Page Category: Getting Started
Fabric
Fabric Surface Guide How to use limewash paint on fabrics Limewash paint is suitable for painting fabrics such as calico and linen making it ideal for: Artist’s Canvases Photographic Backdrops Supply Checklist For this project you may need… Whisk Bucket Limewash Paint Prep Coat (If fabric is primed) Lime Wash Brushes Limewash Paint Whisk Mixing
Wood, Plywood + MDF
Wood Panelling, Timber, Plywood + MDF Surface Guide How to apply limewash to wood surfaces Limewash works best on certain wood surfaces, such as unpainted softwoods like pine and ply. It is not recommended for architectural elements such as architraves and doors. This is the right guide for you if you want to learn how
Stone
Stone Surface Guide How to apply limewash to stone surfaces Raw stone, particularly lime stones, absorb limewash paint perfectly, creating a breathable and naturally protected surface without requiring undercoats or sealers. If your stone walls have already been painted, view preparation instructions for Interior walls or Exterior walls. This is the right guide for you if you want
Concrete + Concrete Bricks
Concrete + Concrete Bricks Surface Guide How to apply limewash to concrete surfaces Bauwerk Limewash Paint is suitable for all new or previously unpainted absorbent concrete surfaces, including fairface concrete, rough concrete, concrete blocks, and similar materials. If your concrete walls have already been painted, view preparation instructions for Interior walls or Exterior walls. This is the right
Clay, Rammed Earth, Mud Bricks + Adobe
Clay, Rammed Earth, Mud Bricks + Adobe Surface Guide Limewash Paint on Render: The Complete Preparation & Application Guide Limewash paints have been used for centuries on raw earth materials, allowing moisture to freely escape so walls will keep ‘breathing’. If your earth walls have already been painted, view external or internal for preparation instructions. This is the right
Already Painted With Other Paint
Painted With Other Paint Preparing previously painted walls for limewash paint BAUWERK Limewash Paint needs a moderately absorbent surface to bond properly. Most previously painted surfaces are not absorbent enough as-is, but can be prepared to create the ideal surface. For an even finish, ensure ALL surfaces are uniformly absorbent. Repairs or crack fillers should
Mixed + Repaired Surfaces
Mixed + Repaired Surfaces Guide How to apply limewash to surfaces with repairs or mixed materials Walls made of mixed materials, like half brick and half plasterboard, or those that have been repaired, may absorb limewash differently based on each material’s absorbency. The correct surface preparation for your materials and setting will create a more
Drywall + Plasterboard
Plasterboard + Gyprock Surface Guide How to apply limewash to plasterboard surfaces Plasterboard, also known as drywall/gyprock, is a modern alternative to traditional plaster. The large, paper-coated panels are standard in most homes for walls and ceilings. This is the right guide for you if you want to learn how to: limewash plasterboard, gyprock or
Plaster
Plaster Surface Guide How to apply limewash to plaster surfaces This is the right guide for you if you want to learn how to: limewash standard plaster, gypsum or set coat plaster limewash traditional lime or clay plaster prepare your surface before limewashing apply limewash paint maintain the breathability of historic lime plaster or
Brick + Block Work
Brick Surface Guide Limewash Paint on Render: The Complete Preparation & Application Guide Render is a type of plaster or coating applied to interior or exterior walls to create a smooth or textured finish, usually rougher than traditional plaster. It’s ideal for limewashing because its porous surface absorbs the limewash effectively, allowing breathability and preserving