Mineral Paint
Lime Paint
Lime paint can be used on a wide selection of surfaces. It is a mineral based paint with great strength. There are many benefits to using lime paint, such as adhesion, design, breathability, and anti-mold protection. Today's modern faux finisher has many uses for lime paint, and can easily achieve effects such as lime washing, fresco finishing, and use it for decorative masonry painting.
Lime paint finishes and effects There are many ways to apply lime paint. Providing great examples of how-to-apply lime paint, Atova explores the many applications and possibilities involving lime paint. Specifically, Atova effects such as cera fresco, lime washing, travertine tile, and many others, all require the use of lime paint. Known for it's amazing strength, adhesion, and resistance to many of atmospheric agents, lime paint is becoming a common medium for painters, faux finishers, and even plaster and stucco finishers. By browsing particular effects that require lime paint, you'll soon learn how Atova makes use of such a wonderful, environmentally safe, and flexible mineral paint.
Truly a historic tradition, lime paint dates back thousands of years, where ancient civilizations in India and even Egypt realized that by adding lime to water and adding natural earths pigments, they could achieve a method of painting over other mineral based surfaces such as stone, plaster, or aggregates. Later known as the fresco painting technique, the Italians and later Europeans adopted this method of painting; both residentially and commercially, as well as even artistically. Discovered during the excavation of many ancient towns such as Pompeii and Paestum , these "frescos" were preserved and in phenomenal condition considering what they had been through. Popularized during a modern era of faux finishing, many are inspired by the natural colors mineral paints and materials produce, as well as their gentle tones that remind us of our culture and history.
Today's American faux finisher has taken things a bit further however, finding new ways to incorporate lime and lime paints into a wide variety of textures and faux paint finishes. Many finishers enjoy the ease of applying this product and it's ability to create clouds, faux patterns, and even display hatches and brush strokes seemingly on its own. It can be used in conjunction with other mineral based paints, plasters, and stucco, as well as be coated over masonry surfaces such as brick, cinder block, or concrete.
With the right information, lime paint can be a super DIY friendly product. For more information, browse the finishes and effects to gather more of an idea of how and when to use lime paint. Remember to review all instructions and even our comprehensive video tutorials before applying. You may even want to test your colors and design out on a sample surface before diving in!