Lime materials
Hot-mixed, non-hydraulic lime putty mortars, plasters and renders, made with matured lime putty and selected aggregates.
- Bedding, packing and pointing mortars
- Scud, scratch and float coats
- Renders and lime putty
Traditional lime · Conservation · Training
Natural lime. Enduring character.
Breathable lime mortars, plasters and renders, with expert conservation advice and hands-on training for the people who care for traditional buildings.
Our approach
We believe the best way to protect the past is to work with it, not against it.
Too often, modern materials seal, trap, and ultimately damage the very surfaces they’re meant to protect. Our materials are rooted in traditional methods, using natural, breathable lime that allows buildings to age as they were meant to.
It works with the structure, not over it, preserving texture, character and integrity while offering lasting protection.
Our story
What we do
Materials, advice and skills for traditional buildings
Everything you need to repair and maintain historic masonry the right way, from the lime itself to the knowledge to use it well.
Conservation consultancy
Specialist guidance on the repair and care of historic buildings, drawing on decades of hands-on conservation masonry and built-heritage expertise.
- Advice on appropriate materials and methods
- Mortar analysis and testing
- Statements of compliance on request
Courses & training
Practical training for homeowners, builders and professionals working with traditional lime materials and methods.
- Hands-on lime workshops
- Practical skills training
- Support towards CPD accreditation
Our materials
A complete lime system, from first coat to finish
Our lime putty products are soft, flexible and vapour-permeable, compatible with historic stone and brick and suited to new work where a non-cementitious finish is needed.
Mortars
Bedding, base bedding (hair or hemp), packing and pointing mortars, with fibre-reinforced options.
Plasters
Scud coat adhesion primers, scratch coats with animal hair or polypropylene fibres, and float coats.
Renders
Dub coats and float render coats for breathable external walls.
Lime putty
Traditional matured lime putty, a base for mortars, plasters and limewash.
Available in 20 kg buckets, quarter-ton and one-ton bags. Online ordering is coming soon; in the meantime, get in touch for prices and to place an order.
Why lime
Built to breathe
Breathable
Moisture moves through the wall and evaporates naturally, instead of being trapped inside solid masonry.
Flexible
Softer than cement, lime accommodates minor movement and protects the stone and brick around it.
Compatible
Made to work with historic materials, preserving the texture and character of traditional buildings.
Sustainable
Natural, low-impact and long-lasting, reducing unnecessary repairs and protecting what already exists.
ComplianceAll Vitruvian mortars, plasters, renders and washes are produced using a CE-certified lime binder (EN 459-1:2010). A full Statement of Compliance is available on request.
The people behind Vitruvian
Generations of craft, grounded in conservation
Damien Condon
Founder & Master Craftsman
Carrying forward six generations of plastering and masonry craft, Damien is a conservation specialist with more than 35 years’ experience in the conservation of historic buildings.
Caroline Kearns Gethings
Founder & Built Heritage Consultant
A built heritage consultant specialising in conservation and sustainability, Caroline brings over a decade of experience preserving Ireland’s built heritage.
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Whether you need materials, advice on a repair, or want to learn to work with lime yourself, we’re here to help.