Professional heritage & breathable coatings services throughout N5.13+ years of local expertise with 175+ projects completed.
Pre-1919 buildings were constructed with flexible lime mortar and should only be decorated with breathable, vapour-permeable coatings. Standard modern acrylic and vinyl paints trap moisture within solid walls, leading to blown plaster, structural timber decay, and rapid paint failure. Our heritage coating specialists are trained in the application of traditional breathable systems: limewash (calcium hydroxide mixed with natural pigments) for internal lime plaster and external masonry; casein distemper and soft distemper for decorative internal ceilings and cornicing; and Keim Granital mineral silicate paint for exterior facades. Keim, developed in Bavaria in 1878, works through silicification — the liquid potassium silicate binder penetrates masonry and forms a permanent covalent chemical bond, turning the paint to stone. The result is a vapour-permeable finish with extraordinary UV resistance that can last decades without fading.
Serving Highbury, Highbury Fields, Highbury New Park, Arsenal, we understand the unique character and requirements of N5 properties. Whether you live in Highbury orArsenal, our team brings the same dedication to quality and attention to detail.
Moisture survey and substrate assessment
pH testing of existing plaster or masonry
Removal of any modern impermeable coatings (chemical stripping or steam)
Stabilisation of friable surfaces with Earthborn Wall Glaze or appropriate primer
Application of limewash in multiple thin wet coats (maintaining a wet edge)
Or application of Keim Granital primer followed by two finish coats
Final inspection in raking light to verify uniform coverage
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