Spain - British Expat Forum

Hi.
I have a house in Extramadura which requires major replastering. I am well able to do the work myself, but would appreciate any advice or tips on using lime as a top coat. It seems that this is the de-facto finish used here. Most of the existing plasterwork looks as though the original plasterer used a garden fork to lay the plaster on. In places the lime finish is badly crazed and falling off in flakes some of which are up to 1/2 an inch thick. Most of the ceilings are vaulted and I want them to look good. Does anybody have any experience in this field?

well are you doing outside or in as there are lots of materials here most people use monocapa outsite which can be coloured and does not fade in the sun, or inside you can use yeso (lol) be carefull goes of very fast or use capathena but ruffer finish there is loads to mention but dependends on the damp all sorts hope this helps abit [Advert deleted by Site Admin]
john

Thanks for the tips. Since posting I have made a friend who is a local builder.
he also gave me a lot of advice.
regards