Product Information
Using Natural Finishes is now available under the new title Clay and lime renders, plasters and paints. With the increasing awareness of eco-building techniques alongside the desire to make our homes healthier, the historical benefits of using natural renders and paints are being rediscovered. Using Natural Finishes is an in-depth guide to the selection, mixing and application of lime and clay based plasters, renders, paints and washes. Providing step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations to show the practical elements of working with lime and clay-based finishes, the authors demonstrate how these natural breathable plasters and paints can be used on a wide variety of wall surfaces, including traditional and eco-build materials like cob, strawbale and stone, as well as modern plasterboard and concrete surfaces, with stunning results. Easy to follow DIY projects guide the reader through all aspects of using these natural finishes, with beautiful photographs of techniques and examples from the UK and abroad. Key words: cob, eco-building, natural building, strawbale, earthen plasters, earth plasters, clay plasters, natural paints, sustainable building, lime plasters, lime paints, lime wash, alis, casein, clay paints, eco paints, green paints.Product Identifiers
PublisherGreen Pharmacy Books
ISBN-139781900322164
eBay Product ID (ePID)86341014
Product Key Features
Number of Pages264 Pages
Publication NameUsing Natural Finishes: Lime and Clay Based Plasters, Renders and Paints-A Step-By-Step Guide
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBuilding Services Engineering
AuthorAdam Weismann, Katy Bryce
SeriesSustainable Building
Dimensions
Item Height255 mm
Item Weight930 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorKaty Bryce, Adam Weismann