Cob: earth floors

[Darel Henman]

Matthew,
  what is "PVA" ?   And what is it made of?

Darel

"Matthew HALL(SED)" wrote:
> 
> Has anyone tried using a high clay content mud floor and, following the curing cycle, treating the
> surface with a 5:1 water/PVA glue wash? Very cheap, just mix it up and wash it on! It gives a water
> resistant highly durable floor with an interesting semi-gloss finish that will not scuff when you
> walk on it. If not why not? Give it a try...
> Matthew