Limewash Paint in Vancouver: What a Mineral Limewash Looks Like
A wall finished in limewash paint has depth and tonal movement across its surface. That movement is the reason to choose it.
What limewash is
Genuine mineral limewash has three parts: limestone, water and natural pigments. We use Bauwerk Limewash.
How it is built
Limewash goes on in stages. Each pass adds depth. The finished wall has a velvety surface and soft tonal movement, as the video below shows in a dark room.
Choosing a colour
The card below shows 40 of its 357 colours. On screen they are a guide. A sample in your own light confirms the final colour.
Limewash
A genuine mineral limewash of limestone, water and natural pigments, built in stages for a velvety surface with depth and tonal movement.
Bauwerk Bauwerk Limewash
40 of the 357 colours on the supplier's card
- Whitewash (Whitewash)
- Chalk (Chalk)
- Stone (Stone)
- Raw White (Raw White)
- Bleached White (Bleached White)
- Transparent White (Transparent White)
- Eggshell (Eggshell)
- Intention (Intention)
- Tranquil (Tranquil)
- Flannel Flower (Flannel Flower)
- Mykonos (Mykonos)
- Calm (Calm)
- Bone (Bone)
- Slow (Slow)
- Hoar Frost (Hoar Frost)
- Still (Still)
- Quiet (Quiet)
- Kaolin (Kaolin)
- Dream (Dream)
- Palomino (Palomino)
- Serene (Serene)
- Tangier (Tangier)
- Retreat (Retreat)
- White Fox (White Fox)
- Witch Hazel (Witch Hazel)
- Cassava (Cassava)
- Wander (Wander)
- Linen (Linen)
- Chickpea (Chickpea)
- Reflection (Reflection)
- Sandstone (Sandstone)
- Seed (Seed)
- Ibiza (Ibiza)
- Wheat (Wheat)
- Balance (Balance)
- Beech (Beech)
- Drift (Drift)
- Nullarbor (Nullarbor)
- Moss (Moss)
- Sepia (Sepia)
You can also try these colours on a photo of your own room in the colour visualizer.
Planning your project
Every project starts with a walkthrough. Specialty finishes are priced on a time and materials basis.
Compare limewash with plaster on our decorative finishes page, read the lime plaster guide, or tell us about your project.
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