The Natural Plaster Book by Chiras, Dan, Guelberth, Cedar Rose, Bednar, Deanne -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Praise Title Page Dedication Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction CHAPTER 1 - Welcome to the World of Natural Building

The Rising Popularity of Natural Building Natural Building: Creating Homes from Earth and Fiber Earthen Homes Straw Walls A Primer on Plaster Quick Recap

CHAPTER 2 - An Introduction to Earthen Plasters

A Resurgence of Traditional Plasters Why Use an Earthen Plaster? Earth Plaster: Protecting Natural Buildings from Moisture Some of the Downsides of Earthen Plasters Are Earthen Plasters Applicable Only in Dry Climates? Why Not Use a Cement Stucco? Codes and Earthen Plaster Can I Use a Synthetic Stucco? Quick Recap

CHAPTER 3 - Designing and Building for Earthen Plasters

Designing Homes for Earthen Plasters (or any finishes for that matter!) Climate and Ecology Proper Siting and Landscaping Foundation Design A Good Pair of Boots Protecting the Transition Zone Roofs and Walls Choose Bales Carefully Building Bale Walls to Provide Maximum Benefit Prepping Walls for Plaster

CHAPTER 4 - Understanding Earthen Plasters: A Closer Look at Their Components

What are the Primary ingredients of an Earthen Plaster? Quick Recap

CHAPTER 5 - Preparing Your Work Site and Mixing Plasters

Preparing Your Work Site for Efficiency and Safety Preparing Materials Mixing Plaster Plastering Overview: How Many Layers and What are they Called? Steps Involved in Plastering a Straw Bale Wall Quick Recap

CHAPTER 6 - Applying Earthen Plaster to Straw Bale Walls

Plastering Equipment The Prep Coats Plastering Tips on Applying Plaster Quick Recap

CHAPTER 7 - Natural Finishes: Alises, Litema, Decorative Clay Finishes, and ...

Understanding Pigments Alis: Natural Clay Finish Litema: Clay-Dung Plaster Decorative Clay Finish Coats Protecting Earthen Plasters with Silica Paint Casein Paints Quick Recap

CHAPTER 8 - Lime Plasters For Interior and Exterior Applications

Understanding Lime Plaster Some Disadvantages of Lime Plaster Making Lime Putty Making Lime Plaster from Lime Putty Applying Lime Plaster to Straw and Earthen Walls Additives to Lime Plaster Coloring the Finish Coat Limewashes Fresco Painting Quick Recap

CHAPTER 9 - Gypsum Plaster for Interior Walls

What is Gypsum Plaster? Why Use Gypsum Plaster? Disadvantages of Gypsum Plaster Mixing Gypsum Plaster Applying Gypsum Plaster Painting and Sealing Gypsum Plaster Walls Quick Recap

CHAPTER 10 - Plastering Earthen Walls

Key Differences Between Plastering Straw Bale Walls and Earthen Walls Just Say No to Cement Stucco Plastering Cob Buildings Plastering Adobe Walls Plastering Rammed Earth Walls Plastering Straw-clay Walls Plastering Wattle-and-Daub Plastering Rammed Earth Tire Walls Plastering Earthbag Walls Plastering Hybrid Buildings Quick Recap

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