Looking for plasterer w lime plaster experience

[KirstyH]

Hi there, I would like to get an internal wall replastered with lime plaster, I'd be grateful for any recommendations. I'd also be interested in any feedback from people that have also done this. Thanks.

[KirstyH]

Still interested if there's any feedback - on plasterers or from people that have used lime plaster. One person I rang said he was getting more inquiries about this. Thanks very much.

[Seabag]

Why lime?

[Seabag]

DM'd you

[KirstyH]

Thanks very much. Lime plaster because I've read it's more breathable and is a better fit with old victorian brickwork, compared to the 'modern' materials used in post-war buildings. I'm no expert but with a bit of damp/condensation that seems like a good idea. I have been told it's better to get a plasterer that has experience of using lime plaster -hence asking on the forum.

I had wanted to get solid wall insulation put in at this point but it's so bloody difficult working out the various elements of managing energy & ventilation (insulation, walls, windows etc) to get a really good energy efficiency outcome. I didn't want to spend a fortune doing one thing to find the impact was completely undermined because e.g. I've got leaky old double glazing in the windows. You can pay Parity Projects to do a household audit but for a small flat that's quite dear (for me, but would definitely make sense for a whole house) plus the trickier thing of then finding the people to do the jobs. There are superhomes/eco-building networks but often the info is very technical for DIY-ers. In any case I missed all the govt grants for SW insulation and now can't afford to do it. I've gone back to Plan A - lime plaster!

[Charl70]

Hi there I'm a damp proofer and there now need for lime plaster , if I was plastering wall that's been hacked of back to brickwork ,then I would use westerham sand that has all salts washed out with pure cement (no chemical additive in ) and I would always add a sika waterproofer to the render mix ,then re skim , if it was a case of just re skimming then I would just seal with pva ,or sbr and re skim with multi finish , if you want me to pop over and give you a price give me a call ,07932505589 I have a few recommendations on the forum

Cheers dave

[KirstyH]

Thanks Dave and others

I went back online to find the things that had made me think lime would be the best option. I'm in an ordinary turn-of-century victorian terrace. The first one on conservation buildings probably came up linked to energy efficiency/conservation - I'm definitely in that + natural as possible department, so appreciate Dave's comments.

http://www.buildingconservation.com/articles/internallimeplast/internallimeplast.htm

https://www.buildinglimesforum.org.uk/why-use-lime

http://www.diyplastering.co.uk/limeplasterbenefits.html

[Alexyxx]

I agre with the reasons for lime plastering - and now need some lime plastering repair work - incluidng mouldings - on a ceiling - is there anyone round here who can do it ?

[MSGlendinning]

Try Grants plastering - http://www.grantsplastering.com/

[KirstyH]

Hi there - I was alerted to Kerry Kyriacou at http://www.limeandclayartisanplasterwork.com/specialist-lime-plastering/lime-plastering

He came round and gave me a good quote with a clear breakdown. In the end, I wasn't in a position to get it done at that point, but based on the initial visit and his obvious experience I'd have been confident to ask him to do the job.

Kirsty