Is Clay Plaster More Expensive?

Clay plasters will also cost more than traditional wall plasters, but you won't necessarily need to spend out on expensive paint finishes for a clay plaster wall, which may help balance the budget.

Can you Paint Clay Plaster?

Largely, homeowners choose to use clay plaster because of, not despite, its unique finish. The pigments used in the clay plaster mixture can be specified in a range of colours, meaning that painting a wall of clay plaster is a little counterintuitive. However, if you want to paint clay plaster in the future while retaining its healthy home credentials, it can be painted using suitable clay or limewash paint. Try Earthborn Paints Clay paint for a solid paint finish.

How Do You Use Clay Plaster?

Apply clay plaster finish directly once base coats have dried fully. Cement block, fired clay brick, smooth clay block, non-porous stone and similar substrates: Apply primer, then follow with a 6-15mm clay base coat to level the surface.

How Long Does It Take Clay Plaster to Dry?

Clean-Up: Water with a damp sponge or rag. Drying Time: Climate will affect product drying time. 2-4 hours per coat in dry climates and 6-10 hours per coat in humid climates.

Do Plaster Walls Hold Moisture?

Clay (and lime) plasters help manage indoor humidity. The result is a more constant humidity level, regardless of temperature and environmental conditions. Also, all of the moisture absorbed by your plaster will not be condensing on another building material that could be subject to mould.