Hydraulic Lime Products
Hydraulic Lime is supplied dry in bags for mixing with a sharp, washed, well graded sand on site.
NATURAL HYDRAULIC LIME NHL 5
This grade of lime imparts plasticity, elascticity, strength and rapid resistance to frost. Suitable for mortars, both bedding and pointing and base coats of rendering. Supplied in 30kg bags.
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NATURAL HYDRAULIC LIME NHL 3.5
The most commonly used lime, NHL 3.5 has a whiteness which allows the colour of the sand aggregate to be appreciated making it highly suitable for mortars. Also used for the intermediate and top coat of render and plaster.
Supplied in 25kg bags.
NATURAL HYDRAULIC LIME NHL 2
Particularly suitable for interior and exterior use on weak structures. Used in conservation work where the existing masonry has deteriorated, where the masonry was built with a weak mortar or where the structure was built using soft materials.
Supplied in 25kg bags.
DECOLISS - POLISHED FINISH LIME MORTAR
Decoliss is a pre mixed pure lime mortar developed to obtain a polished surface. It consists of natural lime, fine granulometry aggregates including Talc and additives to assist the applicator against shrinkage and tearing. It does not contain cement or other pozzolanic components.
Coloured Finishes
The natural colour of Decoliss is white. Pigmentation is possible. Pigments should be added to the mix as a paste or pre diluted in clean water. Pigments in powder should be well crushed before dilution in water. The quantity of pigments added should not exceed 30 grams per kg. of Decoliss.
The Traditional Lime Company will be able to supply the necessary pigments for the colour chosen.
The floating action will produce a surface with different tonalities and veins.
THERMOCROMEX - ONE COAT RENDER
A fast application and finishing ready mixed mortar based on Natural Hydraulic lime specially formulated to work on all backgrounds, including light weight cement blocks, clay blocks, bricks and stone, to achieve excellent waterproofing, low capillarity, high breathability, elasticity and vibrant coloured finishes. Substantial savings in cost of painting and maintenance are achievable. Can be sprayed on. Large range of colours.
MONO ST ASTIER - ONE COAT RENDER
A ready mixed mortar based on Natural Hydraulic lime specially formulated to achieve excellent waterproofing, low capillarity, high breathability, elasticity and vibrant coloured finishes. Substantial savings in cost of painting and maintenance are achievable.
Application recommendations: on properly prepared background offering adequate keying, cast on or spray on up to 10 mm in one pass for floated finishes or 15 mm if a scratched finish is required.
On waterproofed or smooth backgrounds spray or cast on a 1st bonding coat of about 3 mm adding 500 grams of SBR per bag of product.
Straighten the work immediately after with an appropriate tool. Float (sponge, wooden or plastic) after 2-3 hours or more depending on weather conditions. Not suitable for light weight, porous cement blocks.
PREPENDUIT - PREPARATION MORTAR
A preparation mortar to prepare difficult surfaces to accept lime plaster and mortar
Backgrounds: most types, including plasterboard and painted surfaces and surfaces of different materials.
Other St Astier Products
LITHOMEX
A ready mixed product for stone repair. It is also suitable for moulded work.
LITHOLIANT
For stone and step repair.
COULINEX
Lime grouting
If you require any further information please call Martin on 01242 525444.