The Natural Plaster Book: Earth, Lime, and Gypsum Plasters for Natural Homes, Vol. 1
For builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural plasters.\ From principles to practicalities, and with every stage of the process illustrated, The Natural Plasters Book details the entire process of plastering with earth, lime, and gypsum for a long-lasting and durable finish. Starting with an overview and history of the natural building movement,...
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An essential resource for natural home builders.
AcknowledgmentsForewordIntroductionCh. 1Welcome to the World of Natural Building1Ch. 2An Introduction to Earthen Plasters15Ch. 3Designing and Building for Earthen Plasters37Ch. 4Understanding Earthen Plasters: A Closer Look at Their Components65Ch. 5Preparing Your Work Site and Mixing Earthen Plasters85Ch. 6Applying Earthen Plaster to Straw Bale Walls105Ch. 7Natural Finishes: Alises, Litema, Decorative Clay Finishes, Silica, and Natural Paints137Ch. 8Lime Plasters: for Interior and Exterior Applications161Ch. 9Gypsum Plasters for Interior Walls187Ch. 10Plastering Earthen Walls197Resource Guide221Index241About the Authors251