Limewash

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Limewash Finish

Earthaus Limewash is a hand-brushed finish that trasforms spaces with a soft-lived in feel. White and off-white Limewash colors have an elegant matte brush texture while mid-range to darker colors will have subtle movement and tonal variation.

One Gallon: covers 200 ft² (two coats)
Five Gallons: covers 1000 ft² (two coats)

Purchase Options

Calculate all of the materials needed for a Limewash Finish project.

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Sample-sized materials to make 10 square feet of Limewash Finish.

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Handmade 5"x7" Limewash Sample Card in any Earthaus Color.

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Sheen

None: matte

Texture

Smooth: hand-brushed

Tonal Variation

Low: movement & mottling increases with darker colors

Suitable Areas

Substrate Preparation

Limewash Finish can be applied over primed level-4 finished drywall or primed previously painted surfaces. Surfaces must be flat and free from hardware. Details can be found in the Limewash Finish Application Guide.

Size: One Gallon

Coverage: 200 ft²/ bag (2 coats)

Cost: $65

Smaller Size

One Gallon Limewash

Add water, mix, and hand-brush two coats over a prepared substrate. Second coat is applied after the first is fully dried.
Size: 5 Gallons

Coverage: 1000 ft²/ box (2 coats)

Cost: $250

Larger Size

Five Gallon Limewash

Add water, mix, and hand-brush two coats over a prepared substrate. Second coat is applied after the first is fully dried.

Skills Needed

Tools: Limewash Brush

Technique: Ability to apply Limewash with a brush.
Downloadable PDFs

Earthaus Limewash Finish requires plaster mixing and application tools. The link below will provide links to recommended tools. The tools listed are recommendations only - similar tools may also be suitable.

Limewash Finish | Recommended Tools

Earthaus Limewash is a durable finish that can last a lifetime. For details on recommended upkeep for a Limewash Finish, review the Limewash Finish Care & Maintenance Guide.

Limewash Finish | Care & Maintenance Guide

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