American Clay has released a pure high-calcium lime putty to be used in conjunction with our line of award-winning earth plasters – Loma, Porcelina, Marittimo and Enjarre. Clay plasters are a natural alternative to many wall-coverings available on the market. Benefits include breathability, mold & mildew resistance, and humidity-buffering qualities.

 

Why use lime putty with American Clay?

The addition of lime either by:

1. mixing it in with the clay plaster – lime gauging

2. diluting it with water and brushing it across the clay’s surface – lime washing

... offers a variety of new features desired by many of our artisans. A clay surface treated with lime will be brighter in color, harder than without the addition of lime, and more resistant to water. It becomes readily acceptable as use as a backsplash material in kitchen and bathroom projects. American Clay’s ease of use offers artisans a wide range of beautiful effects, and we are happy to introduce these new, professional-level options to expand its possibilities. Additionally, this domestically-produced putty is one of relatively few on the market that is eligible for LEED points in the green building process. Artisans with this option are able to maintain a competitive edge in today’s market.

 

Application Instructions

Lime Gauging:

For an instructional guide on lime gauging, click here.

OR view our application videos below. (MORE COMING SOON!)

Basic Lime Gauging Instructions

Lime Washing:

For an instructional guide on using lime wash, click here.

OR view our application videos below.

American Clay Lime Wash Tools                                                        Mixing American Clay Lime Wash


Proper Lime Wash Application                                                            Improper Lime Wash Application

 

Color

Examine the swatches below to view examples of how lime can change the color of American Clay Earth Plaster. Each swatch collection contains one sample each of Loma, Porcelina, Marittimo, Enjarre, Lime Gauged (Loma) and Lime Washed (Loma) in a specific color pigment.

 

How Lime Affects American Clay Pigments

When deciding which color pigment to mix with your Lime Gauged or Lime Washed American Clay Earth Plaster, here is an important point to consider: lime has a dramatic effect on ultramarine blue pigments, and our current pigments are not lime-safe. For a more in depth understanding of this, click here.

 

 

 

Lime Putty Fact Sheet

For further information on why to use lime, click here.