Asvesti Limewash paint 500g

Preparing your high-quality limewash paint:

– Limewash paint is a non-toxic type of paint that usually contains no synthetic compounds. It is known to absorb and remove carbon dioxide from any room where it is applied, leading to improved air quality.

– To use this paint in your home is easy, as you can use your limewash paint directly on surfaces that are painted with matt or semi-matt water-based paint. However, for glossy or semi gloss finishes, use a primer before you apply your limewash paint.

– Also, take special care that the surface that you are about to paint doesn’t have any particles such as dust and debris, as this could prohibit the paint from setting properly and cause uneven areas.

– When you are ready to begin, mix 500g of limewash powder with 700 ml of water to prepare the paint in a suitable container.

– Ensure that you mix your paint evenly by stirring well from time to time to prevent the pigments from sinking to the bottom of your container.

Applying your paint:

– Using upwards and downwards strokes, begin from the top comer of the wall down to the floor, taking care to not go over the skirting or messing on floor planks or floor tiles. If possible, use tape or any other material to cover areas that should not be painted over. You can also use x-stokes or multi-directional strokes starting from the comer top of the wall down to the floor. Do not use a roller though, only use a paintbrush suited for painting with limewash paint.

– Apply at least 2 layers of lime paint to get the best results.

– Paint your wall’s first coat in one session to prevent overlapping and edges to dry out. Do not try to fix spots on areas once you have painted, as this could result in a patchy looking result.

– Once you have let the first coat dry for 30 to 45 minutes to dry, you can apply the second coat.

– After your second coat, let your wall dry for at least 72 hours and avoid any contact with water.

– Keep in mind that lime paint normally dries in a few hours, but it takes a few days to fully harden.

A word of caution:

– Be prepared: No two walls will look the same when painted with limewash paint.

– The technique that a person applies with their limewash paint will determine how their unique results will look.

– Stay consistent. You need to gradually and constantly mix your paint to prevent pigments to sink to the bottom of your paint container or hardening. Be careful to not overmix your paint, as intense mixing will darken the shade of your paint. Also, excessively brushing the paint onto your wall could darken the shade.

– Your final wall colour will depend on how the paint is absorbed.
The lighter the shade of your paint, the less contrast and effects your walls will have, compared with medium or darker colours that will have more variation.

– Remember to consider your home’s lighting too: it will impact how your newly painted walls will be displayed.