty Mawr Lime The difference in breathability through a wall is really important. For the past 100 years we have worked with the notion of making the outside more waterproof to stop any water from getting into …
Some people are looking for a gypsum style finish on their lime plastered walls. The temptation for some (especially builders) is just to plaster gypsum onto the lime plaster. This is not a pretty relationship between the two and even …
One of the major mistakes that we see in refurbishment of old solid walled houses is the use of modern materials over over the original substrates. I have written before about the use of cement render over these types of …
Gypsum plastering is the modus operandi of the common plasterer. It is smooth, fine and cheap and colleges train people how to work it and get it looking as flat as you like. What is there not to like? On …
I have been busy removing old wall paper from an old lime plaster wall at home and I have discovered that: a. Non breathable paint sticks very well to wall paper b. Wall paper paste as a tendency to stick …
Lime can be difficult to get to grips with and use properly, especially for DIYers who might be more used to cement. Lime putty takes a bit more understanding than cement as it sets in a different way. Hydraulic lime, …
Once you have chosen your paint there are some tips that you need to know about their use. Natural paints are largely designed to work like conventional paints, but there are some differences that can make a big impact on …
Choosing paints can be an issue as there are a wide range of considerations that you need to be aware of. Some of which are more important that others. Natural paints are unlike most conventional paints as they are dependent …
It can be very strange to find that you have damp patches in the middle of your walls downstairs. Paint doesn’t dry and will eventually fall off, even if it is natural paint. Claypaint applied in these areas will be …
Damp on internal walls at approx. 1 m above the ground Read more »
