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
Nestled on the outskirts of Axminster, Devon stands Holy Cross Church, a cherished building dating back to 1883.
Following extensive work on its exterior to repair its stone and lime mortar foundations, a breathable paint solution internally was essential to complete the project.
Thanks to our highly breathable Claypaint, the restorative work at Holy Cross Church is complete, and its doors are now open each Sunday welcoming everybody once more.
Built on land donated by Lady Emma Tulloch of Old Park, Holy Cross Church is over 150 years old and constructed with materials that were readily available at the time such as stone and lime.
After years of exposure to the British weather, Holy Cross Church, much like many older buildings, began to reveal signs of trouble.
Excess moisture led to unsightly damp patches and peeling paint, indicating that the structure needed attention.
Following remedial work on the exterior, the building was able to breathe once more, which revealed issues with the existing paint.
Fraser Russell, Church Chaplin said “We replaced a lot of the outside concrete mortar between the stonework with lime mortar and the paint began peeling in those areas as the walls started to breathe and release the trapped water.
This left the interior looking rather tatty with patches of damp staining and bubbling paint, which is why we were keen to use a very breathable paint.”
After lots of research into breathable paint, Fraser decided on Earthborn Claypaint and found it “ticked all the boxes.”
Highlighting an aesthetic need for Claypaint too, he continues, “The interior had not been painted in over 15 years, so the appearance was very inconsistent. After the repair work was completed, it was the perfect time for a fresh lick of paint”.
Choosing colour Posset – a neutral with subtle yellow undertones, Fraser wanted to pay homage to the original interior colour.
“The church was previously painted in cream which we liked. Posset was a brighter and warmer shade that was the perfect choice”.
In preparation of applying Claypaint, Fraser’s decorators began the painstaking task of removing the old non-breathable paint to expose the bare lime plaster beneath.
“It was crucial for us to remove as much of the previous paint as possible without damaging the plaster” he explained.
Ensuring that the walls are clean, dry and free from flaking paint will ensure the longevity of Claypaint and allow it to perform effectively for years to come.
Impressed with the ease of application, Fraser’s team of decorators “Loved using Claypaint and found its creamy consistency was easy to apply with excellent coverage”.
This meant the only challenge the team faced was “moving all the wooden pews so we could get a proper high tower inside to allow safe access for the actual decoration”.
Delighted with his experience using Earthborn Claypaint, Fraser said, “It would be hard to find a superior paint for any building where good coverage and breathability are crucial.
I was especially impressed by their excellent customer service and quick delivery, having needed to reorder paint on short notice a couple of times.
We wholeheartedly recommend Earthborn paints and have already been sharing our positive experience with the 7 other churches in our Mission Community!”
Our Claypaint is an eco friendly, highly breathable clay based emulsion that is virtually VOC free, odour free, has no acrylics or oils making it ideal for historic properties and newer eco builds.
