03/05/2026
Here's the second big spring project. St Swithens Church near Crediton. They had a roof leak and as a result extensive plaster delaminated by the alter and also (very awkwardly) behind the organ. Also various damaged paintwork and plaster in various places around the interior. Always slightly tricky jobs as there is a need for continual attention to cleanliness and dust. But very pleased with the completion. Lime was mainly putty soft lime mix although NHL 2 used in a couple of locations. The paint used is seciltek from Mike Wye. I've used it for over a decade and it really is worth it. Bit more cost wise but is silicate not plastic based so microporous and vapour permeable. Unlike limewash it doesn't need recoating every 4 or 5 years amd is much more hardwearing. Bit tricky colour matching as there appear to be at least three different paint colours in use in the church interior!! Subtle recolour mixing with my pigment store has got it very close. The church also has one of my favourite stained glass windows that manages to be bright with colour as well.as light and delicate
