DEMONSTRATIONS & TRAINING

Weekly demonstrations are held throughout the year at our purpose built workshop in County Carlow. Trinity College Dublin & other third level institutions students attend bespoke workshops as part of their diploma studies. 

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE -

  • explanations of all types of lime
  • lime use in different circumstances
  • practical demonstrations 
  • correct mixing of mortar
  • application by hand & spray gun
  • finishing plaster, pointing & curing times
  • protection of work

The location for these workshops also has a finished example of a house restored using natural hydraulic lime. If you are interested in attending a workshop, please get in touch HERE.
Instructor Paddy Mid-Demonstration Paddy demonstrates how surfaces must be kept moist for the application of lime mortar
Stone Wall Ready For Pointing Demonstrating pointing with lime mortar
CLOSEUP - MID WAY THROUGH POINTING Note the use of a key stone to fill larger gaps in the wall
DETAIL OF POINTING More lime mortar is being used than at first seems necessary

INTERIOR CORNICE

Paddy working on an interior cornice in NHL lime.

ON-SITE CUSTOM TRAINING

We also provide on-site training customised to your project needs.