J E Putney & Sons

08/01/2026

Float coat and finish coat now finished on this domestic project in Peckham.

We allowed a full 10-day curing period between coats, giving the plaster time to breathe and set properly for a long-lasting, natural finish.

All materials supplied as always by the best in the business Chalk Down Lime

Another job wrapped up and looking great 🙌

19/12/2025

Small domestic job started before the Xmas break 🎅🏻

We carefully hacked off the defective cement plaster and replaced it with a traditional non-hydraulic lime scratch coat — a much more suitable solution for older buildings.

Why lime matters for old properties 🏡
• Allows walls to breathe, reducing trapped moisture
• More flexible than cement, helping prevent cracking
• Compatible with historic masonry
• Improves long-term durability of the building fabric

Sometimes it’s the smaller jobs that make the biggest difference to a building’s health.

Back between Xmas and New Year to apply the float coat. NO REST FOR US ELVES.

17/12/2025

Applying the finish coat of lime plaster to the ceiling ✨

This is where everything comes together. The final coat is all about patience, pressure, and timing—worked slowly by hand to achieve a smooth, breathable surface that will continue to harden naturally over time.

Lime plaster has a depth and softness you just can’t fake, catching the light in subtle ways and giving the ceiling real character.

Old techniques, natural materials, and a finish that will last for generations.

12/12/2025

🎅🏻On the way back to the office after a full morning of surveying and pricing👏🏻Guess who is looking forward to Christmas more?

10/12/2025

✨ Float Coat Day ✨
Today we brought this lime plaster ceiling one step closer to its final finish. The float coat is on—devil floated, flat, breathable, and ready to cure for a few more days ready for the finish.

🌿 Why we love lime:
• Regulates humidity naturally
• Resistant to mold
• Beautifully subtle texture
• Eco-friendly and long-lasting
Lathed, scratched and now floated. Next stop: finish coat. 👌

04/12/2025

Throwback to an external project from the summer in . Old cement render officially hacked off ✔️
Fresh 3 coat non hydraulic lime render expertly applied ✔️
A whole new lease of life for this fantastic property!
Nothing beats bringing a building back to its breathable best.

03/12/2025

Today’s mission: scratch coating this new oak sawn lath ceiling back to life. 🛠️✨
There’s something satisfying about laying down that first coat—like giving the room a fresh start… or maybe just scratching the surface of its glow-up. 👏🏻
From loose plaster to solid base, this ceiling’s officially on the mend. Next stop: FLOAT COAT!

02/12/2025

Old ceiling, new life. ✨
This ceiling was beyond repair and needed a full overhaul. Brand new oak sawn laths going up today—because sometimes you just need to lath your way through the cracks. 😉🪵

01/12/2025

01/12/2025

Some photos of a recently completed project in central London, where the client wanted their wine cellar to look like old stone. This was a very fun, albeit time consuming task to carry out. We won’t spill our secrets of how we achieved the finish, just in case the cowboys are sniffing about. Using the GOAT of lime Chalk Down Lime as always.

28/11/2025

Finish coat applied this morning on a lovely little job in Islington. It is imperative to dampen down the float coat to ensure suction is controlled so a proper finish is achieved. The cowboys don’t know this. Using Chalk Down Lime as ever. The best gear by a mile.

26/11/2025

Putting right Cowboys work yet again. This is becoming all too common in the industry. Chancers trying to carry out skilled work. We are being priced out of jobs by people who have no business holding a hawk and trowel, let alone using lime. Stick to the multi chaps