Interior/Exterior Natural Limewash - EUROPEAN LIMEWASH

KEIM Limewash is a classic, old-world paint finish with hydrated lime as the binder and uses only the finest natural mineral pigments. Limewash is a concentrated lime paint made with pit lime that has matured for at least three years. This finish provides a soft patina and slightly mottled appearance reminiscent of ancient Roman frescoes. It is extremely vapor-permeable and allows masonry walls to breathe naturally. It is entirely natural and has no allergy triggers or negative health implications. On the exterior, it must be routinely re-applied as the lime binder weathers away at a rate based on the severity of the climate. It is ideal for historic restoration of lime plasters and stucco. On the interior, these finishes are suitable for lower-traffic areas where they will not be frequently washed.

Benefits

• Ideal for historic restoration and preservation projects—reversible for up to 1 week

• Lime paint forms with less surface tension than ordinary paints which is important for delicate masonry surfaces

• No primer required—2 coat system on bare masonry

• Natural Dehumidification

• Excellent moisture vapor diffusion provides an extremely breathable finish

• The lime binder continues to interact with the environment as the coating cures and ages resulting in a unique “patina" finish that cannot be replicated with latex or acrylic finishes

• Limewash uses only pure inorganic mineral fillers, and lightfast inorganic mineral pigments

• Interior Mineral Primer is required for bare and previously painted interior surfaces