Cob: RE: cleaning earth plaster

[Darel Henman]

Patrick,
  I think, but, am no expert that a lime paint or lime wash would be
better than latex or other vapor barrier causing paints.  I guess you
are suggesting just covering a given area, such as the kitchen only. 
I've seen data that if the walls can breath they will regulate the
humdity inside better and prevent molds from forming.

Darel

Patrick Newberry wrote:
> 
> my brother in law and I have both  have painted sections of cob with
> regular laytex paint.
> He did a much larger area than me, but both of us has resonable results.
> 
> I don't have a lot of data yet on the results but on the patch that I
> painted outside, somewhat exposed to weather,
> it has  lasted so far for about 3 years and the wall around it has been
> errording, but the patch is  still doing fine.
> 
> I'm going to experiment with this in the kitchen are near the sink and
> stove. I don't think that enough area will
> be covered as to cause moisture barrier problems. I should have some
> results by spring to let you know.
>