Lime Plastering is a specialist lime plastering contractor working throughout Kirkcaldy and the wider Fife area. Period and pre-1919 properties across Kirkcaldy were built to breathe, and we restore them using traditional lime plaster, lime render and lime mortar — never cement or gypsum.
Many properties in and around Kirkcaldy sit within conservation areas or carry listed status, which means finishes must match the original construction. We work regularly with Fife conservation officers and specify hot-mixed lime, lime putty or NHL mortars to suit each individual building.
Solid-wall buildings in Kirkcaldy were designed to absorb and release moisture. Lime plaster and lime render keep that cycle working, while cement seals it in. That single difference is the reason so many Fife homes suffer damp after modern refurbishment.
We do. Kirkcaldy is one of our core areas and we travel throughout Fife and the surrounding parts of Scotland for lime plastering, lime render, lime pointing and heritage repair work.
Where damp is caused by trapped moisture in a solid wall — very common in older Kirkcaldy properties — replacing cement or gypsum with lime allows the wall to dry out. We always identify the source of moisture during the survey before recommending work.
Yes, but it must be finished with a breathable product such as limewash, clay paint or a mineral silicate paint. We advise on suitable finishes for each Kirkcaldy project so the breathability is not lost at the final coat.
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