Little Greene Limewash
- China Clay No. 1
- Pearl Colour No. 100
- Celestial Blue No. 101
- Sky Blue No. 103
- Blue Verditer No. 104
- Slaked Lime No. 105
- Gauze No. 106
- Bone China Blue No. 107
- French Grey No. 113
- Shirting No. 129
- Joanna No. 130
- Apple No. 137
- Aquamarine No. 138
- Chemise No. 139
- Mushroom No. 142
- Rolling Fog No. 143
- Carys No. 148
- Slaked Lime - Mid No. 149
- Slaked Lime - Deep No. 150
- Slaked Lime - Dark No. 151
- Clay - Pale No. 152
- Clay - Mid No. 153
- Portland Stone - Pale No. 155
- Portland Stone - Dark No. 157
- Rolling Fog - Pale No. 158
- Rolling Fog - Dark No. 160
- French Grey - Pale No. 161
- French Grey - Mid No. 162
- French Grey - Dark No. 163
- Gauze - Mid No. 164
- Gauze - Dark No. 166
- Pearl Colour-Pale No. 167
- Pearl Colour-Mid No. 168
- Pearl Colour-Dark No. 169
- China Clay - Mid No. 176
- China Clay - Deep No. 177
- China Clay - Dark No. 178
- Bone China Blue - Pale No. 182
- Bone China Blue - Mid No. 183
- Aquamarine - Deep No. 198
- Brighton No. 203
- Tivoli No. 206
- Dorchester Pink No. 213
- Mirror No. 219
- Pink Slip No. 220
- Loft White No. 222
- Shallows No. 223
- Inox No. 224
- Urbane Grey No. 225
- Wood Ash No. 229
- Ceviche No. 230
- Fescue No. 231
- Cool Arbour No. 232
- Serpentine No. 233
- Flint No. 236
- Down No. 242
- Rubine Ashes No. 243
- Dash of Soot No. 244
- Perennial Grey No. 245
- Delicate Blue No. 248
- Pale Wedgwood No. 249
- Hollyhock No. 25
- Arquerite No. 250
- Julie's Dream No. 26
- Blush No. 267
- Green Stone - Pale No. 268
- Green Stone - Light No. 269
- Green Stone No. 270
- Rolling Fog - Light No. 271
- Travertine - Light No. 272
- Travertine - Mid No. 273
- Confetti No. 274
- Hellebore No. 275
- Grey Stone No. 276
- Pale Lupin No. 278
- Portland Stone - Light No. 281
- Aquamarine - Pale No. 282
- Aquamarine - Light No. 283
- Aquamarine - Mid No. 284
- Beauvais Lilac No. 29
- Boringdon Green No. 295
- Windmill Lane No. 296
- Light Peachblossom No. 3
- Hidey Hole No. 307
- Roman Plaster No. 31
- Ferdinand No. 313
- Castell Pink No. 314
- Lute No. 317
- Travertine No. 319
- Book Room Green No. 322
- Light Beauvais No. 323
- Bone China Blue - Faint No. 325
- Obscura No. 327
- Silent White - Pale No. 328
- Silent White No. 329
- Linen Wash No. 33
- Silent White - Mid No. 330
- Silent White - Deep No. 331
- Masquerade - Light No. 332
- Masquerade - Mid No. 333
- Masquerade No. 334
- Stone-Pale-Warm No. 34
- Mochi No. 344
- Stock No. 37
- Hammock No. 38
- Clay No. 39
- Whitening No. 41
- First Light No. 49
- Bath Stone No. 64
- White Lead No. 74
- Portland Stone No. 77
- Tracery II No. 78
- Kitchen Green No. 85
- Acorn No. 87
- Green Verditer No. 92
- Salix No. 99
- 5L
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£66.00
1
- China Clay No. 1
- Pearl Colour No. 100
- Celestial Blue No. 101
- Sky Blue No. 103
- Blue Verditer No. 104
- Slaked Lime No. 105
- Gauze No. 106
- Bone China Blue No. 107
- French Grey No. 113
- Shirting No. 129
- Joanna No. 130
- Apple No. 137
- Aquamarine No. 138
- Chemise No. 139
- Mushroom No. 142
- Rolling Fog No. 143
- Carys No. 148
- Slaked Lime - Mid No. 149
- Slaked Lime - Deep No. 150
- Slaked Lime - Dark No. 151
- Clay - Pale No. 152
- Clay - Mid No. 153
- Portland Stone - Pale No. 155
- Portland Stone - Dark No. 157
- Rolling Fog - Pale No. 158
- Rolling Fog - Dark No. 160
- French Grey - Pale No. 161
- French Grey - Mid No. 162
- French Grey - Dark No. 163
- Gauze - Mid No. 164
- Gauze - Dark No. 166
- Pearl Colour-Pale No. 167
- Pearl Colour-Mid No. 168
- Pearl Colour-Dark No. 169
- China Clay - Mid No. 176
- China Clay - Deep No. 177
- China Clay - Dark No. 178
- Bone China Blue - Pale No. 182
- Bone China Blue - Mid No. 183
- Aquamarine - Deep No. 198
- Brighton No. 203
- Tivoli No. 206
- Dorchester Pink No. 213
- Mirror No. 219
- Pink Slip No. 220
- Loft White No. 222
- Shallows No. 223
- Inox No. 224
- Urbane Grey No. 225
- Wood Ash No. 229
- Ceviche No. 230
- Fescue No. 231
- Cool Arbour No. 232
- Serpentine No. 233
- Flint No. 236
- Down No. 242
- Rubine Ashes No. 243
- Dash of Soot No. 244
- Perennial Grey No. 245
- Delicate Blue No. 248
- Pale Wedgwood No. 249
- Hollyhock No. 25
- Arquerite No. 250
- Julie's Dream No. 26
- Blush No. 267
- Green Stone - Pale No. 268
- Green Stone - Light No. 269
- Green Stone No. 270
- Rolling Fog - Light No. 271
- Travertine - Light No. 272
- Travertine - Mid No. 273
- Confetti No. 274
- Hellebore No. 275
- Grey Stone No. 276
- Pale Lupin No. 278
- Portland Stone - Light No. 281
- Aquamarine - Pale No. 282
- Aquamarine - Light No. 283
- Aquamarine - Mid No. 284
- Beauvais Lilac No. 29
- Boringdon Green No. 295
- Windmill Lane No. 296
- Light Peachblossom No. 3
- Hidey Hole No. 307
- Roman Plaster No. 31
- Ferdinand No. 313
- Castell Pink No. 314
- Lute No. 317
- Travertine No. 319
- Book Room Green No. 322
- Light Beauvais No. 323
- Bone China Blue - Faint No. 325
- Obscura No. 327
- Silent White - Pale No. 328
- Silent White No. 329
- Linen Wash No. 33
- Silent White - Mid No. 330
- Silent White - Deep No. 331
- Masquerade - Light No. 332
- Masquerade - Mid No. 333
- Masquerade No. 334
- Stone-Pale-Warm No. 34
- Mochi No. 344
- Stock No. 37
- Hammock No. 38
- Clay No. 39
- Whitening No. 41
- First Light No. 49
- Bath Stone No. 64
- White Lead No. 74
- Portland Stone No. 77
- Tracery II No. 78
- Kitchen Green No. 85
- Acorn No. 87
- Green Verditer No. 92
- Salix No. 99
- 5L
Sample unavailable in selected colour
£66.00
1
A traditional, breathable limewash that protects and beautifies exterior lime surfaces with a soft, natural matt finish
Features
- Traditional water-based finish ideal for lime plaster, render, and cob
- Highly breathable, reducing damp by allowing walls to "breathe"
- Soft matt finish for a natural, authentic appearance
- Available in delicate pastel shades from the Little Greene palette
- Colours lighten within 24 hours, enhancing historic character
- Eco-friendly, low-VOC formulation manufactured to ISO standards
- Product is mixed to order - cannot be returned
- Full dry: 48 hours
Overview
Overview
Specially formulated for use on traditional building materials, Little Greene Limewash offers an authentic decorative solution for exterior walls. This specialist finish is designed to work in harmony with lime plaster, cob, and render, providing a natural look that enhances the historic character of older properties and period homes.
Preparation
Preparation
For best results, ensure all surfaces are sound, clean, and free from dirt, dust, and other contaminants before applying limewash.
- Remove any loose or defective limewash, render, or mortar from the surface before painting.
- Repair damaged areas by replacing loose render or mortar, and fill cracks or holes with a suitable exterior-grade filler, such as Prestonett Quick Dry Exterior Filler.
- Special precautions should be taken when preparing pre-1960s paint surfaces, as they may contain harmful lead. Seek professional advice if required.
- Brush down surfaces thoroughly to remove dust, efflorescence, and other loose material. Dampen with clean water to reduce suction before application.
- Where fungal or algal growth is present, treat with a suitable Fungicidal Wash or a 25% household bleach solution, then rinse and allow to dry.
- Do not apply over non-porous stone or brickwork such as granite, slate, common Fletton or engineering bricks, or over modern masonry finishes, as limewash is unsuitable for these surfaces.
- For new lime plaster, render, or cob surfaces, ensure they are fully cured and free from grease before application.
- On very dusty or friable surfaces, apply a suitable Stabilising Primer before decorating
Application
Application
Always test a small area before starting your project to check product suitability, colour, and final appearance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.
Use only in well-ventilated areas and avoid application when rain is forecast or when temperatures fall below 5°C, as limewash is water-sensitive until fully cured.
- Stir thoroughly before and during use to fully incorporate any settlement.
- Apply using a high-quality Synthetic Brush. Do not use rollers or spray equipment, as these methods are not suitable for limewash.
- Work in even strokes, maintaining a wet edge, and avoid going back over areas that have started to dry.
- Apply thin coats only - excessive thickness may result in fine cracking and a weaker coating.
- For best results, apply 4 coats, allowing a minimum of 24 hours between coats (or 48 hours in cold or damp conditions).
- Colours will lighten considerably within 24 hours of application, giving an authentic, natural finish.
Aftercare
Aftercare
With the right care, limewash will continue to protect and enhance exterior surfaces for many years. Regular maintenance helps preserve both the appearance and performance of the finish.
- For light surface soiling, gently hose down walls using clean, low-pressure water.
- Keep plants trimmed to maintain airflow around the building and prevent leaf debris from building up against painted surfaces.
- Inspect guttering and downpipes regularly to avoid leaks or overflows that may cause constant wetting of the limewash.
- For repairs, lightly rub down the affected area and apply a suitable primer to any exposed substrate before repainting "break to break" with additional coats as required.
- Note that spot repairs may result in a slight variation in finish compared to the surrounding area.
Technical Specification
Technical Specification
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Full dry:
48 hours
Size:
5L
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