TY  - JOUR
AB  - Discusses the identification, treatment and application of the
right finishes to early buildings, with particular emphasis on
lime‐based materials. Examines the role of lime in historical building
construction and the lime cycle. Outlines limewash varieties and looks
at its traditional use, mentioning its advantageous ability to breathe
and cut down on condensation problems. Describes removing old paint and
the appropriate use of distemper. Suggests that despite drawbacks,
lime‐based materials are cheaper and more enjoyable to use than modern
equivalents.
VL  - 9
IS  - 4
SN  - 0263-080X
DO  - 10.1108/02630809110031592
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/02630809110031592
AU  - Schofield Jane
PY  - 1991
Y1  - 1991/01/01
TI  - Finishing off – using limewash and distemper in old buildings
T2  - Structural Survey
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 364
EP  - 369
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -