signwriting onto Lime render

[pete witney]

I need to signwrite onto precoloured lime render, are there any problems with using ordinary paints, or will I need to find something compatible.

[Wayne]

oooooooooooo...er...dunno!

Is that like a distemper finish Pete?

from what I remember of signwriting an old distempered cellar wall- its permenantly chalky- and forever coming of as you touch it with the brush (like a really heavily pounced dusty surface-)

i was only doing a quick- "while your here can you just.." job- but if its permanent, I suppose you'd need to seal it somehow (like new plaster)
Maybe stabilising solution?

[pete witney]

I don't think sealing it would be appropriate as the whole idea is that it is breathable.

[Chunkie]

If you use a PVA and water mix it should still be breathable shouldn't it?

[sentinal43]

no it will seal it and it will leave a slight shinney finish

[Wayne]

Pete- Contact these people : office@wealddown.co.uk-

Historic buildings museum- http://www.wealddown.co.uk/-
my Sister in-law works there-
They run a lot of building restoration courses...maybe there's an expert on hand who can advise you further

[pete witney]

thanks Wayne