![]() ![]() ![]() Recommended application: prime the surface for Diamond Tadelakt with our special Diamond lime primer.įIRST COAT: apply Diamond Tadelakt with our Diamond Pro stainless steel trowel, evenly. It is a breathable natural plaster, able to repel water.ĭiamond Tadelakt is a traditional plaster based on white agricultural lime, calcareous inert, clays and special additives, which make it easy to apply.ĭiamond Tadelakt is available in white powder form, and it has to be mixed with clean water of about (28% - 30%). It is suitable for walls and ceilings it can be compressed and compacted to smooth finish.ĭiamond Tadelakt is recommended particularly for wet or humid environments. DIAMOND Tadelakt is a natural hydraulic lime decorative plaster. Michael is the lead plasterer at Camel’s Back Construction, where he has worked with a variety of earth and lime-based plasters, including tadelakt. Since then he has brought his knowledge of ecology, and a science-based approach, to natural building – especially natural plastering. Michael Henry was trained as an ecologist, and began his career as a natural builder in 2004, working with Camel’s Back Construction. Mix materials and the necessary tools to continue with tadelakt will be available for sale at a reasonable cost. Students will practice on two small projects of their own. Participants will learn to mix, apply and burnish a tadelakt-type plaster made with locally available materials. This summer I will be offering another introductory tadelakt workshop through the Endeavour Centre, in Peterborough Ontario. Its unique beauty comes partly from the final burnishing, which is done with a smooth stone. Tadelakt is a highly polished, waterproof lime plaster that originates in Morocco. To register for this workshop, or receive updates about other workshops, contact Location There’s a pub / restaurant within walking distance. One day workshop fee 50$, Two day fee 100$, or Pay What You CanĬommute from Montreal is less than 1 hour, or rudimentary camping is free. A simple strawbale cabin, perfect for a couple, can be rented for the night. Instructor Michael Henry will share knowledge garnered from nearly a decade working with Camel’s Back Construction, a company that specializes in plastering straw bale buildings. There will be the option to buy some tools and materials. Participants will leave with the knowledge and recipes to get started in natural plastering, including a simple plaster recipe that can be used over drywall or painted walls. Emphasis throughout will be on learning, not covering wall area. On the first day (June 21) participants will learn to mix and apply earth and lime-stabilized earth base coats, the following day (June 22) we will review the basics of earth and lime finish coats, with hands on application of lime plaster and test samples of earth. For exterior application earth can be used in combination with lime.Our next plaster workshop is scheduled for June 21 and 22 (2014), participants may choose to come for one or both days.This workshop will take place on a small hobby farm in southern Quebec. ![]() Its permeability prevents moisture issues, it is relatively easy and safe to apply, and beautiful. Earth and lime plasters for natural buildings June 21-22, 2014Įarth is an ideal material for plastering natural buildings. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |