Lime render is the first coat of
lime "
plaster
Plaster is a building material used for the protective or decorative coating of walls and ceilings and for moulding and casting decorative elements. In English, "plaster" usually means a material used for the interiors of buildings, while "re ...
or the like" applied to the external surfaces of traditionally-built stone or brick buildings.
It allows the building to 'breathe' – as lime is porous, it allows for the collection and
evaporation of
moisture.
Portland cement in contrast, an often applied
render for stone or brick buildings, traps
moisture behind the stonework, which can result in the erosion of the
masonry.
A lime render may be covered by a
lime wash
Whitewash, or calcimine, kalsomine, calsomine, or lime paint is a type of paint made from slaked lime (calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2) or chalk calcium carbonate, (CaCO3), sometimes known as "whiting". Various other additives are sometimes use ...
.
References
External links
Some explanations on a commercial website
Wallcoverings
Building materials
Plastering
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