Limewash is a very traditional finish, used to decorate and protect porous stone and lime-rendered surfaces. Like Distemper, Limewash is a breathable finish making it suitable for old and damp-problematic walls. Unlike paint, limewash penetrates the surface and the colour is built up by applying successive coats.
Limewash is a very traditional finish, used to decorate and protect porous stone and lime-rendered surfaces. Like Distemper, Limewash is a breathable finish making it suitable for old and damp-problematic walls. Unlike paint, limewash penetrates the surface and the colour is built up by applying successive coats.
Based on red oxide, the name is a nod to both the petticoat colour and warm clay.
A classic grey-blue, this shade will become stronger when painted on a larger area and on several walls.
A somewhat aged off-white which is a favourite in place of brilliant white in country homes
An enigmatic shade which was originally based on a number of colours found on the tapestries at the royal factory in Beauvais, Picardy