Atelier Finishes
Limewash
What Limewash Is
Limewash is a mineral paint made from lime, brushed on in thin, translucent coats that build a soft, cloud-like depth. It is breathable and vapour-permeable, which makes it kind to older walls and to humid climates, and because the colour is mineral, it ages gracefully rather than peeling. Every wall carries the hand of the person who applied it.
Applications
Living spaces
Soft, matt walls that give living and dining rooms a calm, hand-made depth.
Bedrooms
A breathable, gentle finish for restful rooms, in quiet earthy tones.
Ceilings
Carried overhead for a seamless, chalky plane that softens the light.
Feature walls
A single limewashed wall for movement and depth without heavy texture.
Atelier Finishes
Soft, living colour on lime.
The Benefits
- Soft, matt, living colour with gentle tonal movement
- Breathable and vapour-permeable — kind to walls and humidity
- Mineral and eco-friendly, made from natural lime
- Coloured on site from a wide, earthy palette
- Brushed on by hand by trained SolidRock craftsmen
- Easily refreshed with another coat
Where It Works
- Interior walls and ceilings
- Bedrooms and living rooms
- Older and breathable substrates
- Plaster and masonry walls
- Feature and accent walls
Where It Doesn't
- Exterior weather-exposed walls
- Wet rooms without the right system
- High-abrasion, high-traffic surfaces
- Over glossy, sealed or unstable paint
Our Process
Consultation & sample
We visit the space, agree the shade and depth, and make a hand-brushed sample in your light.
Priming
The substrate is prepared with the right primer so the limewash keys and cures evenly.
Brushed coats
Thin, translucent coats are brushed on by hand, building the soft cloud-like movement.
Cure & protect
The lime cures and, where wear or moisture demand it, the surface is sealed.
Installing in South Florida
Limewash and Miami are a natural fit — lime breathes, manages humidity, and cures by drawing carbon dioxide from the air. Our team plans application and curing around the local climate.
Cost
$8–$18
per sq ft