KEIM · Limewash
European Limewash LW-71
$95
KEIM European Limewash is a classic, old-world finish with hydrated lime as its binder and only the finest natural mineral pigments. It is a concentrated lime paint made with pit lime that has matured for at least three years.
The finish provides a soft patina and slightly mottled appearance reminiscent of ancient Roman frescoes. Mineral pigments paired with the subtle textures and chalky nature of limewash create tone-on-tone colour variation; while whites and light colours are popular, the true beauty of limewash shows in fully pigmented, deep and dark colours.
- Applications
- Interior walls, Exterior facades, Plaster and stucco, Masonry
- Properties
- Mineral-based, Vapor-open, Lime binder, Zero VOC
- Color
- A warm mineral white with the quality of freshly dried plaster, soft, and chalky.
- Finish
- Mineral matte flat
- VOC
- Zero
- Coverage
- 150–200 sq ft / gal on brick or stone masonry
- Application
- Brush, roll or airless spray
- Packaging
- Quart, 1 gallon, 5 gallon pail
Uses+
Stucco, render, plaster and masonry (brick or stone)
CMU block
Fiber cement board and bare siding
Previously acrylic painted surfaces
New or previously painted drywall, with Interior Mineral Primer
New interior wood
Historic restoration of lime plasters and stucco
Interior lower-traffic rooms where walls are not frequently washed
Exterior facades, where the finish is re-applied as the lime binder weathers
Why it works?+
Hydrated lime is the binder, so the finish is entirely mineral and entirely natural. Lime paint forms with less surface tension than ordinary paints, which matters on delicate masonry surfaces.
It is extremely vapor-permeable, allowing masonry walls to breathe naturally, and provides natural dehumidification.
The lime binder keeps interacting with the environment as the coating cures and ages, producing a patina that cannot be replicated with latex or acrylic finishes.
No primer is required on bare masonry, where it is a two-coat system; Interior Mineral Primer is required for bare and previously painted interior surfaces.
The finish is reversible for up to one week, which makes it suitable for historic restoration and preservation work.
Sustainability Details+
Zero VOC
Entirely natural, with no allergy triggers or negative health implications
Pure inorganic mineral fillers and lightfast inorganic mineral pigments
Made with pit lime that has matured for at least three years
EPA, LEED, CARB and SCAQMD compliant
GREENGUARD certified
About KEIM+
Founded in Germany in 1878, KEIM is widely recognized as the original inventor of mineral silicate paint technology. The company was established after Adolf Wilhelm Keim developed a durable mineral paint system inspired by the frescoes of Northern Italy and commissioned during the reign of King Ludwig I of Bavaria.
Today, KEIM remains one of the world's leading manufacturers of mineral coatings, with products used on projects ranging from historic landmarks to contemporary architectural spaces. The company continues to focus on mineral based technologies emphasizing permanence, breathability, durability, and material health.
