A traditional Lime wash for interior use, produced from filtered slaked lime, modified with calcium chloride, linseed oil and PVA. Ideal for existing limed surfaces, bare plaster, and also plasterboard offering a decorative breathable finish. Coverage rate is approximately 9m2 per litre (1 10 litre tub will cover 90m2) depending upon surface.
Code: INTl
Size: 10 litre
Colours:
Price £49.99+VAT
Application
As a general rule, limewash should be applied in thin coats. It should never be used in wet or frosty weather or applied to a surface in direct sunlight on a hotday. IT will pay to do a trial patch, so that the consistency of the wash can be adjusted if necessary. Preparation of Surfaces The surface to be limewashed should be free of all dirt, dust or lichen. If mould is present, a fungicide should be used. Deep holes should be filled in advance with lime mortar. The surface should then be dampened with water, so that the moisture in the limewash will note be immediately sucked out. Porous surfaces need more damping down than hard stones. THE FIRST COAT: Dilute 50% lime wash to 50% water brush the limewash onto the dampened area, paying particular attention to the cracks and joints. Do not let it build up into a thick layer at these points. SUBSEQUENT COATS: Dilute 65% lime wash to 35% water, allow the previous coats to dry out completely, preferably overnight. Lightly damp down the previous coat before applying the next. At least three coats should be applied in all. After the initial drying out, limewash will continue to strengthen for several weeks. Colour will lighten over a period of a couple of weeks.
