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lime putty

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lime putty [′līm ¦pəd·ē]
(materials)
A puttylike cement made from lime slaked in water.

lime putty, plasterer’s putty
A hydrated lime which has been slaked with sufficient water to form a thick paste; used in plastering.


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The best answer to cure dampwalls is to apply a lime putty render (with stone dust aggregate) to the outside.
The white or finishing coat is usually composed of lime putty and fine beach sand in equal parts, to which plaster of Paris is added to make it hard and smooth.
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