Nelson, BC
1-250-505-4532
info@naturalplasters.ca
1-250-505-4532
info@naturalplasters.ca
The Natural Plaster Company
Green Building , Renovations & Natural Building
Projects
Specializing in all aspects of
Clay Plasters
& Paints
The Natural Plaster Company | Nelson, BC | 1-250-505-4532 |
info@naturalplasters.ca
Natural
walls & Natural Plasters:
In Canada strawbale, cob and lightclay are common natural building methods that are very compatible with natural plasters. A common mistake is using any type of wire or plastic mesh on strawbale walls with natural plasters. Stucco wire works great with cement stucco, but most natural builders/plasterers I`ve met advocate not using stucco wire with clay plaster. All of the failing clay plasters I`ve seen have stucco wire underneath. (A final coat of interior clay plaster can be applied to an existing layer of stucco without problems.)
Contact me if you need to know how to build, prepare or plaster your walls without stucco wire.
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What is Earthen (Clay) Plaster?
Earthen plasters are used as base coats to fill in the surface of strawbale, cob, lightclay & adobe walls. Clay (from the local ground), sand and chopped straw are used. Natural plasters are more breathable than cement stucco and have a lower environmental impact, as well as being made with non-toxic materials. Guidance is recommended to figure out the recipe and how to process/mix ingredients. It pays to do a good quality base coat because the final coat will be much easier.
Clay Finish Plasters and Paints:
Clay finish plasters are durable finish that are easy to repair & they naturally repel dust. They can easily be clay painted in the future if you decide to change the color. Powdered clay and fine sands are often used in final coats to get a consistent finish. Other additives such as fine fiber, flour paste and pigments are also added. Almost any color can be created by combining non-toxic pigments and clays. The finished surface can range between ultra smooth and highly textured. Mica & chopped straw can be added for added for feature walls.