Guide index

Lime render guides

External rendering with breathable lime: mix ratios, technique and heritage protection.

Textured lime render on a traditional exterior wall

Cornerstone guide

Lime render guide: mix ratios, application, and when to use it

Lime render is a breathable external finish for solid-wall and heritage buildings. Mix ratios, the three-coat system, curing times, and when lime render beats cement render for protecting soft masonry.

Comparison of cement and lime rendered walls

Cement render vs lime render

When to use each, and why cement traps damp in old walls.

Rendering trowel working a lime float coat

Lime rendering technique step-by-step

Float coats, scratch coats, and getting a durable finish.

Historic building exterior in lime render

Lime render for heritage buildings

NHL grades, Listed Building Consent, and specification.

Applying lime render to a stone cottage wall

How to apply lime render

The full three-coat application system, tools and curing.