Interesting that you have noticed that, generally the more coats applied the less the cloudy effect will show up. We always recommend 2 coats and if you wish to apply a third coat it may darken the colour and show less variation.
It depends on the amount of reduction. I usually use 60% on the second and 80% on the third. I also back trowel this technique in certain applications.. kind cool but changes the traditional lime wash look. Thanks again, nice job
@@shelbylangston329 hi, I have a new built home and client wants lime wash on ceilings and walls. I’m in Ontario Canada. What is the drywall sqft rate. Labor and materials. Thanks in advance
i really like the look of the 1st coat (how translucent it looks). 1. can this be done with only one coat? or does it have to be more than one? 2. does this needs a sealer? 3. how do you clean this? 4. can this be used on wood (furniture)? sorry for the multiple questions. thanks in advance.
You can do 1 coat of you prefer, thought can look patchy, it depends a little on your wall type, you can only clean gently with a soft cloth - it can be used on some types of wood, email us for more detailed answers sales@bauwerkcolour.com
You can do this in one coat however it's best in multiple codes and reducing each coat, which allows the translucent cloud like effect seen in traditional lime wash. Yes you can seal it. Romanio has several depending on the look you are after. Cleaning is best done using a tamping motion instead of a running motion. You can apply this to furniture, however you definitely need to degloss the surface and prime. I would also seal it with a matte sealer. Hope this helps.
If you're wanting to do this in a two coat process you can also tint the primer 30% different than the lime wash itself. then as you apply it use another brush with a little bit of water to kind of create a cloud effect.. 👍
Hi! Could you tell me what kind of paint I should buy to do this?! I’m brazilian, and people here don’t know nothing about this kind of texture. I think it’s stunning and I wanna give it a try at my house! Thank you
Looks great. I have white set plastered walls that have been patched but still have imperfections (light gauges) will these show through or will the texture of the lime wash hide them somewhat? Thanks
Hi Ricki, We recommend that you apply 2 coats of a good quality acrylic sealer to hide any patches/ repaires, then apply 1 coat of BAUWERK Prep Coat, then 2 coats of BAUWERK Limewash. If you are not bothered by the imperfections then just apply the Bauwerk Prep Coat and Limewash.
I have some left over lime prep primer from James Alexander. I also have a full can of lime prep primer from Bauwerk. I don't have enough primer to coat my living room unless I mix the primers together. Do you think I'd have any problems if I mixed lime prep primers from two different companies? Also, do you need to take off the tape and reapply tape between each coat or between the lime prep coat? Or can I leave the tape on from start to finish?
Does the paint leave a textured feel to the wall? We're moving to a new rental and I'm able to paint, but not sure that they'd approve of something that will leave a texture
Hi There, it doesn't really leave much texture on your wall , the texture comes from how the light hits the paint, not from an actual plaster type texture, there can sometimes be a minimal texture that you can sand away
Hello Adam, Bauwerk Limewash paint is very different to acrylic paint, it has a different consistency and application method. Unsure as to how the application method will work with acrylic paint unfortunately.
It depends what type of wall, and which country you are in - for drywall or gyprock plaster , we recommend a 2 coats of a good quality undercoat sealer to hide any underlying patches or ghosting - followed by 1 coat Bauwerk Prep Coat, then 2 coats Limewash
@@bauwerkcolour thanks for the reply. I'm in Canada- my walls are dry wall- in excellent condition and have been painted a benjamin moore ulti-matte about 3 months ago. Can I just use a prep coat?
@@dani4606 Do I need BAUWERK Prep Coat? We have especially developed our Prep Coat as a bridge coat between standard paint and primers to make limewash more durable, and easy to apply. BAUWERK Prep Coat is not a primer. It is important to understand that BAUWERK Limewash and Prep Coat have no capacity to mask what is on your wall, it allows all the history and the materials of the wall to come through.
@@dani4606 Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs
@@dani4606 If your wall is already painted or are made of gyprock / drywall / plasterboard or plaster. It is very important that your walls are correctly primed, as Limewash and Prep Coat will not mask what is on your wall, for example, inconsistent materials like the join lines of where the plasterboards meets, or any fillers or patches that are on the wall - to ensure that no ghosting of these inconsistencies comes through to your final finish. Step 1. First apply 2 coats of a good quality water based drywall / plasterboard / gyprock primer, to ensure an even absorbency across the wall surface. Step 2. Apply 1 coat of our BAUWERK Prep Coat by roller, especially formulated to make limewashing easier and more durable on previously painted walls. Step 3. Apply Limewash by brush 2-3 coats, however you like it best. We find 2 coats is usually enough. Do I need BAUWERK Prep Coat? We have especially developed our Prep Coat as a bridge coat between standard paint and primers to make limewash more durable, and easy to apply. BAUWERK Prep Coat is not a primer. It is important to understand that BAUWERK Limewash and Prep Coat have no capacity to mask what is on your wall, it allows all the history and the materials of the wall to come through.
Thanks for the video. I'm looking to put an order in on your website. We're in NSW. What's the coverage per litre for internal and external paint? I'm going over new plasterboard, I'll undercoat first with sealer.
Over Bauwerk Prep Coat- recommend for your wall type Bauwerk Limewash -coverage 10 sqm per litre/ per coat 2 coats recommended Bauwerk Prep Coat 1 coat recommended 6 sqm per litre /per coat
Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs
Not usually, Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality /sealer primer Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs
If it is good condition and without patches, you can use our Bauwerk Prep Coat-1 coat, then 2 coats Bauwerk Limewash. If it has patches or repairs, then use a good quality undercoat sealer, to create a more uniform finish, to prevent ghosting of patches - then use our Prep Coat
Has anyone ever done this by spraying the wall with water a little bit? I have tried this, and I thought it gave it a really nice effect, but I don't think it's recommended. Would be interested to know the thoughts of other DIYers.
Limewash can be used in bathrooms and kitchens, however not where there are fat or oils from cooking, you need to use a splashback, the same in bathrooms don't use behind the sink or in the shower recess or anywhere you would normally use tiles
@@HuxHuxtable - my paint dealer in Germany recommended that I add water (20% added- so 1 Litre paint plus 200 ml water) for the first coat on Cobb (Lehm) plaster. I'm just about to do it.....let's see what happens! How did your turn out?
I did 3 coats cause your video says to do 3 in the beginning😅 but later says it may not look as textured after 3 coats.. What do I do after 3 coats, because it doesn’t look textured…
If your wall is already painted or are made of gyprock / drywall / plasterboard or plaster. It is very important that your walls are correctly primed, as Limewash and Prep Coat will not mask what is on your wall, for example, inconsistent materials like the join lines, may ghost through the final finish Newly plastered walls can be very absorbent. That can make it a little tricky if you want to achieve a consistent appearance. To achieve a uniform finish on raw plaster we recommend sealing the surface to ensure a consistent finish (stop the ghosting of micro cracks and to help minimise the absorbency) Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs Do I need BAUWERK Prep Coat? We have especially developed our Prep Coat as a bridge coat between standard paint and primers to make limewash more durable, and easy to apply. BAUWERK Prep Coat is not a primer. It is important to understand that BAUWERK Limewash and Prep Coat have no capacity to mask what is on your wall, it allows all the history and the materials of the wall to come through.
This perhaps means you have applied too much paint or have painted over an unsuitable surface, it may be a good idea to email us so we can offer more support
I really want to do the lightest shade like a white. But I’m scared that it really won’t be noticeable as a lime wash and maybe will just make the walls look dirty. Has anybody used a white lime wash before and did it give the desired effect?
Great question, there is not a lot of texture with white if any, as white is not a colour , the texture in Limewash comes with the colour, we have other videos here showing how to layer whitewash to give texture
Not necessarily, it depends on the country you live to know which method is standard. Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs Do I need BAUWERK Prep Coat? We have especially developed our Prep Coat as a bridge coat between standard paint and primers to make limewash more durable, and easy to apply. BAUWERK Prep Coat is not a primer. It is important to understand that BAUWERK Limewash and Prep Coat have no capacity to mask what is on your wall, it allows all the history and the materials of the wall to come through.
@@bauwerkcolour I live in the UK and have just had my house interior plastered with gyproc. Does this need a sealer or primer? What kind would you recommend? Thanks
Hello, is it possible to remove limewash if the results is not the way we want it? I simply don’t want to paint with white and apply again. Would it be possible to remove in someway?
Hello Zianta, We do not recommend a topcoat over Bauwerk Limewash paint. Our limewash is a natural paint and if used on raw absorbent walls, it will keep the walls breathable.
On the website this color looks it has more of a cooler gray undertone. In the picture it appears more of a nude beige. Which is the true tone of the color? Im looking for a more nudish beige like seen in the video
Hello Frank, Colours can look different in images, to how they will look on your wall, this is due to light refraction and even the settings on your computer. We always recommend a colour card, then a sample pot first if you wish to be certain the colours chosen are the best for your home. Colour Nullarbor is a warm grey.
It depends what type of floor or trim, it is usually easy to simply wipe, if it is hard to remove sue some diluted vinegar, but dont get the vinegar on the limewash on the walls,
Hi, once the walls are complete how many years does lime wash last? I live in an extremely humid environment with the air conditioner running more than heat. Do you have to treat the walls with anything special to repaint them with acrylic paint? Thanks!
Hi Cinderella, You can expect a similar life expectancy to that of other quality brand paints provided that the paint is applied in the manner recommended by BAUWERK. The pigments used in BAUWERK Limewash paints are mineral based, colourfast and UV* stable. Our paints are suitable for a high humidity environments, and is not film-forming and therefore not prone to blistering or peeling.
Give them a light sand - then Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs
No need to dilute our Prep Coat or Limewash with water. They are premade ready to go. With regards to application of primers, please see link www.bauwerkcolour.com/lime-wash-paint-surface-guides
does the wall have to be white to start off? the wall i plan on painting already has a light blue colour paint. so wondering if the limewash will have enough vpigment to cover that up
It doesn't have to be white, but it needs to be correctly prepped - as a guide as I don't know your exact wall type - this is for plaster or drywall or plasterboard Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer
Hi Helena, happy to help with any advise we can, there are no sheen choices with limewash, it is a flat matt paint made from limestone, it works differently to standard paints, which are made form plastics and oils, hence the different sheen levels possible hope this helpful, let me know if I can answer in more depth
This video demonstration doesn’t show cutting in against a ceiling or around sockets neither corners against opposite walls , just on a squared off wall which makes it look easy
@@bauwerkcolour we are in the middle of a large project using your product which is new to us and we haven’t had much experience with limewash , we have a blue wall which was painted when the house was first built with vinyl Matt emulsion , we have primed over the wall twice then applied the prep coat and two coats of bauwerk but the cutting in against the ceiling and around sockets has ghosted do you think this is down to a difference in the textured finish between a roller and a paintbrush (as obviously you can’t cut in with a roller)
@@bauwerkcolour would you recommend rubbing the walls down after the prep coat is dry before applying the line wash as the surface feels very course after the prep coat has dried
@@bauwerkcolour would you recommend rubbing the walls down after the prep coat is dry before applying the line wash as the surface feels very course after the prep coat has dried
@@hellrazorr3904 did you mean Sandstone? If so it is a light colour but should still show a small amount of movement. A trick to create more movement, is to use a smaller brush or you can apply another colour over the top of Sandstone that way you see both colours come through.
You might add that in the second and third coat reduction of the material can also soften the look and create a more cloudy effect. Nice job.
Interesting that you have noticed that, generally the more coats applied the less the cloudy effect will show up. We always recommend 2 coats and if you wish to apply a third coat it may darken the colour and show less variation.
It depends on the amount of reduction. I usually use 60% on the second and 80% on the third. I also back trowel this technique in certain applications.. kind cool but changes the traditional lime wash look. Thanks again, nice job
@@shelbylangston329 hi, I have a new built home and client wants lime wash on ceilings and walls. I’m in Ontario Canada. What is the drywall sqft rate. Labor and materials. Thanks in advance
would love to see more color over color demo. more power! really amazing video
Yes great idea, we are now planning more videos !!!
i really like the look of the 1st coat (how translucent it looks). 1. can this be done with only one coat? or does it have to be more than one?
2. does this needs a sealer?
3. how do you clean this?
4. can this be used on wood (furniture)?
sorry for the multiple questions. thanks in advance.
You can do 1 coat of you prefer, thought can look patchy, it depends a little on your wall type, you can only clean gently with a soft cloth - it can be used on some types of wood, email us for more detailed answers sales@bauwerkcolour.com
You can do this in one coat however it's best in multiple codes and reducing each coat, which allows the translucent cloud like effect seen in traditional lime wash. Yes you can seal it. Romanio has several depending on the look you are after. Cleaning is best done using a tamping motion instead of a running motion. You can apply this to furniture, however you definitely need to degloss the surface and prime. I would also seal it with a matte sealer. Hope this helps.
If you're wanting to do this in a two coat process you can also tint the primer 30% different than the lime wash itself. then as you apply it use another brush with a little bit of water to kind of create a cloud effect.. 👍
Thank you for the video! Can you have a tutorial for painting walls in the background? They look stunning!
Great idea !!!!
They look 100 years old to me, impossible to achieve I think hehehe
@@JuanBosco Could always treat it like a art peice.. Like mimc that -- maybe stucco bottom and crack it to look old etc?
I dunno why but i think you are the Bob Ross of painting walls. Amazing video. :)
Thank you Sir.,,, Beautiful by the way.!
Thank you
Hi, great tutorial - thank you! Can we use a similar technique & instructions regd primer on ceilings as well?
Best to use a primer then Bauwerk Prep Coat to be sure
Have fun and trust in the process!
Thanks very much - helpful and confidence-giving.
Thanks very much, great feedback
Outstanding tutorial. Many thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Obsessed 🤩💥
Thank you haha
So beautiful 🔥
Great vid, can this be painted over normal matt Dulux white emulsion paint?
Thank you, yes you can, just follow the instructions regarding preparation
Thank you for making this great video. One question. What color did you use? “We are using the color ???”
nullarbor???
Sorry for my late reply, the colour here is also Nullarbor
after the third coat, it just looked like a normally painted wall :D
We recommend 2 coats only. Applying a third coat will show less variation and can darken the colour. This was an example of 3 coats.
Love. Can I ask what colour are the walls?
Nullarbor
Hi! Could you tell me what kind of paint I should buy to do this?! I’m brazilian, and people here don’t know nothing about this kind of texture. I think it’s stunning and I wanna give it a try at my house! Thank you
This is Limewash, to find out if we ship to Brazil, email sales@bauwerkcolour.com
I have new drywall and have a choice between orange peel and spanish knockdown. What is your recommendation for limewash painting? Thanks!
What is Spanish Knockdown ?
I wish this could be done on drywall and were available in Canada.
Hi there the wall in the video is drywall, it can be used easily on dry wall, and we also ship to Canada, via our Europe website
@@bauwerkcolour Oh wow, thank you for getting back to me. I would love to use your products in my home.
Looks great. I have white set plastered walls that have been patched but still have imperfections (light gauges) will these show through or will the texture of the lime wash hide them somewhat? Thanks
Hi Ricki,
We recommend that you apply 2 coats of a good quality acrylic sealer to hide any patches/ repaires, then apply 1 coat of BAUWERK Prep Coat, then 2 coats of BAUWERK Limewash. If you are not bothered by the imperfections then just apply the Bauwerk Prep Coat and Limewash.
@@bauwerkcolour thanks 👍🏻
I have some left over lime prep primer from James Alexander. I also have a full can of lime prep primer from Bauwerk. I don't have enough primer to coat my living room unless I mix the primers together. Do you think I'd have any problems if I mixed lime prep primers from two different companies? Also, do you need to take off the tape and reapply tape between each coat or between the lime prep coat? Or can I leave the tape on from start to finish?
Does the paint leave a textured feel to the wall? We're moving to a new rental and I'm able to paint, but not sure that they'd approve of something that will leave a texture
Hi There, it doesn't really leave much texture on your wall , the texture comes from how the light hits the paint, not from an actual plaster type texture, there can sometimes be a minimal texture that you can sand away
@@bauwerkcolour Great! Now I'm really excited to try it out. Thanks for getting back to me 🙂
Could I do this with regular paint? Maybe watered down regular paint? Thanks!
Hello Adam,
Bauwerk Limewash paint is very different to acrylic paint, it has a different consistency and application method. Unsure as to how the application method will work with acrylic paint unfortunately.
Can it be used in the shower as well? Or can I put a water proof coat somehow on/under the limewash?
No sorry you cannot use Limewash to replace tiles
Absolutely beautiful! Do any stores in the US carry your line?
No, but we see online to the USA via our EU site www.bauwerkcolour.com
Great video! If walls are previously painted what kind of primer do you recommend?
It depends what type of wall, and which country you are in - for drywall or gyprock plaster , we recommend a 2 coats of a good quality undercoat sealer to hide any underlying patches or ghosting - followed by 1 coat Bauwerk Prep Coat, then 2 coats Limewash
@@bauwerkcolour thanks for the reply. I'm in Canada- my walls are dry wall- in excellent condition and have been painted a benjamin moore ulti-matte about 3 months ago. Can I just use a prep coat?
@@dani4606 Do I need BAUWERK Prep Coat?
We have especially developed our Prep Coat as a bridge coat between standard paint and primers to make limewash more durable, and easy to apply. BAUWERK Prep Coat is not a primer. It is important to understand that BAUWERK Limewash and Prep Coat have no capacity to mask what is on your wall, it allows all the history and the materials of the wall to come through.
@@dani4606 Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer
Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT
Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH
Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs
@@dani4606 If your wall is already painted or are made of gyprock / drywall / plasterboard or plaster. It is very important that your walls are correctly primed, as Limewash and Prep Coat will not mask what is on your wall, for example, inconsistent materials like the join lines of where the plasterboards meets, or any fillers or patches that are on the wall - to ensure that no ghosting of these inconsistencies comes through to your final finish.
Step 1. First apply 2 coats of a good quality water based drywall / plasterboard / gyprock primer, to ensure an even absorbency across the wall surface.
Step 2. Apply 1 coat of our BAUWERK Prep Coat by roller, especially formulated to make limewashing easier and more durable on previously painted walls.
Step 3. Apply Limewash by brush 2-3 coats, however you like it best. We find 2 coats is usually enough.
Do I need BAUWERK Prep Coat?
We have especially developed our Prep Coat as a bridge coat between standard paint and primers to make limewash more durable, and easy to apply. BAUWERK Prep Coat is not a primer. It is important to understand that BAUWERK Limewash and Prep Coat have no capacity to mask what is on your wall, it allows all the history and the materials of the wall to come through.
Thanks for the video. I'm looking to put an order in on your website.
We're in NSW.
What's the coverage per litre for internal and external paint? I'm going over new plasterboard, I'll undercoat first with sealer.
Over Bauwerk Prep Coat- recommend for your wall type Bauwerk Limewash -coverage 10 sqm per litre/ per coat 2 coats recommended Bauwerk Prep Coat 1 coat recommended 6 sqm per litre /per coat
Thank you
how should I prepare my wall? I have a Q2 putz on Porenbeton and love to limewash.
Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer
Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT
Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH
Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs
Do i need to wash the wall before with anything if its painted wirh with white paint?
Not usually, Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality /sealer primer
Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT
Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH
Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs
What do you use to prime the walls? I have a white painted wall- I don't know what it was painted with. Just moved in. Thanks!
If it is good condition and without patches, you can use our Bauwerk Prep Coat-1 coat, then 2 coats Bauwerk Limewash.
If it has patches or repairs, then use a good quality undercoat sealer, to create a more uniform finish, to prevent ghosting of patches - then use our Prep Coat
Is it regular pint like vinilic paint or acrilic? I’m in Mexico and they don’t sell that brand here
This paint is made by us Bauwerk Colour, it is Limewash
Has anyone ever done this by spraying the wall with water a little bit? I have tried this, and I thought it gave it a really nice effect, but I don't think it's recommended. Would be interested to know the thoughts of other DIYers.
Is this wipeable and suitable for bathrooms/kitchens? thanks
Limewash can be used in bathrooms and kitchens, however not where there are fat or oils from cooking, you need to use a splashback, the same in bathrooms don't use behind the sink or in the shower recess or anywhere you would normally use tiles
Thanks for the video! What material is the surface being painted on in this demonstration?
This wall is a drywall,/plasterboard/gyprock wall- prepared by
could i get a similar result on a primed canvas?
@@justiceakushiejr1357 yes but even better on unprimed or raw canvas
When painting on to fresh gypsum plaster is it worth damping the wall with water first?
I tried painting on and it just ate paint. Wondering if making slightly damp like you advise with pots is the way to go.
@@HuxHuxtable - my paint dealer in Germany recommended that I add water (20% added- so 1 Litre paint plus 200 ml water) for the first coat on Cobb (Lehm) plaster. I'm just about to do it.....let's see what happens! How did your turn out?
Will need to add a lot of water to fresh Gypsum plaster, or use our Prep Coat First
I did 3 coats cause your video says to do 3 in the beginning😅 but later says it may not look as textured after 3 coats..
What do I do after 3 coats, because it doesn’t look textured…
Perhaps email us for specific advice, as I need to know more to give the right advice
How on earth do you get the walls smooth again if you decide to switch it back ??!
The look of the texture is not actual, it is still a paint, so you can just paint over it anytime
Do I have to prime a surface painted with matte latex?
If your wall is already painted or are made of gyprock / drywall / plasterboard or plaster. It is very important that your walls are correctly primed, as Limewash and Prep Coat will not mask what is on your wall, for example, inconsistent materials like the join lines, may ghost through the final finish
Newly plastered walls can be very absorbent. That can make it a little tricky if you want to achieve a consistent appearance.
To achieve a uniform finish on raw plaster we recommend sealing the surface to ensure a consistent finish (stop the ghosting of micro cracks and to help minimise the absorbency)
Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer
Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT
Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH
Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs
Do I need BAUWERK Prep Coat?
We have especially developed our Prep Coat as a bridge coat between standard paint and primers to make limewash more durable, and easy to apply. BAUWERK Prep Coat is not a primer. It is important to understand that BAUWERK Limewash and Prep Coat have no capacity to mask what is on your wall, it allows all the history and the materials of the wall to come through.
I gave three coats, but whenever I touch the wall, the paint dust smears off. Am I supposed to seal this?
This perhaps means you have applied too much paint or have painted over an unsuitable surface, it may be a good idea to email us so we can offer more support
I really want to love this, but after coat three it just looks like a painted wall. I don't see any special effects. What am I missing?
If your using your onyx color so you prime your walls black first?
No need , just use our Bauwerk Prep Coat
can you use several colors vs just one
Yes you can layer colours or mix them together
I really want to do the lightest shade like a white. But I’m scared that it really won’t be noticeable as a lime wash and maybe will just make the walls look dirty. Has anybody used a white lime wash before and did it give the desired effect?
Great question, there is not a lot of texture with white if any, as white is not a colour , the texture in Limewash comes with the colour, we have other videos here showing how to layer whitewash to give texture
@@bauwerkcolour thank you! What color would you suggest that’s starts to show texture, but it still light and neutral? Thank you for your help.
@@JustAName-hi6mh make sure you use Bauwerk Prep Coat, then something Mykonos or Quiet
@@bauwerkcolour thank you!
Does the drywall require SKIMCOAT
Not necessarily, it depends on the country you live to know which method is standard. Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer
Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT
Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH
Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs
Do I need BAUWERK Prep Coat?
We have especially developed our Prep Coat as a bridge coat between standard paint and primers to make limewash more durable, and easy to apply. BAUWERK Prep Coat is not a primer. It is important to understand that BAUWERK Limewash and Prep Coat have no capacity to mask what is on your wall, it allows all the history and the materials of the wall to come through.
@@bauwerkcolour I live in the UK and have just had my house interior plastered with gyproc. Does this need a sealer or primer? What kind would you recommend? Thanks
Hello, is it possible to remove limewash if the results is not the way we want it? I simply don’t want to paint with white and apply again. Would it be possible to remove in someway?
I read that after limewash paint should be used some top coat , something like Marseille soap, is this needed or any other top coat?
Hello Zianta,
We do not recommend a topcoat over Bauwerk Limewash paint.
Our limewash is a natural paint and if used on raw absorbent walls, it will keep the walls breathable.
Is this a standard emulsion paint or is this paint a specific limewash paint?
This is a 100% natural limewash paint 🙂
im a renter. i was wondering how do we get back to a regular dry wall after (when were moving)? is it complicated? what colour was it? Thanks.
You can paint over our Limewash anytime, it is different to other limewashes
This wall was white then painted with Limewash - you can paint it back to white or any other colour anytime
@@bauwerkcolour there wont be a weird texture when we are tired of the lime wash look? what was the name of the colour used in this vid?
@@mariechantalg No it won't -the texture that you see is in the colour not the material.The colour is Nullarbor
Could I use a super matte paint to achieve this effect?
No this look is only achieved by using our limewash
On the website this color looks it has more of a cooler gray undertone. In the picture it appears more of a nude beige. Which is the true tone of the color? Im looking for a more nudish beige like seen in the video
Hello Frank,
Colours can look different in images, to how they will look on your wall, this is due to light refraction and even the settings on your computer. We always recommend a colour card, then a sample pot first if you wish to be certain the colours chosen are the best for your home.
Colour Nullarbor is a warm grey.
Hi - is the technique different for outdoor concrete walls?
we also have a video here - showing how to paint exterior concrete
Hi there, can you patch paint some spots on the wall after the wall has been painted using 1 prep coat and 1 coats of this paint?
I they are underlying spots on the wall - the you may need ot start again making sure you use a primer, email us for specific preperation advice
For plaster and dry wall and or gyprock or plasterboard
We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer
Noted, will be in touch if that happens. Thanks guys
How to remove some paint if it gets on the ceiling/floors/trim? Thanks!
It depends what type of floor or trim, it is usually easy to simply wipe, if it is hard to remove sue some diluted vinegar, but dont get the vinegar on the limewash on the walls,
What if you wanted to mix 2 different colors of lime wash?
Yes no problem, you can mix colours or layer them as you like
What’s the colour used 😍plz
Nullarbor
Is this done with any normal paint? Or a specific lime wash quality?
This is Limewash
What size brush is that and what kind of bristles? Thank you!
Hello Mac,
Please see link to the brush size and bristle information - www.bauwerkcolour.com/product/brush-copper-base
Hi, once the walls are complete how many years does lime wash last? I live in an extremely humid environment with the air conditioner running more than heat. Do you have to treat the walls with anything special to repaint them with acrylic paint? Thanks!
Hi Cinderella,
You can expect a similar life expectancy to that of other quality brand paints provided that the paint is applied in the manner recommended by BAUWERK. The pigments used in BAUWERK Limewash paints are mineral based, colourfast and UV* stable.
Our paints are suitable for a high humidity environments, and is not film-forming and therefore not prone to blistering or peeling.
@@levigilbert5526 Thank you!
what size brush is used? 4", 5" or 6"?
4 x 14 cm
Can I purchase this type of paint? I live in the US
yes via our EU website www.bauwerkcolour.com
@@bauwerkcolour Is the limestone wash in the color witch hazel available ? May I get help bc I didn’t this color on the website.
Thank you
Can you please tell the colour name
It is Nullarbor
So do you just completely neglect the floor? Nodrop cloth or anything.
up to you, but probably a good idea to use a drop cloth
which paint we can use?
Bauwerk Colour is a natural Limewash company selling Limewash across the world online, the paint you see here is Limewash
What substrate the paint is applied in this video?
This is a freestanding plasterboard wall. It has been sealed with 2 coats, then Bauwerk Prep Coat has been applied with 1 coat. Then limewash 2 coats.
How much paint would you need for 8m2?💖
1 litre
So 1L is enough for how many coats for 8m2?
What paint is it?
Hi It is Bauwerk Colour Limewash
Hi what can I do if my wall already has a semi glossy white paint on it?
Give them a light sand - then Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer
Step 2. Apply 1 coat of BAUWERK PREP COAT
Step 3. Apply 2 coats BAUWERK LIMEWASH
Note- You can skip Step 1. If your walls are already correctly primed and without patches and repairs
Have you used a normal paint ?
Hello Sidal,
We have used Bauwerk Prep Coat and Bauwerk Limewash Nullarbor.
What tipe of paint should I use?
This is our Bauwerk Colour Paint www.bauwerkcolour.com
hi.
what is the name of this color?
This beautiful colour is Nullarbor
Um. It looked like a plain painted wall at the end lol
Um, it’s probably just how it looks on the camera 😬
Yeah i was looking for a more raw textured result.
It's likely what you're watching it on. In person you'd pick up a lot more of the texture.
Maybe you need to go to the optician
@@long_one5491paint with a sponge. This was big years ago. Now they just call it something else.
Do we need to prime the wall? Also do we need to dilute with water?
No need to dilute our Prep Coat or Limewash with water. They are premade ready to go.
With regards to application of primers, please see link www.bauwerkcolour.com/lime-wash-paint-surface-guides
Algum brasileiro aqui pra falar como chama essa técnica em nosso idioma?
se traduzir direto fica lavagem com cal, mas se pesquisar na internet vai sempre encontrar conteúdos procurando por lime wash mesmo
does the wall have to be white to start off? the wall i plan on painting already has a light blue colour paint. so wondering if the limewash will have enough vpigment to cover that up
It doesn't have to be white, but it needs to be correctly prepped - as a guide as I don't know your exact wall type - this is for plaster or drywall or plasterboard
Step 1. We recommend 2 coats of a good quality undercoat/sealer primer
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I think 1 minute to describe paint and sheen choices would have helped, but thanks anyway !
Hi Helena, happy to help with any advise we can, there are no sheen choices with limewash, it is a flat matt paint made from limestone, it works differently to standard paints, which are made form plastics and oils, hence the different sheen levels possible hope this helpful, let me know if I can answer in more depth
This video demonstration doesn’t show cutting in against a ceiling or around sockets neither corners against opposite walls , just on a squared off wall which makes it look easy
Yes you are right, we will try an do one of those also soon, use one of our small brushes then feather back off with the larger brush
@@bauwerkcolour we are in the middle of a large project using your product which is new to us and we haven’t had much experience with limewash , we have a blue wall which was painted when the house was first built with vinyl Matt emulsion , we have primed over the wall twice then applied the prep coat and two coats of bauwerk but the cutting in against the ceiling and around sockets has ghosted do you think this is down to a difference in the textured finish between a roller and a paintbrush (as obviously you can’t cut in with a roller)
@@stewrich4162 Can you perhaps email this to us with images so we can best advise thanks for letting us know
@@bauwerkcolour would you recommend rubbing the walls down after the prep coat is dry before applying the line wash as the surface feels very course after the prep coat has dried
@@bauwerkcolour would you recommend rubbing the walls down after the prep coat is dry before applying the line wash as the surface feels very course after the prep coat has dried
I can’t see the effect 🤔 I am done and I think I could paint it with a roller 😏
Hi,
Lighter colours show less movement than our darker colours. Nullarbor as seen in this video, is one of our mid tone colours.
I have color “Sand”
@@hellrazorr3904 did you mean Sandstone? If so it is a light colour but should still show a small amount of movement. A trick to create more movement, is to use a smaller brush or you can apply another colour over the top of Sandstone that way you see both colours come through.
Its quick lime mixed with clay😅
What a lot of trouble for nothing.
Confidence is kind. This is a weird take.
What colour did you use here?
The colour is Nullarbor.