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How to mix colour pigment into MacoAvell Lime Plaster

[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1608569793745{padding-top: 4% !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1266″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Step 1:

Prepare your lime-plaster (base).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1267″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Step 2:

Leave the lid off all the way around and remove the plastic sheet.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1608569804232{padding-top: 4% !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1268″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Step 3:

Make the job easier by getting a mixer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1280″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Step 4:

Put your mixer at a low-speed setting and start giving it a good mixing.
⚠️ Starting at high-speed will cause splashing due to the plaster’s thick muddy texture.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1608569810599{border-top-width: 4% !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1281″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Step 5: 

When the texture has become slightly butterly, turn your mixer to high speed. Continue with the stirring until the it is smooth and lump-free.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1282″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Step 6:

Ready a colourant of your choice and shake it well before use.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1608569810599{border-top-width: 4% !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1283″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Step 7: 

Pour the tint into your base.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1284″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Step 8:

You may notice some remaining in the bottle. Add small amount of water into tint bottle to prevent wastage.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1608569810599{border-top-width: 4% !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1285″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Step 9: 

Again, shake it well. And pour them back into the mix.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1286″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Step 10:

Scrape off clumped plaster from the side of plaster can.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1608569810599{border-top-width: 4% !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1287″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Step 11: 

Continue mixing for another 3 minutes to ensure consistent colour.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1288″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Finish:

This is the desired consistency![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]