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Natural Limewash
Limewash is a very traditional finish used for decorating and protecting porous surfaces made of Lime, stone and bricks. Limewash is a breathable finish, like Distemper, making it appropriate for ancient and damp walls. Limewash penetrates the surface unlike paint, and by applying successive coats, the colour is built up.
Limewash consists of sieved lime putty held in suspension in water. It was used originally as a sacrificial coating to lime render. After the lime render had cured, thin coats of natural limewash were applied to build up a protective coat on the render. Limewash complements the natural properties of lime render and plaster, namely flexibility and breathability.
Natural limewash is supplied in 15 litre tubs. Each tub will cover approximately 45 square metres at one coat. A number of coats will be required depending on the surface being painted.
Coloured lime wash can be created by adding pigment to the limewash. We don't produce coloured lime wash, but stock a range of commonly used colours such as Ochres, Siennas & Umbers to colour your own.
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