Clay Works (naturally coloured plaster and paint)

Clayworks is a company founded by a married couple who are experts in building cob homes and natural plasters. These plasters are made from clay and naturally coloured, so you can paint and plaster your cob or straw bale home, at the same time!

The site has full information on how to use, and where to find decorators who are trained in using these plasters.

Clay plasters are not suitable for wet rooms (like bathrooms) or sustained exposure to water, but are great for indoor walls and ceilings.

The Many Benefits of Clay Plasters

Clay plasters are ideal to keep the walls breathable for eco-friendly homes built from natural materials, and also have good moisture regulation, so ideal to prevent damp walls and mould. And they also help to reduce VOCs (volatile organic compounds found in toxic house paint).

Clay paints also offer good sound and thermal insulation, and are also good for people with allergies to chemical plasters.

Clay plasters absorb excess moisture from the air and limit the survival of viruses, bacteria and dust mites, which in tern can help to reduce allergies and asthma symptoms.

They are also very eco-friendly to build and biodegradable (and easily repaired). They also look lovely, with earth tones and textures, for a warm soft atmosphere.