Creating an Environmentally Friendly Space with Natural Clay Plaster

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Regardless of your design style, creating a space with earth-friendly, healthy building products is always in style. Natural earth wall plasters not only lend themselves to a variety of design aesthetics, but they also offer a non-toxic breathable alternative to other wall coverings. If you are considering natural plaster for your home, here are some words of advice.

All’s Well That Ends Well?

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Most of us have heard the old adage, “All’s well that ends well.” Well, no offense to Shakespeare, but it’s time to update that philosophy to apply to the modern world, particularly when it comes to home design and construction practices.  No doubt, most of us have been through a harrowing remodel or tedious building project that left us with a few grey hairs or brought us to the floor in a heap of tears. Months later, when we are past the trauma and the angst, we comfort ourselves with the reassurance that it all came out okay at the end. It shouldn’t be that complicated.

All Should Go Well in Your Efforts to Be Well

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Our health and wellness are of utmost importance, and when we embark on a project to embrace a healthier environment for our home, our efforts should be rewarded. Having a tranquil experience should be among your goals in completing a project that is centered around beautiful, natural materials like clay plaster. Embrace that attitude from the beginning and communicate your expectations to your team. 

All’s Well That Starts Well 

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When you’re passionate about building and designing with natural products, and natural plaster in particular, it’s important to set yourself up for success from the get-go. Choose the right professional for the job, an artisan that is experienced using the medium. Following the parameters provided by product manufacturers is paramount to the success of a quality project, from beginning to end.

Furthermore, with easy access to digital information, it is simple and convenient to be proactive in choosing the right materials and communicating appropriately with your team of experts to help your timeline to flow smoothly. Read the instructions, watch the videos, ask questions!

Words of encouragement from a pro

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Tim White, president of Texas Healthy Homes, is an experienced natural builder and product designer with a passion for sustainability and natural products. Recently, he was asked in Hemp Building Magazine about his experience using natural plaster products and the value of using a trained craftsman. Here’s what he had to say:

“We are honored to be able to work with natural materials. One of the perks of being a natural builder is that you get to use your body, not abuse it. We use only non-toxic materials and make sure that, with the products we make and use, the workload is light. We are naturally trained to make use of available resources and understand the historical techniques like the lime plaster and clay plaster systems we use. 

Understanding that our buildings will last hundreds, if not thousands of years, we take pride in making things beautiful. You’d be hard pressed to find a clay plaster finish that wasn’t stunning! Our goal has always been to make healthy and sustainable homes.”

Jenny Russell is the Sales, Marketing & Design Director at American Clay, whose natural earth plaster products offer a healthy and creative solution for beautiful interiors. View their profile or contact Jenny at 866-404-1634.

Content for this article provided by American Clay.

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