Hello everyone.
Thank you for this great community.
I am new here and thought I would ask for some advice.
I came across an 9 year old post here, where someone with MCAS had asked some questions about using clay as a natural wall covering to avoid adding more chemicals to a home that is a traditional build.
I found it interesting as I also have MCAS and I am also looking for solutions for more natural wall surfaces in a traditional home build.
I did comment on that thread, but as it is so old, so I figured I would also create a new post.
The walls I am working on right now, are painted wood paneling, with sheet rock underneath.
I was going to buy some lime products from a company, but it is quite expensive, so I am looking in to other options as an alternative
My goal is to leave the paneling there, but will fill in the groves. I would love to end up with a wall that has texture like old lime/clayish finish, with a little more depth that just a lime wash.
I have found some very nice natural red/brownish clay back in our woods and was hoping to maybe use that on my walls. I have quite a lot of clay already in my garage as well as shopped up straw.
I am wondering if I could mix in some lime for strength etc.
When I was looking for natural solutions for wall coverings, I came across someone using clay, sand, toilet paper etc.
Has anyone here used a mix of natural clay, lime, toilet paper, sand and or straw fibers?
I was told that the "wood paneling" might be changing with a fluctuating humidity here in MI, and to be careful that my wall coating doesn't crack, probably will need some fiber/glue (latex free) in the mix.
Wheat and latex is also an allergen for me, so I can't use a wheat primer coat, or mix in wheat as a glue for strength.
I can probably use a non toxic primer with sand added, and then air the room out for a while. (normal latex paint does NOT contain any latex, even though the name latex is there)
In the past, in another house, I used "American Clay" wall covering system. I used a trowel for that application, so I am familiar with that. I really liked the look and feel off this natural surface.
I also have multiple mold allergies and learning that a lime finish is a surface that resists mold etc. and is a very healthy additive to a home.
If anyone here has some ideas I would love to hear from you.
Thank you
Pia.
