Art & Craft of Plastering

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The natural designation indicates that the raw material - a type of limestone known as clayey marl - is simply mined and burnt with no further additions.

A deep dive into the original use of plaster, and its significance to help better understand veneers.

This article will cover the classification of NHL's and highlight the balanced rationale based on experience, science, and practical use reflected in the European standard.

The sustainability of lime has persevered over centuries up centuries.

As we considered in our previous article on lime, it is perhaps the most prized and exceedingly versatile building material of the modern world.

A look into the creation of gypsum.

Since clay is almost always readily available, we sometimes take it for granted.

Now it's time to consider the aggregates and occasionally fibers that typically compose the greater percentage of the volume and mass of a plaster

We're not just talking about the binders you used to put your schoolwork in either.

The writing is in the sand—or should we say plaster?