Ancient lime paint

Painting your house is one of those tasks that not everyone is enthusiastic about, however, especially when you decide to restore an old home or refresh it, it is a necessary operation. But which products to use to obtain a convincing result? The market offers us different possibilities depending on the techniques we intend to use. Today we are talking about ancient lime painting, an ancient technique, as can be seen from the name, but of great effect.

Ancient lime paint, from ancient Rome to the present day

Lime paint has been used since ancient times, even from Roman times. This is a very economical but highly effective solution . Not only that, this type of paint is also natural, prevents the formation of mold and is breathable.

For many years it was supplanted by new water-based paints, but today its versatility and, above all, its natural nature is being rediscovered. Nowadays, a lot of attention is paid to the environment, to the healthiness of the places where we usually spend a lot of time, and ancient lime paint responds perfectly to all these needs.

The advantages of lime paint

We have just seen some advantages, but there are several others, among which the fact that it is an economical product , free of toxic substances and odourless, undoubtedly stands out, therefore ideal if you are staying in the house where the work is being carried out. 

As we have seen, it is a breathable paint , therefore it prevents the formation of mould. At the same time, it helps to maintain a healthy environment, reducing the risk of bacteria proliferation on the walls and the formation of dust. Clean and safe, the environment that is treated with this paint is absolutely suitable for children too.

Excellent for indoors and outdoors , it gives a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.

What if we are tired of the usual white?

Lime paint is always mistakenly associated with the color white, therefore it recalls certain hospital environments or the wonderful houses of the Greek coast. Today, however, for those who don’t like white too much, it is possible to pigment the lime paint with pigments .

There are several on the market, including natural ones. Another original idea is to use lime paint as a background and then decorate the walls with frescoes , clearly adapting the subjects to the style of the house.