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David G. Axt, CDT, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Senior Member
Username: david_axt

Post Number: 2096
Registered: 03-2002


Posted on Friday, November 22, 2024 - 12:31 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Has anyone specified lime wash paint? I have never even heard of such a product!

Here is the product that my client wants me to specify: BauWerk Color: https://www.bauwerkcolour.com/en-us

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
David G. Axt, CDT, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Specifications Consultant
Axt Consulting LLC
Margaret G. Chewning FCSI CCS
Senior Member
Username: presbspec

Post Number: 368
Registered: 01-2003
Posted on Friday, November 22, 2024 - 01:10 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

It is a mineral paint that is often used in historic preservation, providing a good finish on masonry, yet allowing it to breathe. https://www.limeworks.us/ is a good resource for an alternate product.
Loretta Sheridan
Senior Member
Username: leshrdn

Post Number: 174
Registered: 11-2021
Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 - 11:03 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Something that is VERY important with limewash, since it is for effect, is a mock-up. This is crucial for flat surfaces like interior gyp board walls. Not quite as crucial -- but definitely useful - for brick surfaces.

Also, it shouldn't be rolled on. I am not sure whether this matters for brick or not, but DFEINITELY should NOT be rolled on flat surfaces like gyp board.

Here is another company:
https://jamesalexanderlimewash.com/
David G. Axt, CDT, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Senior Member
Username: david_axt

Post Number: 2097
Registered: 03-2002


Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 - 12:40 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Loretta,
The architect told me that lime wash paint would be used on interior gypsum board walls as a decorative finish. Why should this paint not be rolled on?
David G. Axt, CDT, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Specifications Consultant
Axt Consulting LLC
Loretta Sheridan
Senior Member
Username: leshrdn

Post Number: 175
Registered: 11-2021
Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 - 12:52 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Because the effect is like a soft swooshy stroke look, and it is achieved with charging the brush to varying degrees (along with using a dry brush), and by alternating short strokes.

You don't quite have the control in charging a roller to the same degree as you do a brush, plus, the roller would give you very LARGE swooshy strokes. If you are limewashing a LARGE wall, that might be the way to do it.
Loretta Sheridan
Senior Member
Username: leshrdn

Post Number: 176
Registered: 11-2021
Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 - 12:54 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Lisa J. Goodwin Robbins asked me to post this for her as her ability to post to 4specs.com is limited by their IT consultant:

KEIM mineral paints.
I'm seeing more interest in mineral paints on the exterior masonry, for breathability and durability, and on the interior, because it's not petroleum-based. Can't wait to hear how it turns out.
ken hercenberg
Senior Member
Username: khercenberg

Post Number: 1651
Registered: 12-2006


Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024 - 01:52 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

A really great masonry stain that offers a lot of variation is available from www.nawkaw.com.

I spoke with them at Arc-US about another project that requires a similar finish. You can contact Russell at russell.gray@nawkaw.com
Anne Kimpton
Intermediate Member
Username: anne_kimpton

Post Number: 4
Registered: 05-2025
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 - 10:37 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I did a bit of research on limewash for a renovation project of the Carnegie Library here in DC. The DC Apple store now occupies most of the building and the limewash on the historic masonry turned out beautifully. The BOD was the KEIM mineral paint. Happy to send a copy of what I wrote. email me at akimpton@hellerandmetzger.com
Steven Bruneel, Retired Architect
Senior Member
Username: redseca2

Post Number: 736
Registered: 12-2006


Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 - 06:51 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Although as appears to be the case here, limewash is chosen purely for appearance sake, it is absolutely necessary in some old types of construction. In european traditional load-bearing masonry/stone construction, modern paints applied to the interior surfaces puts a vapor barriers where it should not be, leading to serious damp/mold/mildew issues. Limewash is permeable and will prevent problems.

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