Little Greene Limewash
- Acorn 87
- Apple 137
- Aquamarine - Deep 198
- Aquamarine - Light 283
- Aquamarine - Mid 284
- Aquamarine - Pale 282
- Aquamarine 138
- Arquerite 250
- Bath Stone 64
- Beauvais Lilac 29
- Blue Verditer 104
- Blush 267
- Bone China Blue - Faint 325
- Bone China Blue - Mid 183
- Bone China Blue - Pale 182
- Bone China Blue 107
- Book Room Green 322
- Boringdon Green 295
- Brighton 203
- Carys 148
- Castell Pink 314
- Celestial Blue 101
- Ceviche 230
- Chemise 139
- China Clay - Dark 178
- China Clay - Deep 177
- China Clay - Mid 176
- China Clay 1
- Clay - Mid 153
- Clay - Pale 152
- Clay 39
- Confetti 274
- Cool Arbour 232
- Dash of Soot 244
- Delicate Blue 248
- Dorchester Pink 213
- Down 242
- Ferdinand 313
- Fescue 231
- First Light 49
- Flint 236
- French Grey - Dark 163
- French Grey - Mid 162
- French Grey - Pale 161
- French Grey 113
- Gauze - Dark 166
- Gauze - Mid 164
- Gauze 106
- Green Stone - Light 269
- Green Stone - Pale 268
- Green Stone 270
- Green Verditer 92
- Grey Stone 276
- Hammock 38
- Hellebore 275
- Hidey Hole 307
- Hollyhock 25
- Inox 224
- Joanna 130
- Julie's Dream 26
- Kitchen Green 85
- Light Beauvais 323
- Light Peachblossom 3
- Linen Wash 33
- Loft White 222
- Lute 317
- Masquerade - Light 332
- Masquerade - Mid 333
- Masquerade 334
- Mirror 219
- Mochi 344
- Mushroom 142
- Obscura 327
- Pale Lupin 278
- Pale Wedgwood 249
- Pearl Colour 100
- Pearl Colour-Dark 169
- Pearl Colour-Mid 168
- Pearl Colour-Pale 167
- Perennial Grey 245
- Pink Slip 220
- Portland Stone - Dark 157
- Portland Stone - Light 281
- Portland Stone - Pale 155
- Portland Stone 77
- Rolling Fog - Dark 160
- Rolling Fog - Light 271
- Rolling Fog - Pale 158
- Rolling Fog 143
- Roman Plaster 31
- Rubine Ashes 243
- Salix 99
- Serpentine 233
- Shallows 223
- Shirting 129
- Silent White - Deep 331
- Silent White - Mid 330
- Silent White - Pale 328
- Silent White 329
- Sky Blue 103
- Slaked Lime - Dark 151
- Slaked Lime - Deep 150
- Slaked Lime - Mid 149
- Slaked Lime 105
- Stock 37
- Stone-Pale-Warm 34
- Tivoli 206
- Tracery Ii 78
- Travertine - Light 272
- Travertine - Mid 273
- Travertine 319
- Urbane Grey 225
- White Lead 74
- Whitening 41
- Windmill Lane 296
- Wood Ash 229
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- Acorn 87
- Apple 137
- Aquamarine - Deep 198
- Aquamarine - Light 283
- Aquamarine - Mid 284
- Aquamarine - Pale 282
- Aquamarine 138
- Arquerite 250
- Bath Stone 64
- Beauvais Lilac 29
- Blue Verditer 104
- Blush 267
- Bone China Blue - Faint 325
- Bone China Blue - Mid 183
- Bone China Blue - Pale 182
- Bone China Blue 107
- Book Room Green 322
- Boringdon Green 295
- Brighton 203
- Carys 148
- Castell Pink 314
- Celestial Blue 101
- Ceviche 230
- Chemise 139
- China Clay - Dark 178
- China Clay - Deep 177
- China Clay - Mid 176
- China Clay 1
- Clay - Mid 153
- Clay - Pale 152
- Clay 39
- Confetti 274
- Cool Arbour 232
- Dash of Soot 244
- Delicate Blue 248
- Dorchester Pink 213
- Down 242
- Ferdinand 313
- Fescue 231
- First Light 49
- Flint 236
- French Grey - Dark 163
- French Grey - Mid 162
- French Grey - Pale 161
- French Grey 113
- Gauze - Dark 166
- Gauze - Mid 164
- Gauze 106
- Green Stone - Light 269
- Green Stone - Pale 268
- Green Stone 270
- Green Verditer 92
- Grey Stone 276
- Hammock 38
- Hellebore 275
- Hidey Hole 307
- Hollyhock 25
- Inox 224
- Joanna 130
- Julie's Dream 26
- Kitchen Green 85
- Light Beauvais 323
- Light Peachblossom 3
- Linen Wash 33
- Loft White 222
- Lute 317
- Masquerade - Light 332
- Masquerade - Mid 333
- Masquerade 334
- Mirror 219
- Mochi 344
- Mushroom 142
- Obscura 327
- Pale Lupin 278
- Pale Wedgwood 249
- Pearl Colour 100
- Pearl Colour-Dark 169
- Pearl Colour-Mid 168
- Pearl Colour-Pale 167
- Perennial Grey 245
- Pink Slip 220
- Portland Stone - Dark 157
- Portland Stone - Light 281
- Portland Stone - Pale 155
- Portland Stone 77
- Rolling Fog - Dark 160
- Rolling Fog - Light 271
- Rolling Fog - Pale 158
- Rolling Fog 143
- Roman Plaster 31
- Rubine Ashes 243
- Salix 99
- Serpentine 233
- Shallows 223
- Shirting 129
- Silent White - Deep 331
- Silent White - Mid 330
- Silent White - Pale 328
- Silent White 329
- Sky Blue 103
- Slaked Lime - Dark 151
- Slaked Lime - Deep 150
- Slaked Lime - Mid 149
- Slaked Lime 105
- Stock 37
- Stone-Pale-Warm 34
- Tivoli 206
- Tracery Ii 78
- Travertine - Light 272
- Travertine - Mid 273
- Travertine 319
- Urbane Grey 225
- White Lead 74
- Whitening 41
- Windmill Lane 296
- Wood Ash 229
£64.00
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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
- 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.
- 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.
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 bristle 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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Category:
Paint
Full dry:
48 hours
Location:
Exterior
Size:
5L
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