Essential Natural Plasters: A Guide to Materials Recipes and Use (Sustainable Building Essentials Series 7)

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Create Beautiful Durable Finishes with Natural Plasters That Last for Generations Part of the Sustainable Building Essentials Series Essential Natural Plasters is the definitive hands-on guide to working with clay lime and gypsum plasters for healthy high-performance interior and exterior finishes. Learn how to create breathable low-impact surfaces that regulate moisture naturally and deliver timeless beauty. What Youll Learn Healthy High-Performance Finishes: Use breathable plaster systems that manage moisture improve indoor air quality and contribute to long-lasting buildings. Materials and Recipes That Work: Source site soils sands fibers and binders and learn proven recipes for clay lime gypsum and specialty plasters. Interior and Exterior Applications: Apply plasters in dry and wet environments including durable exterior finishes and specialty plasters such as tadelakt for bathrooms. Substrate Preparation Made Clear: Prepare surfaces ranging from straw bale and cob to lath and drywall for reliable adhesion and durability. Step-by-Step Techniques: Learn how to set up a safe efficient worksite and master mixing testing tinting repairing and applying plasters with confidence. Expert Recipes and Real-World Insight: Access coveted plaster formulas and techniques from leading practitioners across North America and Europe. Richly illustrated and deeply researched this guide functions as both a practical how-to manual and a trusted reference for ongoing projects. It is ideal for owner-builders natural builders designers and professionals seeking beautiful durable and low-impact finishes. Written by Michael Henry and Tina Therrien respected practitioners with decades of hands-on experience Essential Natural Plasters distills hard-won knowledge experimentation and best practices into a clear accessible resource. Explore the full Sustainable Building Essentials Series for highly illustrated step-by-step guidance on natural materials resilient construction methods and high-performance building systems.