Lime Wash / Lime Paint
Authentic Mineral Finish • Colorado & the Front Range
Lime Wash (also called Lime Paint) is an authentic, breathable mineral finish made from slaked lime putty. It creates soft, textured, matte walls with a beautiful, natural depth that changes subtly with light.
Because it is highly dilutable and tintable, Lime Wash can achieve many different effects — from a classic cloudy, weathered look to smooth, elegant finishes. It can be applied directly over plaster or used with various techniques and consistencies to create unique textures and appearances while maintaining its natural mineral properties.
Lime Wash is prized for being highly breathable, naturally antimicrobial, and eco-friendly. It helps regulate indoor humidity and is an excellent choice for historic homes, modern interiors, and anyone wanting a healthy, non-toxic finish.
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Reach out to discuss your project. We work to make sure that we are a good fit for your project and discuss budget options.
Concept
Together with our clients, we explore ideas and inspirations to define the perfect finish for their space. Every project starts with a vision tailored to reflect elegance and authenticity.
Design
Our skilled artisans bring the design to life, meticulously applying Venetian Plaster, Limewash, or Custom Projects to transform walls into timeless works of art.
They turned our wall into a masterpiece! It was awesome watching Jake and his crew transform our wall. It was an ugly knockdown texture and they were able to get it smooth and give us a really cool venetian plaster accent wall. It completely made our living room a much more vibrant space.
We had a few holes before moving out that we needed patched - the quality of the finish on the walls was so good you couldn't even tell it had been repaired! Super responsive, respectful, and professional. They truly care about their work, money well spent! -Jacob
I hired Iconic Wall Finishing for specialty finishes in three spaces for an out of town client new build project in Denver. Jake worked on one roman clay powder room, one custom plaster range hood, and one custom limewash bedroom. He was extremely knowledgable and we would have not been able to complete this project without his expertise. All three finishes turned out amazing and we would highly recommend Jake to anyone looking to add some speciality finishes to their home or project. Looking forward to working together again!
I’m so obsessed on how the wall came out! Perfect touch to the studio and I get compliments all day from my clients. Jake and his partner are easy to work with and are super professional. Can’t wait to get more work done by iconic!
Questions
What is Lime Wash?
Lime Wash is a traditional, breathable finish made from authentic slaked lime putty. It creates soft, matte, textured walls with a natural, mineral appearance that ages beautifully over time.
What is the difference between Lime Wash and regular paint?
Lime wash is a breathable, mineral-based finish made from slaked lime. It creates a soft, textured, matte look with natural variation. Regular paint is usually acrylic or latex-based and creates a more uniform, non-breathable film. Lime wash is more eco-friendly and helps regulate humidity.
Is Lime Wash durable?
Lime wash is quite durable when properly applied and sealed. It holds up well to Colorado’s dry climate but may need occasional touch-ups in high-traffic areas. With a good sealer, it can last 10–15+ years.
Is Lime Wash safe and eco-friendly?
Yes. It is made from natural lime, is non-toxic, odorless, and free of harmful VOCs. It is safe for families, pets, and sensitive individuals.
Can Lime Wash be applied over existing paint or drywall?
Yes. It can be applied over properly prepared painted walls, drywall, or existing plaster. A good primer or base coat is often recommended for the best results.
Can Lime Wash be used in bathrooms?
Yes — lime wash works well in bathrooms on accent walls or low-moisture areas. For high-moisture zones like showers, we recommend using Microcement/Tadelakt instead.
How do you maintain Lime Wash walls?
Lime wash is low-maintenance. Dust regularly and spot-clean with mild soap and water. Avoid harsh chemicals. Reapply a protective sealer every few years in high-traffic areas to maintain appearance.