This guide, "Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints: A How-To Guide to Using Natural Finishes" by Katy Bryce, published by Green Books in August 2015, is a comprehensive resource for understanding and applying natural finishes. It delves into the benefits of these materials for personal health, the environment, and building integrity, drawing on traditional methods. The book is intended for individuals seeking to create healthy and eco-friendly homes and buildings, offering practical instructions for applying lime- and clay-based plasters, renders, and paints.
This manual serves as an essential reference for anyone interested in natural building and finishing techniques. It covers the application of various natural finishes, provides design details for sustainable construction, and highlights the advantages of using traditional materials. The guide also includes a valuable online resource detailing suppliers, practitioners, and relevant courses, ensuring users have access to up-to-date information and support for their projects.
This book was previously published under the title Using Natural Finishes. With step-by-step instructions for applying lime- and clay-based plasters, renders, and paints, this manual features information on the benefits of natural finishes for personal health, the environment, and buildings. Drawing on traditional methods and materials for using lime and clay finishes on new and historic buildings, the handbook presents design details for using natural finishes to create healthy and eco-friendly homes and buildings. A comprehensive and up-to-date online resource guide to suppliers, practitioners, and courses is also included.
Author: Weissman, Adam
Author: Bryce, Katy
Publisher: Green Books
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints: A How-To Guide to Using Natural Finishes
Pages: 00264 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00264 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2015-08-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780857842695
Category: Crafts & Hobbies : General
This book was previously published under the title Using Natural Finishes. With step-by-step instructions for applying lime- and clay-based plasters, renders, and paints, this manual features information on the benefits of natural finishes for personal health, the environment, and buildings. Drawing on traditional methods and materials for using lime and clay finishes on new and historic buildings, the handbook presents design details for using natural finishes to create healthy and eco-friendly homes and buildings. A comprehensive and up-to-date online resource guide to suppliers, practitioners, and courses is also included.
Author: Weissman, Adam
Author: Bryce, Katy
Publisher: Green Books
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints: A How-To Guide to Using Natural Finishes
Pages: 00264 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00264 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2015-08-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780857842695
Category: Crafts & Hobbies : General