After some neccessary work, my cellar walls are now stripped back to gritstone and lime mortar.
In most areas the lime mortar is in fairly good condition, but a lot has chipped out with ease.
I'd like to re-point the now missing lime mortar, stabilise the existing (good condition) mortar and re-paint the walls white.
I'm wondering what the easiest and cheapest way of doing this is?
I understand PVA shouldn't be used to stabilise lime mortar. Will I need to repoint ALL the walls with lime mortar or is there a better way of stabilising it?
What lime mortar should I use. Wickes sell a cement containing lime, or should I make my own? If so where can I get lime for the mix?
For painting the walls white, I have exterior masonary paint. Will this be suitable? Will I need a primer? If so which type?
p.s. my cellar has a radiator, an extractor fan and the house is on a steep hill -i.e. nowhere near watertable.
I had some drainage problems which lead to water getting in. This has now been resolved and humidity seems to be 60 - 80% depending on weather.
Cheers
In most areas the lime mortar is in fairly good condition, but a lot has chipped out with ease.
I'd like to re-point the now missing lime mortar, stabilise the existing (good condition) mortar and re-paint the walls white.
I'm wondering what the easiest and cheapest way of doing this is?
I understand PVA shouldn't be used to stabilise lime mortar. Will I need to repoint ALL the walls with lime mortar or is there a better way of stabilising it?
What lime mortar should I use. Wickes sell a cement containing lime, or should I make my own? If so where can I get lime for the mix?
For painting the walls white, I have exterior masonary paint. Will this be suitable? Will I need a primer? If so which type?
p.s. my cellar has a radiator, an extractor fan and the house is on a steep hill -i.e. nowhere near watertable.
I had some drainage problems which lead to water getting in. This has now been resolved and humidity seems to be 60 - 80% depending on weather.
Cheers