Lime paint is a type of paint that is made from ground limestone, which is mixed with linseed oil. It is an ancient material that has been used for millennia, and in fact it was still being used as recently as the 19th century. Today, lime paint has many applications, including use as a primer or sealer for wood and other surfaces.
Lime paint can be used on just about any surface, including walls, ceilings and floors. It can be applied over existing coatings or directly to bare wood, concrete or stone surfaces without priming first. It is also very durable and will last for years without fading or cracking like other types of paint do over time.
Lime paint is relatively inexpensive compared to other types of paints and coatings available today. It’s easy to apply as well because it doesn’t require much prep work before use or during application. You can also use it indoors or outdoors because it doesn’t have any harmful chemicals in it that could cause harm if inhaled or ingested by children or pets in your home.
One of the most common applications of lime paint is as a primer or sealer for wood. The calcium carbonate in the lime reacts with moisture in the air to form a natural shell over the surface of the wood, protecting it from water damage and making it resistant to mould growth. This makes lime paint an excellent choice for protecting wooden surfaces such as decking or fence posts before painting them with latex or oil-based paints.
Another application of lime paint is as a stripper when removing old paint from wooden surfaces such as doors or window frames. The acidity of this type of paint means that it will easily dissolve old layers of paint without harming either your skin or the wood itself. You should always wear gloves when using this type of product, however, because it can cause irritation if left on your skin for too long.
Lime paints are used mainly for interior applications because they are not very durable outdoors. For this reason, people often use it for decorative purposes only and do not expect it to last for long periods of time outdoors without maintenance.
Lime paint is available in different colours such as white, gray and brown depending on the amount of lime used in making it. The colour may also vary depending on how long you leave it out in sunlight before applying it onto your walls or other surfaces.
