For bare porous unpainted masonry substrates such as lime plaster, stone, pebbledash & concrete.
£5.00
£34.50
£60.00
For masonry substrates with previous masonry paint application.
£52.00
£86.00
Earthborn Multi Purpose Primer provides a perfect base coat on interior wood, melamine and MDF surfaces.
£61.00
£22.99
Located in the quaint rural village of Jacobstowe, Coombe Farm has been beautifully renovated by owner Jim Egan, with expert painting provided by the skilled team at Bramhill Builders.
This Grade II listed farmhouse, which dates back to the 17th century, showcases its heritage with a cob and stone structure, complemented by lime render and a stunning thatched roof, along with elegant timber windows and door frames.
Two generously sized extensions flank either side of Coombe Farm, featuring contrasting black steel rooves.
The new lime render and thoughtfully exposed stonework span across the building creating a seamless blend of old and new, enhancing the farmhouse’s character with a subtle modern twist.
With the new extensions and the original building showing general wear and tear after years of exposure to the elements, Jim recognised the need for a fresh coat of paint to preserve his home’s structure whilst also enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
His goal was to ensure that the farmhouse not only maintained its historical charm but also received the protection it needed to withstand the elements in the future.
Steve Ruggier, project manager at Bramhill Builders explained, ‘The brief was to use a breathable paint on both the new and existing render.
The house is built from cob over a stone plinth and to enable the building fabric to perform properly it was essential to use a breathable paint and primer which is why we chose Earthborn Silicate Masonry Paint’.
Traditional paints can trap moisture inside your walls which can lead to structural problems such as blown bricks, cracked render, dampness and mould.
This can be particularly problematic for older properties like Coombe Farm which have solid walls that need to ‘breathe’ to maintain their integrity.
Paying homage to its heritage, owner Jim Egan added, I chose the shade Oatmeal because this was a close match to the original colour and in keeping with its history as a former farmhouse.
The durability of Silicate Masonry Paint was an added bonus so I don’t have to worry about repainting again any time soon’.
Using our Silicate Masonry Paint and Silicate Primer was really simple meaning the only challenge the team at Bramhill Builders faced was ‘an owl who poked its head out of the gable to see what was going on’.
Impressed with their experience using our products Steve tells us ‘The paint is of a good quality, workable consistency and covers well’.
Bramhill Builders specify Earthborn for all their lime render projects and Claypaint for internal work too. ‘The products are great value for money and the customer service and technical support are excellent’.
Silicate Masonry Paint is a durable and highly breathable alternative to conventional masonry paint and lime wash when used with Silicate Primer.
Available in 48 beautiful shades and drying to a classic matt finish, it’s perfect for renovation work on historic buildings.
