What is Lime Wash?
Information About Lime Wash
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Lime wash, a traditional decorative finish for walls, is crafted from slaked lime, water, and optional natural additives like pigments or adhesives. With a history spanning centuries, it has been prized in traditional and historic architecture for both its aesthetic appeal and protective qualities. This finish creates a matte, chalky appearance, adding texture and depth to surfaces while allowing them to breathe and develop a unique patina over time. It is commonly applied to both interior and exterior walls, offering a natural and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic paints.
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Overall, lime wash offers a range of health benefits, from promoting better indoor air quality to providing natural resistance against mold and mildew, making it a preferred choice for environmentally conscious and health-conscious consumers.
Low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
Mold and Mildew Resistance
Natural and Non-Toxic
Breathability
Hypoallergenic
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Lime wash is primarily made of two main ingredients: slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) and water. These ingredients are mixed together to create a thin, liquid solution that is applied as a paint or coating onto surfaces. Lime wash can also include additional components such as natural pigments or additives for coloration, adhesion, or other specific properties.
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Use a large, natural-bristle brush to apply the lime wash in a crosshatch or crisscross pattern, working in small sections to ensure even coverage.
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Though we never reccomend sealing Limewash - particularly with darker colors, limewash paints are suitable for a high humidity environment. The paint is not film-forming and therefore not prone to blistering or peeling, even in high humidity environments such as bathrooms. The Lime Wash is also naturally anti-bacterial and will resist mould. The paint can be used on all wall and ceiling areas, except for the inside area of a shower or the immediate area adjacent to a bath. We would also recommend that you use a splash back behind the sink and toilet areas, as lime paint is absorbent and can become stained by even water. Limewash Paint is not a water-proofing or water-resistant material
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In a kitchen you can use Lime Wash Paint anywhere, except where it may come in contact with fat/oil/grease (behind the stove, for instance), as this may discolour the paint.
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Darker shades will take on more movement and texture compared with lighter colors.
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Because lime wash is an organic material, due to the make up of Lime Wash, it is sometimes difficult to control the amount of movement or texture in the final finish. Lighter colors show less movement typically compared to darker colors.
The beauty of Lime Wash is the texture and color variation.
