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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.

Posted on October 11, 2018August 18, 2020 by Cornish Lime — 11 Comments

Why Use Beeck Mineral Paint

Portreath Huers Hut painted with Beeck Mineral Paints

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 ...

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Tags: beeck mineral paint, Breathable Paint, mineral paint
Posted on July 12, 2018August 25, 2020 by Adam Brown — 11 Comments

Hot Mixed Mortars

‘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...

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Posted on October 10, 2017October 23, 2019 by Cornish Lime — 6 Comments

What Are Mineral Paints

Beecks Building 4

A technical guide looking at the science and credentials of mineral paints examining the differences between them and conventional acrylic based paint systems

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Posted on January 12, 2017October 23, 2019 by Adam Brown — 2 Comments

Lime for Contemporary Construction

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.

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Posted on September 12, 2016October 24, 2019 by Adam Brown — 6 Comments

About Cornerstone Mortars

St Michael's Mount

Cornerstone is our brand new range of dry, ready mixed natural hydraulic lime mortars, renders and related products.

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Posted on June 15, 2016September 24, 2020 by Adam Brown — 62 Comments

Breathable Paints Explained

This article explains what exactly constitutes a breathable paint and where these paints can be used.

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Tag: introduction
Posted on June 14, 2016October 23, 2019 by Adam Brown — 2 Comments

The Cornerstone Render System – For Contemporary and New Build Construction

Celenit woodwool fibre board in newbuild

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...

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Category: Articles
Posted on February 11, 2015October 24, 2019 by Cornish Lime — 1 Comment

Lime in Building

Engine House By Sea - Exposed Location

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...

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Tag: introduction
Posted on February 11, 2015October 23, 2019 by Cornish Lime — Leave a comment

Prompt Natural Cement Technical Information

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.

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Posted on February 11, 2015October 24, 2019 by Cornish Lime — 2 Comments

An introduction to Decorating Old Buildings by Chris Counsell Msci

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...

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Tag: introduction
Posted on February 9, 2015July 30, 2020 by Cornish Lime — 19 Comments

Paint Stripping

Damaged Wall

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...

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Posted on February 9, 2015October 23, 2019 by Cornish Lime — Leave a comment

Health Impact of Common Paints Article

Internal Paint

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.

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Posted on December 13, 2014October 23, 2019 by Cornish Lime — 2 Comments

Lime Mortar for use in Today’s Restoration and New Build Projects

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...

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Posted on December 13, 2014October 23, 2019 by Cornish Lime — 6 Comments

Rapid Setting ‘Prompt Natural Cement’

Vicat Prompt and Tempo on harbour wall

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...

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Posted on December 13, 2014October 23, 2019 by Cornish Lime — 6 Comments

Natural Lime Putty for Restoration and New Build Projects

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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