Why Use Beeck Mineral Paint
Beeck paints are fully vapour permeable, environmentally friendly, have low VOC's and are is the only brand to offer active silicate paints, which creates an incredibly durable finish.Beeck paints ...
Read More »Working with Lime requires more knowledge and understanding than other elements in the building trade. That’s why our team, with decades of experience of working with and manufacturing lime, have put together a series of articles to help beginners and experts alike to understand more about working with lime.
Beeck paints are fully vapour permeable, environmentally friendly, have low VOC's and are is the only brand to offer active silicate paints, which creates an incredibly durable finish.Beeck paints ...
Read More »‘Hot mix’, ‘hot limes’ and ‘hot-mixed mortars’ are lime mortars consisting of quicklime, water and an aggregate such as sand which when mixed produce heat...
Read More »A technical guide looking at the science and credentials of mineral paints examining the differences between them and conventional acrylic based paint systems
Read More »The benefits of using lime to create a vapour open construction are well known for historic solid walled buildings, however its use in modern construction is not so well documented.
Read More »Cornerstone is our brand new range of dry, ready mixed natural hydraulic lime mortars, renders and related products.
Read More »This article explains what exactly constitutes a breathable paint and where these paints can be used.
Read More »The Cornerstone Render System is designed for the renovation of cavity wall construction or complete new builds. Based on a formulation of Natural Hydraulic Lime, Cement, Sand and Working Aids, th...
Read More »The use of building limes have increased considerably in recent years and for very good reason; these relatively simple materials are essential to the structural welfare of historic buildings, a fa...
Read More »Prompt is a rapid set cement with a wide range of controlled setting times. It is a widely versatile material and can be used safely with drinking water.
Read More »Paints have been an important part of human life since the very beginnings of civilization with cave paintings being used for education and decoration as long as 40,000 years ago. Since the develop...
Read More »In our experience the two biggest culprits of damp in old buildings are cement and modern, synthetic based paints, so if your property is built in the “traditional” manner, as solid composite mason...
Read More »You may not know that most paints and finishes are made from chemicals that are toxic and irritating to humans and animals. These chemicals can off-gas indefinitely into the atmosphere in your home.
Read More »The use of natural lime mortars and renders has increased considerably in recent years compared to just a couple of decades ago. These simple, basic materials are fundamentally important to the lon...
Read More »This fast setting waterproof cement is so versatile that it is constantly finding new uses throughout New Build and Restoration projects. With the addition of measured amounts of Tempo retardant, i...
Read More »Lime putty is not used on its own it is the binder where the putty is mixed with a suitable sand in the correct ratio to make a lime mortar, lime render or a lime plaster, to name its main functions.
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