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Ok first the science bit.If you burn Limestone (calcium carbonate) in a kiln at high enough temperatures, the water and CO2 are driven out, creating Quicklime (Calcium Oxide).  Adding water to (S … read more

I recently spent the day with a group of Stone Masons at this year’s SPAB Fellows, burning lime in a small lime kiln and finding out about hot lime mixes, the benefits of using hot lime and the … read more

Things continue to move forward in our specialist Lime products display area, the latest development being the completion of our lime plaster display boards.  In an effort to help our lo … read more

Earthborn Silicate Primer is a base coat to paint on before using Earthborn Silicate Masonry Paint. It’s a good idea to use it on the surface of any wall that is very absorbent or … read more

Lime has been used to build houses for over 2000 years, but in the 20th century the use of lime slowed down as cement took over for building thinner, taller masonry walls more quickly. But more recent … read more