All the information you will need to make and apply lime plaster. Lime plaster is eco friendly, breathable and water repellent and inexpensive if you do it yourself.
love seeing the natural lime plaster ... great health benefits when done on the interior. the mesh is perfect for outside. ( for inside it's best to use an adhesive .. like larson's plaster weld .. its pink so you can really see the coverage well ). .. you can do plaster over wood lathe, metal mesh, or gypsum OR magensium oxide board . excellent choice because its very flexible and self healing. thanks for the video !
Great video mate, there is a lot of information where people don't differentiate between hydraulic and hydrated lime. So great you told us which you were using, I wish we could get hydraulic lime (NHL) in the US, but it's pricey.
Do you do the process of "knocking up" where the sand and given amount of lime putty are beaten until the calcium binds to the sand? It starts out pretty dry but after the process of beating it for 20-30 minutes, if done by hand, will become more workable. You can also do it with a mortar mixer. You do this instead of adding water to get the right consistency. This is the traditional process apparently and will make a stronger plaster. Adding water can make it weaker and the process of knocking up will make the chemical process go better and bind better.
Great job and thanks for sharing! Can you/should you, paint the finished surface and with what type of paint? There are many types of concrete color dyes, that might be an option.
Hi, for indoor lime plastering, does one usually apply another layer of pure lime putty on top of lime plaster ? If so, is it for a smoother finish or for better durability or both ?
Good question. It would be great if somebody who knows what they are talking about answered it. I thought someone would just apply 1 layer inside or outside. It seems like the second layer would not have enough to grab a hold of even with that scratch.
Gud job,,what is the curing of lime plastering?it is curing like cement plaster that wetting after applying plastering two or three days or lime plaster no need wetting??
Can you put lime plaster onto a painted drywall? I’m looking to use a limewash finish but I need to plaster over an existing painted wall for the limewash to stick
Just guessing here, but I'd say no. I think drywall and plaster are mutually exclusive. It's probably one or the other, not both at the same time. Again, just a guess.
Could this plaster be used for interior solid brick walls? Thanks for making this video. Finding proper information on hydrated lime is very difficult to find.
Not sure I seem to remember reading that type s is the type to get. Wish I knew the difference between them I used hydrated lime from a feed store. It was the only kind I could find locally
@@off-gridhomesteading7269 hydrated is partially slaked quicklime that you can slake with water to putty, in 24 hours, its less reactive so therefore safer to use. Quicklime is for hot mixes. Putty is made from quick or hydrated. NHL is completely different and can't be slaked to a putty.
Isnt it much stronger if you also add cement to the mix? All the stucco/plaster Mexicans in AZ all use a cement based plaster with lime added. Ive never seen any stucco/plaster crew ever use just lime/sand. Seems like it would be far less durable?
Yes I have used it on fireplace surrounds before (brick). The problem is that the soot will stain the lime plaster and any sooty surface that you plaster over will start to stain through as the building material breath👍🏼
any hardware store or garden center. look for "hydrated lime" its the same stuff people put on their garden soil to correct soil pH. Its usually rather cheap. where I live 20kg (44pounds) costs 12$
Cannot stress the importance of eyewear and protective equipment as lime will burn the body. Looking at the tennis shoes, I've known of young apprentices getting lime burns on their toes due to this practice when the shoes get wet.
It`s extremely important to wear safety gloves and glasses. I even use a plastic shield and safety glasses together. As the saying goes - better safe and sorry.
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The best video on lime plaster I have watched. Thanks for the video
It looks so good, especially when you are putting it on above that window.
Very nice information . there are very few people like you . God bless long life to you
love seeing the natural lime plaster ... great health benefits when done on the interior. the mesh is perfect for outside. ( for inside it's best to use an adhesive .. like larson's plaster weld .. its pink so you can really see the coverage well ). .. you can do plaster over wood lathe, metal mesh, or gypsum OR magensium oxide board . excellent choice because its very flexible and self healing. thanks for the video !
You are welcome||
Very informative
Good job 👍
nice work
my dad and i use lime render for patch up work and straw bale work we use brighton cement hydrated lime. stay safe from australia.
Dear sir. You got my subs and thumbs but most important my total respect. Thank you so much for the lessons.
Welcome!
Great video mate, there is a lot of information where people don't differentiate between hydraulic and hydrated lime. So great you told us which you were using, I wish we could get hydraulic lime (NHL) in the US, but it's pricey.
Thanks for teaching us.Im going to try it.
You’re welcome 😊
Do you do the process of "knocking up" where the sand and given amount of lime putty are beaten until the calcium binds to the sand? It starts out pretty dry but after the process of beating it for 20-30 minutes, if done by hand, will become more workable. You can also do it with a mortar mixer. You do this instead of adding water to get the right consistency. This is the traditional process apparently and will make a stronger plaster. Adding water can make it weaker and the process of knocking up will make the chemical process go better and bind better.
Great job and thanks for sharing! Can you/should you, paint the finished surface and with what type of paint? There are many types of concrete color dyes, that might be an option.
Great suggestion!
Limewash
Hi, for indoor lime plastering, does one usually apply another layer of pure lime putty on top of lime plaster ? If so, is it for a smoother finish or for better durability or both ?
Good question. It would be great if somebody who knows what they are talking about answered it. I thought someone would just apply 1 layer inside or outside. It seems like the second layer would not have enough to grab a hold of even with that scratch.
Gud job,,what is the curing of lime plastering?it is curing like cement plaster that wetting after applying plastering two or three days or lime plaster no need wetting??
Can you put lime plaster onto a painted drywall? I’m looking to use a limewash finish but I need to plaster over an existing painted wall for the limewash to stick
Just guessing here, but I'd say no. I think drywall and plaster are mutually exclusive. It's probably one or the other, not both at the same time. Again, just a guess.
Could this plaster be used for interior solid brick walls? Thanks for making this video. Finding proper information on hydrated lime is very difficult to find.
Not sure
I seem to remember reading that type s is the type to get. Wish I knew the difference between them
I used hydrated lime from a feed store.
It was the only kind I could find locally
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@@off-gridhomesteading7269 hydrated is partially slaked quicklime that you can slake with water to putty, in 24 hours, its less reactive so therefore safer to use. Quicklime is for hot mixes. Putty is made from quick or hydrated. NHL is completely different and can't be slaked to a putty.
Isnt it much stronger if you also add cement to the mix? All the stucco/plaster Mexicans in AZ all use a cement based plaster with lime added. Ive never seen any stucco/plaster crew ever use just lime/sand. Seems like it would be far less durable?
CEMENT IS NOT ECO FRIENDLY
Can you use S Lime for lime plaster? S Lime is commonly found t home depot? Would it require a few days of water absorption too?
I will ask him and let you know.
Can you use this lime plaster formula on a stone fireplace?
Good question.
Yes I have used it on fireplace surrounds before (brick). The problem is that the soot will stain the lime plaster and any sooty surface that you plaster over will start to stain through as the building material breath👍🏼
And the stone must have a key for the plaster to adhere to
How did you source your bags of lime?
any hardware store or garden center. look for "hydrated lime" its the same stuff people put on their garden soil to correct soil pH. Its usually rather cheap. where I live 20kg (44pounds) costs 12$
How is it holding up to the weather?
See the new video he made on waterproofing lime plaster. He tells all.
How does it ever cure on the wall, when it can sit in water for 2 years and still be workable?
MAGIC.
Lime motor bnava lime pani tank katel divas rakhvu.
Minimum 1 week. 1 mahina rakha to best hai
Cannot stress the importance of eyewear and protective equipment as lime will burn the body. Looking at the tennis shoes, I've known of young apprentices getting lime burns on their toes due to this practice when the shoes get wet.
Goat hair not plastic fibres. Don't use it with metal either its a strong alkaline.
It`s extremely important to wear safety gloves and glasses. I even use a plastic shield and safety glasses together. As the saying goes - better safe and sorry.
Your beard had me fooled
Thought u we're gonna be a good plasterer😂
You don’t need to scratch if lime on lime.
Too much lime, i would have used more sand.....like 5 to 6 parts to 1 of sand.
metal mesh is just junk
What do you suggest other than galvanized 16 gauge expanded metal lath at the exterior? perhaps 17 gauge 1 1/2 inch stucco netting?
and you recommend?
@@TRM1294 wooden laths or fibre glass mesh if absolutely you must. Metal and strong alkalines like lime do not mix.
Are you building a Verdi cage?