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Limewash Paint Surface Guides

Understanding Surfaces

Choose the material, condition, or location of the surface you're limewashing for detailed preparation and application instructions, along with frequently asked questions.

Bauwerk Colour limewash paint Bali painted on a rough rendered internal wall
Render
Render is ideal for limewash, as it stays breathable and is protected by the natural properties of the paint
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Brick
Brick + Block Work
Enhance the natural texture and character of interior and exterior brick surfaces with limewash paint
Bauwerk Colour Climbing Rose Peach Limewash Paint
Plaster
A smooth wall finish used in many homes and projects all over the world
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Drywall Plasterboard
Drywall + Plasterboard
These standard wall and ceiling panels offer a smooth surface for easy application with the right preparation
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Mixed or  Repaired Surfaces
Mixed + Repaired Surfaces
Embrace the variation across different materials, or utilise preparation methods to achieve a more uniform finish
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Previously Painted Walls
Already Painted With Other Paint
Using Bauwerk Prep Coat, you can limewash surfaces that have previously been painted with conventional paint
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Clay, Rammed Earth or Mud Bricks + Adobe
Clay, Rammed Earth, Mud Bricks + Adobe
Raw earth materials allow moisture to freely escape so walls will keep ‘breathing’ after being painted
Modern Lime Wash Paint | Bauwerk Colour
Concrete + Concrete Bricks
Limewash paint is suitable for all new or previously unpainted absorbent concrete surfaces
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Stone
Stone
Raw stone absorbs limewash paint perfectly, creating a breathable and naturally protected surface.
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Floors
Floors
While limewash isn’t recommended for floors due to high usage, we do offer a natural floor sealer
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Wood or Plywood
Wood + Plywood
Learn which types of wood are suitable for limewash and how best to prepare these materials
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Fabric
Fabric
Paint calico, linen and other fabrics with limewash for artwork and photographic backdrops
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Wallpaper
Wallpaper
Limewash is suitable over wallpapered walls with the right kind of preparation
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Terracotta
Terracotta
Limewashing garden pots and planters is an easy way to add colour while maintaining healthy plants
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on Metal
Metal
Metal is not a recommended surface for limewashing
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint on external Garden Walls
Garden Walls
There are natural benefits to using limewash on exterior walls to create beautiful and healthy environments
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint beautifully suits into any space even a Bathroom
Bathrooms
Everything you need to know when limewashing your bathroom
Bauwerk Colour Limewash Paint applied behind a Kitchencounter
Kitchens
Everything you need to know when limewashing your kitchen
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