So it has been a very busy and productive week, with many changes. To begin with, our friend Keith (he lives near Liverpool) showed up on a surprise visit and was looking for something to do. So, of course!!!! First he finished the trench to put our water line in, and then began putting metal lath over the bales in preparation for the lime plaster. We have used chicken wire on other occasions, as well as the wire lath, and the lath works better for the lime plaster. If it were a natural mud plaster, the chicken wire would work fine. Then he and Pam began applying the first of what look to be 3 coats of plaster.
HI, PLEASE PLEASE wear long sleeves, pants, and gloves when handling the lime plaster. It is very drying, harsh to the skin, caustic to many, and wet lime soaking clothing, held against the skin will burn, and can also burn your eyes, nose, and face from the spatter.
ReplyDeleteWorking with bare hands and skin is a big problem!
Keep a hose with water available, or a bucket of clean water and a quart or litres of plain vinegar RIGHT where you are working. The lime effects can be neutralized immediately by pouring vinegar copiously onto the skin, and then washing with water. Water and soap alone will not do the job.
I wish you well on your home, just want you to be in great shape to enjoy it too.
Charmaine
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