22 Mar

Frequently Asked Questions, Information, LimeWash/Paints

Understanding LimeWash/Paints/Stains

• March 23, 2023
• By Nic Rubolino
• 2 comments

The final day of winter is now behind us and it is time to start planning projects for the new seasons ahead. One of the easiest way...

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04 Nov

Frequently Asked Questions

#AskAConservator 2022

• March 13, 2023
• By Nic Rubolino
• 0 comments

Ask a Conservator day was founded by the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) in order to spread awareness of cultural herita...

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05 Nov

Frequently Asked Questions, Uncategorized

#AskAConservator Day – 2021

• November 5, 2021
• By Anthony (LimeWorks)
• 0 comments

Ask a Conservator day was founded by the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) in order to spread awareness of cultural heritag...

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17 Mar

Frequently Asked Questions, Sustainable Building

How To Achieve A Beautiful Tadelakt Lime Plaster Finish Using The Ecologic™ Plaster System

• March 23, 2023
• By Daniel
• 2 comments

A Brief Overview of Tadelakt Tadelakt is not a term many in the United States may have heard before. It literally means to “rub-i...

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09 Mar

Ecologic Mortar, Frequently Asked Questions

I have unusual mortar joint details. Could you explain or can I tell you what I know about the subject?

• February 17, 2021
• By Daniel
• 0 comments

*Using the modern grapevine jointer in brickwork is a form of what is also called “bastard pointing” whereby the genuine art...

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10 Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

Old Stone Basement Foundation FAQ

• June 10, 2015
• By Daniel
• 0 comments

This is part of a series of blog entries that will feature mason, Randy Ruth. Randy was the former lab technician at LimeWorks.us an...

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08 Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s Talk Sand

• June 8, 2015
• By Daniel
• 0 comments

Our Ecologic™ Mortar uses a sharp well graded proprietary blend, so it’s not just ANY sand! The dictionary definition of Sand: weat...

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25 Jan

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorwash Stain, For Brick Walls With Mismatched Brick

• May 21, 2020
• By Daniel
• 0 comments

Q: There are some bricks in wall that are mismatched in color. Is there a way to have them match without removing them? A: While th...

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30 Nov

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Friday: What are Silicate Paints?

• March 21, 2023
• By Daniel
• 0 comments

Silicate Dispersion Paint is also known as Inorganic Mineral Paints and is unique in regard to its ability to breathe and supply a l...

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09 Nov

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Friday

• November 9, 2012
• By Daniel
• 0 comments

Two weeks ago I attended The 12th International Congress on the Deterioration and Conservation of Stone in New York City. It was fou...

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