Applications of lime mortars | Artisan Stucco Mortars

The best from history to build for the future

Artisan Stucco Original Lime Putty, our high quality slaked lime putty, combined with different sands and minerals, can be used for a wide variety of hydrated lime mortars suitable for various applications.

Although most noted for its beauty as a finishing plaster, lime mortars are also very well suited as substrate mortars or for use in restoration projects, masonry, (re-)pointing and can be used indoors or outside.

In addition to our lime mortars, we also offer ready-to-use finishing mortars, lime paint and kalei. These products provide stunning finishes while delivering the eco-friendly and breathable properties that are characteristic of traditional lime materials.

General advantages

Available in wide variety of mineral colours and shades
Elegant, natural and ideal for ecological building projects
Elastic, water resistant and extremely durable
Natural capillarity aids the expulsion of moist and salts from walls
High alkalinity acts as a natural fungicide
Contain nor require any additives and maintain their natural integrity

Explore the possibilities of these materials and their uses and benefits below.
Or discover more about the properties and history of lime.

Sample with Layer System. Base layer - Floated Layer - Iridescent multicoloured fresco layer with poppie flower sgraffito design

Lime stucco

By combining our Original Lime Putty with carefully selected marble sands and applying different layering techniques, Artisan Stucco offers a selection of stunning and durable lime plaster finishes. From smooth floated surfaces to decorative frescoes, waterproof options, and bespoke designs, our range can cater to your unique needs and preferences. Each mortar is handcrafted with […]

Artisan Stucco Ebro White Lime Wash paint bucket with brush on top of a ladder and with with painted stone wall in the background

Lime Paints

Lime paints have been traditionally used indoors and outdoors in cultures around the world. They are valued not only for decoration but also for their practical benefits. Lime paints help regulate temperature, allow building materials to breathe, and provide antimicrobial properties that improve hygiene. Lime paints are particularly compatible with masonry and other porous surfaces. […]

Masonry and Grouting Mortar 13th century Arab Baths. Baza. Spain

Masonry & pointing

Lime mortars have been used for masonry and pointing since Roman times up to the middle of the 19th century, when they lost their popularity with the introduction of cement. In recent years lime mortars for use in masonry and pointing have gained new interest because of their durability, elasticity and ecological properties. Using hydrated […]

Baroque white lime stucco and carvings in the Praying room of the Madrasah Palace.

Restoration

Artisan Stucco Mortars has its origin in the design of lime mortars specifically for restoration projects of historical buildings in Spain, where there was an increasing need to restore original lime plasters to its former glory. By using modern production methods, the best materials available and researching historical ingredients and methods of application we designed […]