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The Benefits of Using All-Natural Plaster Made from Organic Materials

Natural plasters and finishes are non-toxic, free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), 漆喰DIY and can improve health in homes and workplaces by regulating humidity, releasing negative ions into the air and filtering dust and toxins. They also have a low embodied energy since they are made of materials that are readily available in nature and require little processing. They are also durable, low maintenance and look beautiful. All plasters are typically made from sand, fibre and water, but what differentiates them is the binder that holds it all together. The most common binders are clay, lime (either hydrated or hydraulic), and gypsum. These are mixed with a variety of aggregates, recycled building materials, or natural fibres to give the plaster its structure and skeleton.

When mixed with water and a bit of wheat paste (cooked flour slurry), these ingredients create a strong, long-lasting plaster that is easy to work with. Other additives include prickly pear cactus juice, which functions as a binder that helps to increase the plaster’s set, making it stickier. Other additives include ochres and oxide pigments for colour, as well as natural soaps that improve workability and water resistance. Fibres are added to help improve tensile strength as well as provide a rich texture. The beauty of natural plasters is that they are extremely flexible, unlike drywall and other more rigid products. They can be shaped into relief sculptures, applied to curves in walls and used to cover any shape or size surface imaginable. They can also be dyed with mineral pigments to add a range of colours.

They can also be textured to create different aesthetics and functions. Lime plasters can be textured to be acoustic, absorbing sound and reducing echoes. Plaster made with clay can absorb ambient moisture to reduce condensation and odors, while the porous nature of both clay and lime plasters makes them resistant to mold growth. Both can also function as thermal mass, retaining heat during the day in winter and releasing it at night, or absorbing solar energy to keep a room cooler in summer. The most important benefit of all is the way that natural plasters contribute to the environment. They are made of materials that can be found directly in nature, requiring minimal processing to be made into a plaster, so they have a much lower embodied energy than paints. They can be used in conjunction with straw bale walls, to make them more weatherproof and resilient. They can also be used to improve the health of a home or workspace by regulating humidity, releasing negative ion and filtering toxins, and increasing ventilation. If you are in the market for all-natural stucco made in Japan, we recommend you visit the Lohas Wall website.

Lohas Wall manufactures, sells, installs, and supports DIY plaster and diatomaceous earth that are made from real natural materials. Visit the Lohas Wall website at https://www.lohaswall.com/blog/archives/8036 to read the blog article and to see their product offerings. Lohas Wall has a great blog article entitled, “Your First Stucco and Diatomaceous Earth Painted Wall DIY Complete Guide”. It is a very comprehensive do-it-yourself guide for doing a Stucco and Diatomaceous Earth Painted Wall. Get a quote today at the Lohas Wall website!