How to dissolve the lime for whitewash

Lime - a popular material for the walls, which has disinfectant properties are not affected by the appearance of mold and mildew.Most often this type of decoration is found in public places where you need to wiping and resistant to mechanical stress coating.

General information about the lime

lime - a mixture of substances, which are the product of roasting of limestone rocks.In stores most common lump quicklime and slaked pushonka.Lime destroys all microorganisms falling on it, and therefore is the most hygienic views finishes.In addition, it has a high moisture resistance and strength.When the lime coating dries completely, it forms a film, which provides the stability of lime wash.Another advantage of the lime is its low price compared with other types of decorative materials.

There are disadvantages of lime.When performing the work he does not know how to dissolve lime, and makes the solution in the wrong proportions, then the bubbles will appear on the treated surface, stains and streaks.Excessive liquid solution will not give the desired color on the wall, and too thick when dry starts to bubble and fall off.Avoiding this is simple - to plant lime strictly following the instructions in the correct proportions.

Scope lime

• In construction lime is used as a plasticizer of cement solutions.It prevents cracking solution and connects it well.The plaster mixtures is an indispensable ingredient.It helps cover held on the stone and wooden surfaces.For this purpose only slaked lime.In horticulture
• used to process trees and reduce the acidity of the soil.For whitewashing of trees, lime mixed with copper sulfate.

• The lime industry is treated animal skins, it soften and disinfect the water.
• In life lime used for whitewashing different surfaces - walls, ceilings, furnaces, etc.
• In medicine use bleach for disinfection of premises, equipment and water.

dilution proportions of lime and its consumption

proportions lime breeding depend on the type of material used.On the shelves exhibited lime is quicklime and slaked lime pushonka.How to plant a second type of lime, see below.As for the slaking and the use of chlorine solution, then this information is stored in a separate section of the same name.

slaked lime pushonka sold in two versions - a powder or a batter.And the other configuration is diluted in a ratio of 3: 1, i.e. 3 liters of water for 1 kg of powder or dough.The result is about 8 kg whitewash, which is enough to handle the surface of 12 m2.Consumption will increase if whiten brickwork.

Another way to calculate how to dilute properly hydrated lime - based on the total square footage of the treated surface.For this purpose, every 2.5 m2 takes 500 g of lime and 750 mL of water.

consumption depends not only on the type of surface to be coated, but also on the materials used for whitewash - brushes, sprays or other.Optimal for whitewash materials will also be addressed in a separate section.As for the cost of works, the lime - it is not expensive stuff that will make finishing activities are not expensive.

How to dissolve the lime slaked

process known breeding on one side looks pretty simple, but, nevertheless, has some important nuances:

1. lime mixed in small portions, do not need to directly connect a large number of water powder or dough.Maximum permissible infused at a time of water - 1 liter per 2 kg of lime.
2. When water and lime are mixed, a chemical reaction begins, the product of which - heat.Because the powder poured cold water is best.
3. mixture is thoroughly mixed and add another liter of water, stir again.So act as long as there is no volume infused all the necessary moisture.
4. and diluted Stir the mixture is left to stand for 24 hours.
5. At this time, in another vessel pour 2 kg of salt in 1 liter of water and stirred until dissolved salts.Prepare this solution is best already at the expiration of the lime sludge, or per day salt will settle and it will have to get in the way again.
6. When the mortar is ready, pour in the salt water and prevent it.The mixture was diluted with a small amount of water to bring to a desired thickness.Salt
7. lime water and stirred again and left for another 24 hours.
8. Sol lime is added in order to make it less erased and remained on his hands and clothes to the touch after drying.Whitewashing exercise and without brine, this lime is necessary only to be diluted with water and let stand for days.

How to extinguish lime

quicklime used as a binder additive for various plasters and mortars.It gives the material plasticity and make it a bundle with a base stronger.But for whitewash surfaces burnt lime is not necessary.Ideal for this purpose, to purchase a ready-made dough or powder lime powder.If you bought burnt lime for whitewashing, then it is not difficult to extinguish.

Redeem lime with their hands in a living space easy and not dangerous.In industrial plants for the process is often used a special hole in which is filled powder and water in the correct proportions.The amount of water added depends on what should be obtained in the end material - or a thick milky.

period liming is 24 hours, but it is optimally withstand 36 hours.To quench itself need lime, water and any long object to stir.Work must be wearing glasses, respirator and a canvas suit.We can not allow penetration of the solution drops on the skin, as it will damage them.

capacity to extinguish taken clean and free from corrosion.The size and depth depend on the amount of material.Lime powder is poured into a container and covered with water at a ratio of 1: 1 - 1 liter of water - 1 kg of lime.Quicklime emits large amounts of heat in contact with water, the temperature reaches 150 C, because to carry out all work should be carefully.

should also know that when the lime slaking boils and sprayed, but it is necessary to stir constantly.Active processes are mixed for 5-30 minutes, during which time the subject of a long lime mixed.It is necessary because such rigorous protection as described above.

When the processes in the lime ceased and she "calmed down", it is considered extinguished, but the material of the work begins very early.Capacity covered with a lid, put in a dark cool place and left for 2-3 weeks, in some cases, lime is maintained up to 4 weeks.Matured required period lime lie perfectly on any surface.

Before using quenched lime is diluted with water.Here, the proportion is chosen arbitrarily.The signal that the lime is ready, is a thick white mark on a stick, which stir the solution when diluted.On average, 1 kg of a mixture of quicklime turns 10 liters of ready-to-work whitewash.

As dilute bleach

Bleach - this is the well-known disinfectant called chlorine.It is widely used in the domestic environment, industry, hospitals and public places, requiring high-quality bacteriological treatment.Dilute bleach in many ways, it all depends on the purpose of its application.

for disinfection of premises during the harvest 30 g of bleach to 1 gallon of water.This solution was purified by dirt, molds and fungi, washed with a solution such surface will be sterile clean.

To remove the smell of urine of cats and dogs are also effectively used bleach.But it must be borne in mind that chlorine adversely affects the health of the animals, the smell irritates the sensory receptors in the respiratory organs and the four-legged pets violates the sense of smell.Because use bleach in places of permanent dwelling animals is not recommended.But if the pet is "heritage" in the wrong place, then use bleach safely.To this end it is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10, and this solution is wiped odor source.Work with the need to wear gloves to protect your hands from chemical burns.Before working check in an inconspicuous area covering reaction to bleach solution.

Apply bleach to whiten clothes.Chlorine effectively cope with yellowed things and difficult spots, but the use is permitted only for white things.In this case there is no need to breed powders for special liquid bleaching agent marketed.Use them in the same proportion, which is indicated on the packaging.Laundry pre-soak, and then washed in the usual way - by hand or machine.

Caution : it is necessary to observe all safety precautions when working with bleach.This material burns mucous membranes and skin, resulting in swelling and ulceration occur.If bleach gets on your skin or mucous membranes, wash thoroughly with water and place injury, seek medical advice in the event of it expressed wounds.

What additives mixed into the lime

The diluted before applying lime on the walls ennoble, adding a variety of substances.As such additives appears waterglass, salt, soap, paste, flour, milk, egg proteins & Stains for paints.Colera paint beautifully with lime and allow to give it any color.

Adding flaxseed oil whitewash makes it more suitable for the treatment of very smooth surfaces, which are badly lays down a coating of paint.Clay and salt make whitewash viscous, after drying it leaves no residue when touched.If you build the addition of glue or salt and caramel in lime, then get out of it a great material for interior work in a building.In terms of value, the use of lime is more favorable than the painted walls with latex paint or other types of materials, and the quality and disinfectant properties, many of them it is even superior.

Surface preparation for whitewashing

If available divorced lime, then half the battle is already done, and now it remains only to prepare the surface and select tools for whitewash.Terms of surface preparation and coating of whitewash are simple:

1. It should not be greasy and rusty spots.All traces before applying whitewash must be removed.
2. no defects.Minor irregularities walls eliminate using putty.
3. After coating the surface of whitewash, exclude all drafts and protect the room from direct sunlight.
4. on limed surface is applied a layer of chalk, otherwise there will be stains and spots.

One of the most important moments in the whitewashing - picking the right tool for this process.There are several options.The most popular tool for whitewash, which has proven itself over the years - a special brush.The tool, which in any case can not be used - roll.The first layer of whitewash, cash cushion falls well, but when applied to the second layer of the problems begin, because reaching for whitewashing paint roller and behind the wall.

For walls of bricks optimized use a brush with natural bristles.To hide the strip that leaves the brush, the second layer is applied in the direction of the flow of light.Successfully used to whitewash spray guns.With their help, lime exactly fit onto the surface, wherein the flow rate is much lower than with a brush.Hand-held spray guns have a long hose, which is convenient to work on high walls and ceilings.Electrical appliances in this regard are less convenient because the power button is located next to them with a sprayer.It is also used to whitewash the walls of a conventional sprayer for plants.