Cob: Decorating

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Charmaine . . .

Questions about lime wash.  I am just beginning to understand how to use lime 
and it's many uses so my questions are probably pretty fundamental.  I am 
getting a bit overwhelmed at the info overload so I thought I would ask here.

  What type of lime can you use? Can you use gardeners lime for this use or 
do I need builders lime?

Also, is it feasible to lime wash bare wooden floors and either put a linseed 
oil or Danish oil buff on it or seal it as you would paint with an 
environmentally sound product?  I have read that lime putty needs to cure for 
3 - 12 months before adding water to make it a lime wash or it will flake.  
Is this the case and if so what if you sealed it...(in the case of a wood 
floor).

Peace,

Kirsten

Can you lime plaster on top of regular gypsum plaster?  Or does it need to 
adhere to a lathe?



Lastly, what in the world is slaked lime?