The photo above is of hot mixed lime mortar pointing in Bampton, Oxfordshire.

Please follow the link above if you would like to see film of completed internal works.

When working with lime internally there are completely different light levels in comparison to outside. Usually stone cottages have small windows which translates to low light levels. Therefore, it's important to use the right kind of lime combined with a suitable blend of sand otherwise internally repointed feature walls can look drab.

In fact, unless a suitable mortar is chosen, the internal environment can end up looking like a cave. I've spent many years developing a suitable internal mortar which complements both brick and stone.

Lime putty pointing, Kidlington.

Witney stairwell lime mortar repointing.

Lew, near Bampton: lime putty repointing and refurbished fireplace (I didn't do the painting).

Close up of lime putty repointing mortar, Oxfordshire.