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Art & Craft of Plastering
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Patrick Webb writes about interior plaster, with an emphasis on historical and decorative applications.

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EU standards for natural hydraulic lime

European Standard for Building Lime

A comprehensible guide to the EU standards for natural hydraulic lime.
Patrick Webb
September 1, 2018
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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.
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lime and plastering

Historical Plaster and the Irreplaceable Lime

The Lime of Our Lives
Patrick Webb
August 1, 2018
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The sustainability of lime has persevered over centuries up centuries.
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Gypsum Panels for Single-family Homes

Hydraulic Lime Vs. Pure Form of Lime

What are the distinctions between a hydraulic vs. pure form of lime?
Patrick Webb
July 6, 2018
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As we considered in our previous article on lime, it is perhaps the most prized and exceedingly versatile building material of the modern world.
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gypsum plastering

The Creation of Gypsum

Art & Craft of Plastering Gypsum: Plaster Magic
Patrick Webb
May 4, 2018
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A look into the creation of gypsum.
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clay and plastering

Clay: The Original Plaster Binder

Art & Craft of Plastering
Patrick Webb
March 2, 2018
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Since clay is almost always readily available, we sometimes take it for granted.
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Gypsum plaster molding

Plaster Aggregates and Fibers

Patrick Webb
February 2, 2018
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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
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plaster binders

Plaster Binders—Mineral Glue

Patrick Webb
December 5, 2017
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We're not just talking about the binders you used to put your schoolwork in either.
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Plaster

What is Plaster?

Patrick Webb
October 1, 2017
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The writing is in the sand—or should we say plaster?
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Plaster vocabulary

Interior Plastering Vocabulary

In order to make it in this industry, you will need to understand the basic day-to-day terms used on the job site.
Patrick Webb
March 1, 2017
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The foundations of a good trade education is an understanding of the plaster industry’s vocabulary.
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