Hello,
I have a wooden house from the 1920s with a natural stone foundation. The basement is currently quite dull, and there's some moisture in it. I use a dehumidifier when needed, but I'm also considering sprucing up the basement a bit. I've read that you can whitewash it, both to make it lighter and more pleasant, and because the lime is supposed to be good against any moisture problems. I will use the basement as a wine cellar, storage, and rustic workspace.
How should I proceed? It's a bare stone foundation with quite large gaps between the stones in some places, and I'd like to use the right material. Is it a coarser base mortar and then lime mortar? I've read that you shouldn't use material that is too hard, as it can crack with movement, meaning the joint must be a bit "soft" - is that correct?
What are your opinions - Is it a pointless endeavor that just costs time and money?
