How to do it and curiosity
Painting with lime is a method that is used on any type of surface: stone, ceilings, walls, etc. but it would be better to apply it on porous surfaces; It can hardly be applied to wood and metal.
How do you whiten it with lime? Let’s see everything you need to know.
What is lime, how is it used and what types exist
Once we are ready to paint with lime we need to prepare the application of the paint. It’s a very simple thing in fact, just dilute the paint with water and let it mix well without adding too much excess material. To understand if the lime is ready we advise you to dip the roller in the paint and try to whitewash a part of the wall. If it is not applied evenly and pieces of plaster come off, you will need to dilute it further.
When a wall is whitewashed with lime after plastering, it will be necessary to pass the roller or brush at least three times. However, if the plaster is not fresh, even just one coat should be enough. Lime, in addition to being waterproof and aseptic, is a natural material and does not cause any form of allergy.
Tips for painting and curiosities about lime
To paint a wall with lime, let’s see together some practical tips that could be very useful to you.
First of all, lime paint only covers when it dries, so don’t stop at the first appearance.
Natural lime paint is only used on new plasters as there may be materials such as cellulose or resins on old plasters.
You can use either the brush or the roller to apply the paint, depending on your preference.
Finally, remember that by painting with lime you cannot create dark colours.
Little curiosity: did you know that lime was used as a building material by the Romans and Phoenicians? They mixed it with sand to obtain a solid mortar to build their homes and palaces.