Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints: A How-To Guide to Using Natural Finishes Volume 9

Name: Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints: A How-To Guide to Using Natural Finishes Volume 9
Brand: Bloomsbury USA
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An in-depth guide with step-by-step instructions on how to select, mix and apply lime- and clay- based plasters, renders, paints and washes. 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. Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints is a detailed guide to the selection, mixing and application of lime- and clay-based plasters, renders, paints and washes. It provides step-by-step instructions for applying lime- and clay-based plasters, renders and paints, and information on the benefits of natural finishes for personal health, the environment, and for buildings. The book draws on traditional methods & materials for using lime & clay finishes on new and historic buildings, and also includes a comprehensive and up-to-date online resource guide to suppliers, practitioners and courses. 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.

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Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 264
Release Date:: 2016-10-24
Publication Date:: 2015-06-04
Publisher:: Bloomsbury USA
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 08578426920714872784
ISBN13:: 9780857842695
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 939 g
Height:: 205 cm
Width:: 257 cm
Thickness:: 20 cm

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