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"Your topcoat is wonderful, far easier to control than making your own and less grainy on corners than others I have tried. Excellent coverage which made top coating the whole house a lot more economic than I thought". JW, Wales.

Ty-Mawr Limewash

limewash tymawr

...is a traditional paint used to finish lime work both internally and externally. It is the ideal paint to use on lime plaster/render or masonry/brick pointed with lime mortar as it is the most breathable paint.

It has a matt finish and a 'depth' which most modern paints lack. It reflects light and appears to 'glow' in sunlight.

The Ty-Mawr Limewash is a creamy off-white to which pigments can be added or premixed colours are available - see below.

For a bright white finish - please choose the White Peak Limewash below.

It is vitally important to apply limewash correctly to avoid e.g excessive dusting, you should also ensure that you order enough of your chosen colour to complete the project to avoid variations particularly on same elevation. See technical sheet for further information.

Properties - the adhesion of limewash relies on suction from the surface to which it is applied. It sticks well to lime plasters and renders, stone, brick and similar materials, but does not adhere so well to modern materials and finishes.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to help limewash bind (eg very exposed conditions). Casein, tallow or raw linseed oil can be added for this purpose, but remember that any additive may compromise the 'breathability' of limewash to some extent.

To help assess your needs, please see our Quantity Calculator.

This product qualifies for our bulk order discounts, the more points you collect, the more discount you will receive!


tickhas been used as a decorative and protective finish for 1000s of years

tickis extremely "breathable" (water vapour permeable) enabling any moisture that has entered the building to evaporate which results in healthier, drier buildings.

tickcontains no VOC's, this makes it safe for you and your familiy to live with (N.B. it is caustic, so skin and eyes should be protected during application but it does not off-gas or pollute the room in anyway).

tick is mildly antiseptic so is still used in agricultural buildings prior to e.g. lambing, to help 'cleanse' the internal environment

tickgives a beautiful matt aesthetic which no modern paint can match and is just perfect for old buildings

tickother components can be added to help it adhere to more backgrounds and to improve it's weatherability, please see The Lime Handbook or contact us for advice - tymawr@lime.org.uk

tickpowder pigments can be added to create a limitless range of beautiful colours!

tickthis product is made in our manufacturing yard that operates under our iso9001:2008 quality management system and the Green Dragon Level 2 environment standard.

 

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