This beautiful bath house was built in 2011. The pigmented lime plaster has stood the test of time. Kids and adults both - splashing around, showering and filling the place up with steam day after day.
Here we have a decorative touch added to a conventional old farm house. An earthen plaster was applied over some metal screen to ensure its stability. This first ‘brown coat’ though not essential was added to increase the thermal mass, holding onto some heat from the wood stove and releasing it over time. The white layer is a thin lime plaster to create hardness and meet these clients aesthetic of clean white and natural lines.
Above: Another more whimsical addition to a conventional home. This stove surround has a 4 inch layer of cob fixed to the wall with screws poking out as you can see in the picture with the youngest Mudgirl, Esme. This thick layer of earth holds a lot of heat and adds soft curves and movement to the space. An iron oxide pigmented, wild clay plaster has been applied to the cob layer. A 1 1/2 inch cob floor right on top of the existing hardy board and overlaps onto the ply wood, finished with oil and wax. This little beauty is holding up wonderfully to the wear and tear of well used wood stove. The hearth is the heart of the home.