Limewash

Limewash is a time-honoured exterior finish traditionally used to protect and enhance porous stone and lime-rendered surfaces. Much like Distemper, it’s a breathable option, making it well-suited for older buildings and walls prone to damp.

Limewash Overview:

Environmentally-friendly

Water-based

Suitable for exterior use only on lime render and porous stone

Gloss level: 3% (very matt)

Coverage: approx 6 square metres per litre (one coat)

Available in 5L tins

*Please note, Limewash should be used within 14 days of delivery.

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Breathable

Little Greene's Limewash is highly breathable and vapour permeable, making it an ideal choice for older buildings and walls prone to damp. Unlike conventional paint, Limewash works by soaking into the surface, with colour and depth developing through the gradual application of multiple coats.

It offers a beautifully soft texture and authentic depth of colour, making it an ideal choice for the sensitive restoration of period properties.

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Chalky finish

Limewash is a water-based paint with a beautifully chalky matt finish.

This exterior finish dries quickly, becoming touch dry in just one hour. However, it’s recommended to wait 24 hours between coats. For best results, four coats are advised.

Limewash is offered in a broad selection of shades from the Little Greene colour palette.

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Eco-Friendly

Made from natural limestone, Limewash contains low VOCs and no harmful chemicals. Its breathable formulation supports moisture regulation, making it a sustainable choice for exterior finishes.

Key features
Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

Breathable

Little Greene's Limewash is highly breathable and vapour permeable, making it an ideal choice for older buildings and walls prone to damp. Unlike conventional paint, Limewash works by soaking into the surface, with colour and depth developing through the gradual application of multiple coats.

It offers a beautifully soft texture and authentic depth of colour, making it an ideal choice for the sensitive restoration of period properties.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

Chalky finish

Limewash is a water-based paint with a beautifully chalky matt finish.

This exterior finish dries quickly, becoming touch dry in just one hour. However, it’s recommended to wait 24 hours between coats. For best results, four coats are advised.

Limewash is offered in a broad selection of shades from the Little Greene colour palette.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Eco-Friendly

Made from natural limestone, Limewash contains low VOCs and no harmful chemicals. Its breathable formulation supports moisture regulation, making it a sustainable choice for exterior finishes.

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