On 12/05/2011 13:34, Martin Bonner wrote:
On May 10, 9:24 pm, wrote:
Fwiw lime is durable, doesnt cause damp leading to damage, and handles
salts in a way that does not damage the wall underneath. Its also
exceptionally easy to apply and extremely cheap.

Very much agree.

It lasts a good deal longer than 10 years.
That is not my experience. When I applied it myself (made up from
lime putty + water+milk) it lasted about three years. Getting a
professional in to apply it, and buying it ready made, it lasted about
five.

Silicate paints are getting good writeups. They are more expensive
than limewash, but it may be worth it for the OP given the longer
life. I haven't ever used them. For example:
http://www.earthbornpaints.co.uk/sil...onry-paint.php


What the hell does "low acrylic content" mean? Not surprisingly, acrylic
is not listed in the ingredients. Perhaps they should rename it
Greenwash paint