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Apprentice
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Does anyone know if Calce liberty has a blooming effect after a couple of days?
 
Posts: 36 | Location: San Diego, Carlsbad California | Registered: 07 May 2006Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Plaster Junkie
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Paul what do you mean by 'blooming effect'?
 
Posts: 747 | Location: albuquerque, New Mexico | Registered: 06 June 2005Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Apprentice
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Greg, The other lime paints/washes that I have used before develop a random, whitish, cloud-like effect overnight or sometimes in a couple of days if the humidity is too low.
 
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Plaster Junkie
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I have not noticed blooming with the Calce Liberty or any other Safra product. I have had to deal with bloom with other mediums (not Safra). I find that bloom occurs when I am using a color that is really dark and requires a lot of pigment. The problem can usually be solved by wiping the surface with a dry cloth. Bloom can also be caused by using finishing plasters that have not been fully refined. Basically, the trash and filler put into the plaster comes to the top. Again, it usually wipes off, it's just a hassle.


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Posts: 1112 | Location: Dayton, Oh | Registered: 15 August 2003Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Applicator
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It's my understanding that "blooming" of lime paint is desirable and part of it's ambiance. If you want a monotone then use an acrylic.
 
Posts: 217 | Registered: 06 April 2006Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Apprentice
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Charlie

In my case the client is looking for a product that blooms, I have two products that will do that, however I am looking to use a Safra product if possible.
 
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Plaster Junkie
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I don't think I understand what you mean by bloom. Usually bloom is a bad thing, or at least from where I come from...


amy@calawaydesignfinish.com
 
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Plaster Junkie
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Maybe someone can clarify this over on the Trained Safra Applicator Forum? I would like to know details.
 
Posts: 308 | Location: Lehigh Valley PA | Registered: 23 October 2005Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Applicator
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The way it was explained to me is lime paint continues to change over time as a reaction to being exposed to air, perhaps the same process as a lime plaster carbonates, and this enhances the ambiance of the product.
 
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