Exterior Limewash

Textural Quality: This breathable natural limewash paint has a beautiful aged finish which weathers and changes over time, giving unique character to any job.

Application: This natural limewash is applied with block brush and suitable for interior and exterior application. Limewash was used by Florence Nightingale in her hospitals because of its natural antibacterial qualities. Odourless and safe with zero VOCs.

History: Peter has been making natural limewash for decades, starting his relationship with limewash when he founded Porter's Paints in 1982. This has allowed Peter to continally develop this unique lime paint, constantly improving it to ensure that Peter Lewis Paints' Exterior Limewash is the best limewash product on the market.

Ingredients: A zero VOC limewash product using Australian limestone that has been burnt, slaked and aged in our factory, along with natural mineral pigments for colouring.

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Peter Lewis Paints - the best choice of premium, completely eco-friendly Limewash paint for interior and exterior applications.

Our Natural Limewash is a completely odourless product, ensuring a safe and healthy breathing environment for all.
100% VOC free. Our Natural Limewash uses 100% natural slaked Australian rock lime.
Locally Made and aged. Our Natural Limewash is entirely made in our Sydney factory, where we age our Natural Australian Rock Lime for over 12 months. Carefully developed Patina. Our Natural Limewash will patina over time, giving unique character to any interior or exterior setting.
Easy Application. Our Natural limewash is easily applied with a block brush using a cross-hatching technique. Please contact the workshop for exact instructions.
Breathability. Our Natural limewash is completely breathable, ensuring long lasting durability and humidity regulation.

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FAQs

What sizes does Peter Lewis Paints Limewash come in?

1 Litre and 15 Litres.

What is the coverage of Peter Lewis Paints Limewash?

Peter Lewis Paints Limewash covers approximately 10m2 per litre.

All coverage recommendations should only be used as a guide, as it is truly dependent on the substrate below. Please contact us for more information regarding the coverage of our products.

What is the drying time for Peter Lewis Paints Limewash?

Peter Lewis Paint’s Natural Limewash is touch dry after 1 hour, however please allow for 24 hours between coats. Despite this, the hardness of the limewash is obtained through carbonation, which occurs upon contact with the air. This process could last many months depending on weather conditions and humidity.

All drying recommendations should only be used as a guide, as it is truly dependent on thickness of application, the substrate below and weather conditions. Please contact us for more information regarding the drying time of our products.

What surfaces can I apply Peter Lewis Paints natural Limewash to?

The best substrates to apply Peter Lewis Paints eco-friendly Limewash to any clean masonry surface.

If applying to any other surface, please contact us before use.

What preparation is needed for the surface before applying limewash?

The masonry surface must be clean and dry of any friable material, with traces of oil and grease being removed. Smooth any irregularity on the surface. If surface is sound and in good condition, you can apply Peter Lewis Paints Limewash directly onto the dampened surface. If the surface is unsound, it should be prepared with our Limeproof undercoat to manufacturers specification. If surface is unsound or you are coating over hard set plaster, please contact us before proceeding

For any other queries about Limewash preparation, please contact us.

What is the best weather to apply limewash?

Please apply Peter Lewis Paints eco-friendly Limewash in dry conditions, not below 10°C or above 32°C, and protect the surface from rain for 24-48 hours after application.

For any other queries about Limewash application please contact us.

How many coats of Peter Lewis Paints Limewash do I need?

A minimum of two coats of Peter Lewis Paints Limewash are required for an optimal coverage and finish.

However, this recommendation should only be used as a guide, as it is truly dependent on the substrate below. Please contact us for more information regarding the coverage of our products.

How do I apply Peter Lewis Paints Limewash?

Product must be well stirred before use. Check the colour before proceeding. Peter Lewis Paints Limewash will dry to a lighter colour than appears in the wet state. Use only stainless steel or plastic stirrers. Two or more coats may be required. Dampen down the surface until the water appears matt and not at all shiny. Work out of direct sunlight. Start at one edge, working a vertical strip, always keeping a wet edge. Apply with a block brush. Allow 24 hours between coats.

Are there any safety cautions with Peter Lewis Paints Limewash?

Due to the Lime based nature of Peter Lewis Paints natural Limewash, if contact with the eyes occurs, rinse with running water and seek help if irritation persists. Avoid long periods of skin contact. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water and seek medical assistance or contact the Poison Information Centre (13 11 26).

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for more safety information.

Can I apply Peter Lewis Paints Limewash over existing paint?

Yes, Peter Lewis Paints eco-friendly Limewash can be applied over existing paint, however, our Limeproof undercoat must be used to prime the walls before the limewash application.

For any other queries about Limewash application please contact us.

Can you recommend any applicators to apply Peter Lewis Paints Limewash?

Yes, we have applicators around NSW that are experienced using our product that we recommend to our clients. Please contact us to find out more.

Peter Lewis Paints’ eco-friendly products are made very differently to any other paints on the market, as all the pigments are sourced directly from quarries around the world and ground locally, using our traditional triple roller mill. This classical process makes our natural pigments unique, as their grain size is slightly larger than their synthetic alternatives. Ultimately, this makes our colours be impacted by shadows and light much more than any other paint due to their varying and non-uniform characteristics, allowing each colour to come alive in both interior and exterior settings.

We take great care in sourcing these luxurious natural pigments also to ensure all our products are completely sustainable and non-toxic. This, as well as our entirely plant-based natural resins, makes all of our paints and special finishes completely odourless, creating a safe and healthy breathing environment for all.

Along with our entirely environmentally friendly and ecological paints and special finishes, all of our cans, drums, and lids are completely recyclable, helping us complete the sustainable design cycle at the end of our product’s life.

In addition to our wide colour range, with 280 unique colours, Peter Lewis Paints can craft custom colours to match job requirements in all paints. This is a unique service that is available to all customers, and is offered in our flagship store, ‘The Workshop’, in Woollahra, Sydney.