USING LIME PLASTER
Lime plaster is an internal wall finish that has been used for thousands of years and is still in use today, thanks to its many benefits. It’s used for plastering the surface of internal walls and ceilings before painting.
It is made up of a mixture of lime, sand and water — sometimes fibres such as animal hair are added to strengthen the mix and to ensure a good bind with the substructure. The lime for the plaster is a product of limestone, chalk or seashells formed from calcium carbonate that have been burnt to produce quick-lime.
There are two main types of lime: Non-hydraulic lime is made from
