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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Art&Craft of Plastering

Patrick Webb: Spanish Natural Cement

An inside look into the manufacturing processes behind lime plaster.

Patrick Webb

October 1, 2019

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I’ve been using natural cements and natural hydraulic limes in the traditional plastering craft for many years. However, I never had the opportunity to visit a quarry where the unique limestones used to produce them are mined.

An Introduction to Traditional Plaster Blends

Examining which plaster binders can be mixed together, and which should best be avoided.

Patrick Webb

July 1, 2019

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For the past few years here at Walls & Ceilings magazine, we’ve been considering the fundamentals of traditional plasters.

How Can Cement be Natural?

Historic roots and modern uses of natural cements.

Patrick Webb

May 1, 2019

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The natural designation indicates that the raw material - a type of limestone known as clayey marl - is simply mined and burnt with no further additions.

History of Veneer Plastering

Patrick Webb

March 1, 2019

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A deep dive into the original use of plaster, and its significance to help better understand veneers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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