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.
Made with Prussian blue to bring the summer sky indoors. Originally available in oil paint and distemper,it was first used in the dining room of Moy House
The most popular of the three variants was sold in paste form for dilution
A beautiful, classic green for use as a highlight with Cricket White (No.82)
An extremely versatile shade either as a neutral amongst stronger colours or an elegant blue when seen against a soft off-white.
Usually mixed with a little blue and a red, when a "middle tint" was required, this "fancy" colour was far from cheap.