Concrete vs Lime Plaster
We seem to be asked this question more frequently. Therefore I thought I should right a post on the merits of Lime Plaster over using Concrete, in some interior decor situations.Here is the situation. You have waited a couple of years to get to this point, design, build and furnish your new home. Every thing is done, except a few loose ends. You have a Mantel design that seems to be just the right look and fit for your interior - finally. Now waiting to build and finish a Mantel in your occupied home can be a tricky challenge - especially when it's of this size and stature.
Idea: The client would like the Mantel to be 18' high, free standing in the middle of the house and visible on all four sides(360º).... reality might have something to say about that.
The client in this case has a great eye for detail and high design when it comes to contemporary lines. In fact, the home owner created a little rendering out of LEGO to get the idea in 3D.
The Challenge: How do you build this 'LEGO' Mantel out of concrete, the weight will go through the roof(actually through the floor!) Building it inside a finished home where the client is living with a young family, is not going to work with concrete.
The Solution: KCC 2011, Kendall Charcoal Concrete to the rescue. The Mantel will be framed in with wood studs, light weight backing boards and Lime Plaster. There is no longer a weight issue.
You design it. Spec it. And we create it.
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