Limewash

Soft, cloudy, breathable wall finishes built from natural lime and earth pigments. Beautiful in heritage interiors and modern Canadian homes.

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What Is Limewash

Lime, water, pigment — and the patient hand of a trained applicator.

Limewash is one of the oldest decorative finishes still in use today. Made from slaked lime, water, and natural pigments, it produces a soft, matte, slightly cloudy surface that shifts in tone as the light changes through the day.

Unlike paint, limewash penetrates the surface and chemically bonds with mineral substrates as it cures. The result is a finish with extraordinary depth — flat where it should be, luminous where it catches the light.

Limewash is breathable, naturally antimicrobial, and free of synthetic resins or VOCs. It's a quiet, refined finish that suits heritage homes, modern minimalist interiors, and everything in between.

Limewash Effects

Soft Cloudy

The signature limewash effect — gentle tonal variation that looks like soft weather across the wall.

Matte Velvet

A flatter, more uniform application with deep colour saturation and a chalky tactile quality.

Distressed / Aged

Layered patina built up and then partially worn away — old-world warmth for new-world spaces.

Bold Colour

Saturated earth tones — terracotta, ochre, deep clay — for accent walls, libraries, and dining rooms.

Quiet Neutrals

Soft whites, warm greys, and chalky beiges that pair beautifully with stone, oak, and warm metals.

Exterior Limewash

For brick, stucco, and stone exteriors. Naturally weathers into a beautiful aged patina over time.

Your Vision, Our Craft

Let's discuss your space.

Every project begins with a conversation. Share your vision and we'll guide you to the perfect finish — Venetian Plaster, Limewash, Microcement, or Liquid Metal.

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