crazyanglais Posted April 10, 2003 Share Posted April 10, 2003 Hi, hope someone can help. Does anyone know how to lime wash an exterior stone wall. The exposed wall used to be inside and is made up of small stones, I could point it but it'll take ages! Thought that limewashing would be a good alternative, it was originally limed/some kind of lime render, also as it's a north east facing wall I thought that liming would give it better protection. Any advice gratefully received.Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorejw Posted April 10, 2003 Share Posted April 10, 2003 Try www.stastier.co.uk or www.buildingconservation.com (the Cornish Lime Company) where you can find plenty of advice about products and techniques. My advice - 4 thin coats is better than one thick coat, but have only used this on internal walls.John and Angie Moore (17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan E Posted April 10, 2003 Share Posted April 10, 2003 In general apply several thin coats and build up the finish. See the following link for detailed directions -http://www.mikewye.co.uk/mikelimewashing.htmMIke Wye is also a good source of materials if you are based in the UK and they run one day courses on the use of traditional lime based materials which I found very useful.Best RegardsAlan E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 I found by chance an internet site which appears to give technical advice on a variety of things including lime washing. If it is any help to you it is WWW.OLDHOUSESTORE.CO.UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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