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Lime Plaster
Getting Started - What is plaster/render?
Plastering or rendering is a method of using a coating similar od sand and lime over the existing brickwork/stonework. The difference between them is ...
Getting Started - Why Use Lime Plaster/Renders?
Why choosing lime plaster/render might be the right decision for your next project:
Historical Significance: Lime plaster/render has...
Getting Started - Hot Mixed Plasters/Renders
Ty-Mawr’s plasters and renders have always been manufactured as hot lime mixes. We have perfected hot mixes over the last 20 years producing high...
Design - Plaster Selection - Internal Options onto Boards
Base Coat
Top Coat
Ty-Mawr Lime Hemp Plaster
1 x 6mm Fine Hemp
1 x 6mm Fine...
Design - Internal Plaster Options onto Lath
Base Coat
Top Coat
Ty-Mawr Fat Lime Plaster
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Design - Internal Plaster Options onto Cob
Base Coat
Top Coat
Ty-Mawr Fat Lime Plaster
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Design - Internal Plaster Options onto Masonry (Stone/Brick/Block)
Internal Plaster Options onto Masonry (Stone/Brick/Block)
Base Coat
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Design - External Plaster Options onto Boards (Cork, Woodfibre & Wood Wool)
Base Coat
Top Coat
Secil Isovit Lime (Dry Hydraulic Premix)
2 x...
Design - External Plaster Options onto Cob/Rammed Earth/ Strawbale
External Plaster Options onto Cob/Rammed Earth/ Strawbale
Base Coat
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Design - External Plaster Options onto Lath
External Plaster Options onto Lath
Base Coat
Top Coat
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Design - External Render Options onto Hempcrete/ Hempcrete Block
External Render Options onto Hempcrete/Hempcrete Block
Base Coat
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Design - External Render Options onto Masonry (Stone/Brick/Block)
External Render Options onto Masonry (Stone/Brick/Block)
Base Coat
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Design - Are lime plasters suitable for around fireplaces
Yes – just allow the lime plaster to cure before lighting the fire.
Fat lime plasters are very suitable.
Follow installation guidelines with wood burners...
Design - Where is it appropriate to use NHL2 render and mortar?
Where is it appropriate to use NHL2 render and mortar?
NHL2 is Natural Hydraulic Lime with the lowest compressive strength in the banding...
Design - Why do we use synthetic fibres in our plasters?
As part of our Environmental Management system, we continually work to reduce our environmental footprint and that of our products. We review and set ...
Application - How to Rake Out a Wall
How to rake out a wall.
The application of lime plaster is more involved than using conventional plaster. It is highly recommended to use...
Design - Can I render on top of existing Limewash?
Can I render on top of existing Limewash?
It is difficult to advise on whether it is suitable to render on top of Limewash as it is dependent on a number...
Application - Wetting the wall
Preparing the surface
Lime plaster should be applied to a dampened surface, often the stones/bricks/laths will need to be sprayed with...
Application - How do I mix the plaster? What is 'knocking up'?
How do I mix the plaster? What is 'knocking up'?
Either type of mixer is suitable (pan / cement mixer)
It’s a good idea to have a sharp knife with...
Application - How do I add hair to Lime Plaster?
The application of lime plaster is more involved than using conventional plaster. It is highly recommended to use a plasterer experienced ...
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