Bathroom Surface Guide

Yes, you can paint Bauwerk Limewash on the ceiling above a shower as it doesn't have prolonged exposure to water. Like conventional paint, Bauwerk limewash paint can be used on all wall and ceiling areas of a bathroom, except for the inside walls of a shower or the immediate area adjacent to a bath.

Our 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. Our paint 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 toothpaste.

Black Mould in Bathrooms
There are a few ways to deal with existing Black Mould in bathrooms, some employ toxic chemicals, some use strong fungicides. There are some natural remedies as well. What works best for you is depending on your own preference, how heavy the black mould is established, and how fast you want to deal with the problem.

You may want to use bleach, as this is more common in households: To remove black mould prepare a 50/50 solution of bleach and water to use with a soft nylon brush or pad. Allow the bleach and water solution to sit for about 15 minutes after the first scrubbing session, then finish the job by rinsing with water. Read and follow the safety instruction before you use the bleach and during the removal process wear personal protection. Allow the wall to dry out as much as possible.

Lime wash paint is highly alkaline and has natural anti-fungal properties, so to use the lime paint will give you some protection against the algae after cleaning and painting. For how long this is effective depends on many factors, such as humidity, how well the area is ventilated and general environmental factors.

BAUWERK Limewash Paint is not a water-proofing material, it is water resistant.

You can use our paint over conventional paints or new plasterboard, once the walls have been prepared to be equally absorbent (a water based primer, for instance). It is then followed with one coat of our Limewash Prep Coat (can be rolled on), and finished by two applications of BAUWERK Limewash Paint.