limewash
All about limewash paint.
If you’re dying to get away from the all-white trend, then Belgian-based limewash should make the short list. Like a fine wine, it only gets better with age. It’s environmentally friendly, mineral-based, and completely all natural.
Image from Jersey Ice Cream Co.
limewash
All about limewash paint.
If you’re dying to get away from the all-white trend, then Belgian-based limewash should make the short list. Like a fine wine, it only gets better with age. It’s environmentally friendly, mineral-based, and completely all natural.
Image from Jersey Ice Cream Co.
limewash
All about limewash paint.
If you’re dying to get away from the all-white trend, then Belgian-based limewash should make the short list. Like a fine wine, it only gets better with age. It’s environmentally friendly, mineral-based, and completely all natural.
Image from Jersey Ice Cream Co.
Appearance
Appearance
Limewash, also known as lime paint, gives surfaces a soft, chalky texture like suede. When brushed on, it dries to create a patinated, aged look with natural color changes over time. This paint adds depth and brightness to walls.
Limewash, also known as lime paint, gives surfaces a soft, chalky texture like suede. When brushed on, it dries to create a patinated, aged look with natural color changes over time. This paint adds depth and brightness to walls.
Limewash naturally varies in color, showing both light and dark areas. Light colors have less noticeable changes, while dark colors show more differences.
Limewash naturally varies in color, showing both light and dark areas. Light colors have less noticeable changes, while dark colors show more differences.
Design by Giancarlo Valle
Design by Giancarlo Valle
Benefits of limewash
Benefits of limewash
Limewash is all natural, made from limestone that’s been crushed, burned, and mixed with water. The technique dates back to Roman times and was one of the original house paints.
Limewash is all natural, made from limestone that’s been crushed, burned, and mixed with water. The technique dates back to Roman times and was one of the original house paints.
Limewash is known for its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the air as it cures. This process, called carbonation, can help reduce indoor air pollution and odors by absorbing certain gases. Lime’s high pH level means microorganisms can’t survive, which adds a hypoallergenic quality.
Limewash is known for its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the air as it cures. This process, called carbonation, can help reduce indoor air pollution and odors by absorbing certain gases. Lime’s high pH level means microorganisms can’t survive, which adds a hypoallergenic quality.
Application
Application
Limewash is suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces including drywall, plaster, stucco, and masonry. When applying to drywall, a binding agent is used.
Limewash is suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces including drywall, plaster, stucco, and masonry. When applying to drywall, a binding agent is used.
A brush is used to apply the limewash in a crosshatch pattern. If you want more varied color tones and enhanced texture, be sure to ask about our cloth technique.
A brush is used to apply the limewash in a crosshatch pattern. If you want more varied color tones and enhanced texture, be sure to ask about our cloth technique.
Image by Nicole Franzen
Image by Nicole Franzen
Durability
Durability
Cleaning limewashed walls isn't typically necessary since its mottled appearance shows less dirt than traditional paint. However, if touch-ups are needed, applying a diluted re-coat of limewash works best.
Cleaning limewashed walls isn't typically necessary since its mottled appearance shows less dirt than traditional paint. However, if touch-ups are needed, applying a diluted re-coat of limewash works best.
Pros
• Breathable (no condensation in damp conditions).
• Natural, solvent-free, and hypoallergenic.
• Absorbs odors and is bacteria-resistant.
• More affordable than other plaster techniques.
Cons
• Color variance is hard to control and not to everyone’s liking.
• May require several coats to get the desired effect.
• More porous than roman clay, so it’s not easily cleaned. May require a re-coat.
Pros
• Breathable (no condensation in damp conditions).
• Natural, solvent-free, and hypoallergenic.
• Absorbs odors and is bacteria-resistant.
• More affordable than other plaster techniques.
Cons
• Color variance is hard to control and not to everyone’s liking.
• May require several coats to get the desired effect.
• More porous than roman clay, so it’s not easily cleaned. May require a re-coat.
