Balls of whitewash Nick & Jill
On Thu, 23 Jan 2003 21:15:57 +0000, Serendipity
wrote: When I was a nipper I remember my Grandfather - who was a farmer in a small way in Gloucester - using balls of whitewash (limewash?) on the walls of the cowshed, and a walled garden. It was extremely effective. I've recently acquired a long old brick wall and would like to use Grandad's method to make it presentable but when I ask around all I get is blank looks. Anyone any ideas please? .................................................. ........................ Many thanks to Jill and to Nick. It just goes to show opinions differ. I remember that frequent coats of 'whiting' were required, but the effect was very good, and - I suppose - antiseptic? As it's a long wall in question with a right angle at one end, whatever I end up using, it will be only on the short length as a trial of longevity. Thanks again, both! .................................. NB. There's still no answer as to where!!!!!!!!!! .................................................. ........................ |
Balls of whitewash Nick & Jill
try a search on Google looking for "Making lime wash" then a second
search for "Lime Putty" Should give you all the info you need. Walls were Lime washed as a way of killing off fleas and other pests that would otherwise Lurk in the walls. -- David Hill Abacus Nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
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