Stannington is a village in south-east Northumberland, north of Newcastle, with open countryside close by. It sits in the wider mix of rural and suburban communities we serve.
Older stone homes and breathable paint
Homes in villages like this include older stone-built cottages and farm-related properties alongside newer houses. Solid stone walls with lime-based mortar and plaster work differently from modern cavity walls. They need to breathe, so impermeable plastic-style paints can trap moisture and cause blistering and damp. Breathable masonry paint, mineral paint or limewash is usually the safer choice.
Inside, old plaster often has patches of repair and hairline cracks. We take time to key, repair and prime, and recommend waiting for any damp issues to be resolved first, so the paint does not fail.
Why breathability matters
Older solid stone and lime-plastered walls manage moisture by letting it evaporate through the surface. A modern, tight plastic-based coating can block that, trapping moisture so paint blisters and plaster deteriorates. Breathable paints, such as mineral paint or limewash, allow the wall to keep behaving as it was built to.
That does not mean every older property needs specialist paint. Many have been altered over time and may have cement renders or modern plaster, which behave differently. We look at what is on the wall, ask what has been done before, and recommend a coating that suits, including honest advice on cases where a specialist or builder should look at damp first.
Services that suit Stannington
This kind of property is often suited to exterior painting using breathable coatings, and to specialist finishes such as limewash. Indoors, see interior painting and decorating.
Distance and scheduling
At about 5 miles from Ponteland, Stannington is one of the nearer places we cover, which makes it easier to fit into the schedule. We will confirm realistic dates when we have discussed the work. You can see the full list of areas we cover.
Request a quotation in Stannington
Thinking about decorating in Stannington? Request a quotation and describe the job, and we will arrange a time to discuss it properly.
If you are unsure what kind of walls your home has, such as solid stone, cavity brick or later render, tell us what you know and send photographs. The construction affects the coating we recommend, so a few minutes describing it saves difficulties later on.
