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Badichaux Badimat/Lime paint – Limewash

Lime is a natural and living product. It is non toxic and has been shown to posses numerous qualities. Moreover, it is a good insulator (heat and noise) and combat humidity.
We recommand the use of Limewash in case of allergies, pulmon problems or asthma.
Lime is ecological and environment friendly because during carbonation it captures […]

Scratch and Brown coat using NHL

Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL)

St. Astier pure and natural hydraulic limes (NHL) have been in production for over 150 years. The characteristics of the raw materials are unique and consist of an undisturbed layer of calcareous rock infiltrated mainly by silica with only traces of other minerals. Millions of tons have been used successfully on […]

TADELAKT DECOLAKT Morrocan plaster

TADELAKT /DECO-LAKT plaster is a natural and eco-friendly lime plaster for indoor and outdoor decoration. The Tadelakt plaster is the traditional coating of the palaces, hammams and bathrooms of the Riads in Morocco. Tadelakt plaster has a luxurious, soft aspect with undulations, due to the work of the artisans who finish it. TADELAKT /DECO-LAKT plaster confers great decorative capacities; it provides […]

Why use paint lime on old buildings?

Many old buildings are constructed from relatively soft and porous materials such as brick, cob and some stone. Paint lime or Lime putty based mortar was normally used for bedding and plastering. The walls are usually solid without a damp proof course. Lime mortar is softer and weaker than stone, brick or cob therefore […]

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