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What is Distemper Paint? Traditional Wall Finishes Explained
Kirsty McCubbinAug 15, 2025
If you’re deciding on the best paint products for your eco project or are researching...
Lime Plaster in Old Houses – Why Is It Needed & Should It Be Reinstated?
Kirsty McCubbinAug 15, 2025
Lime plaster was commonly used on properties built in the UK pre 1914 and was...
Best Breathable Masonry Paint - How to Choose Exterior Wall Paint
Kirsty McCubbinAug 08, 2025
Breathable masonry paint is often recommended to help keep older or heritage homes damp free...
What is Lime Paint? The Natural Paint for Breathable Walls
Kirsty McCubbinAug 01, 2025
Lime paint is made from traditional materials including slaked lime and water, pigments may be...
What is Casein Paint & Where Can it Be Used?
Kirsty McCubbinJul 17, 2025
Casein paint is a traditional paint made entirely from natural ingredients, primarily milk protein. It’s...
Breathable Paint for Damp Walls in Old Houses - How it Helps Remove Moisture
Kirsty McCubbinJun 30, 2025
Many owners of old houses will understand the frustration of damp walls. Breathable paint can...
Best Breathable Paint for Cellar Walls
Kirsty McCubbinJun 24, 2025
How to stop your basement walls trapping moisture. Cellars are naturally prone to damp and...
Painting Over Lime Plaster - Best Paints & Application Guide
Kirsty McCubbinJun 19, 2025
Lime plaster is a beautiful, breathable finish often found in older buildings and eco-conscious new...
Victorian Period Paint Colours - Ideas for Interior & Exterior Palettes
Kirsty McCubbinJun 17, 2025
Victorian houses were never shy about colour. From soot resistant Brunswick green on front doors...
Heritage Paint Colours for Period Properties - Why it Matters
Kirsty McCubbinJun 12, 2025
The right heritage colour scheme can elevate the character of your home, accentuating period features...
Limewash Paint for Period Property Renovations - Pros & Cons
Kirsty McCubbinMay 30, 2025
Limewash is a traditional paint finish that’s been in use for centuries. Many period properties...
Clay Paint - A Natural & Breathable Choice for Old Houses & Period Properties
Kirsty McCubbinMay 27, 2025
Are you thinking of painting your old house and want to understand the best paint types...

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