Tag Archives: earth-based plaster

Lime vs Cement

September 25, 2009

OK maybe this is a little biased, but all and all I found it to be a pretty decent synopses of the differences between lime and cement especially regarding plaster and mortars:
LIME VS CEMENT

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Tadelakt – SF Designer Loves It

September 23, 2009

Great post about Tadelakt from San Fran interior designer Kit Golson on her Chic Provence blog.
If I may quote Kit:
“The first time I saw tadelakt was in St. Tropez, France, several years ago. I was immediately transfixed by the pearlescent, translucent, hand-rubbed-all-the-way-to-glossy, impervious-to-water finish.
Designers in France are using it today for its silky [...]

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Why you should care about indoor air quality

July 7, 2009

Wondering why we stress Venetian plaster’s green qualities (non-VOC, naturally mold-resistant)?
People are becoming more and more concerned about indoor air quality. Homes plagued with VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) or mold can negatively impact the health of the occupants. According to Green By Design, “an estimated 15% of the U.S. population — millions of people — [...]

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