jan&petebooth

Thanks  to all for all these speedy replies. I think I may have the Maison & Travaux article out in France  -that's what gave me the  idea for using some sort of wash on wood. But I havn't ever worked with lime products! We want to use a white distemper on the walls, some of which are lime plaster, some modern plaster. I want to use  a colour of some sort on the sloping ceiling rafters, not the main oak beams. We also need to buy a small amount  natural lime to do a small amountof repair patching to replace some cement infill.   Does anyone know where the products are sold over in France -particularly in Brittany -we have found some UK outlets but it wouldbe useful to know of places in France too.   I would be interested in 'recipes' -presumably this allows better choiceof colour?   Thanks and best wishes   Jan Booth  

Does anyone know where to buy lime paint or wash in Brittany please preferably in 22 or 56 -we have a lime plastered internal wall with existing lime based paint and so do not want to paint over with a synthetic paint!   I have also read a french article on tinting wooden beams with lime washes -has anyone tried this please?   ManyThanks Jan