^{WHAT WE DO...}

  ^DESIGN

  ^PROJECTS

  ^WORKSHOPS

  ^CONSULTING

  ^TEACHING

  ^LIBRARY

  ^CONTACT

Click HERE to
see our schedule
of UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Lime plasters are age-old beautiful finishes that are durable even in extreme weather conditions.  Lime plasters combine calcium hydroxide (hydrated lime) and sand, which cures slowly by reacting with carbon dioxide from the air.  Unlike cement stucco, lime plasters contribute very little greenhouse gas to the atmosphere.  Application is typically in three coats, which can be spray-applied or hand-trowelled.  Lime plasters are applied directly to strawbale walls without additional lathing, since the straw provides excellent surface area.

• overview of lime plaster, including ingredients, life-cycle, slaking, lathing, mixing techniques, and safety

• demonstration of mixing lime and trowelling techniques

• guided hands-on experience applying lime plasters to strawbale walls

Down to Earth Design, inc.
Sigi Koko, principal
215.540.2694 PA
202.302.3055 DC
admin@buildnaturally.com

©2000 Sigi Koko & Down to Earth