LIMEWASH PAINT

AUTHENTIC TRADITION, TIMELESS BEAUTY
FAQ - SDS

1. Description
It is the ultimate expression of mineral lime paint, a product that combines the authentic charm of ancient wall finishes with the sensitivity of contemporary green building.
Its soft shades and delicately textured effect lend depth and character, enhancing both historic facades and modern spaces. Perfect for those seeking a prestigious, long-lasting, and natural finish, LimeWash Paint preserves and renews the heritage of construction, with an eye to the future.
Made with pure, long-aged natural hydrated lime, calcium carbonates, and select marble powders, LimeWash Paint is a choice that embodies beauty, sustainability, and respect for the environment. Its all-mineral composition ensures exceptional breathability, contributing to the well-being of spaces and maintaining the natural balance of surfaces.
2. Fields of application
Ideal for covering interior walls and ceilings intended for large-scale design and for the renovation of public and private spaces, shopping centres, shops, bars, villas, residences.
3. Distinctive properties
High water vapor permeability, ensuring surface breathability.
High alkalinity, creating an environment unfavorable to the proliferation of biodeteriorating microorganisms, contributing to healthy spaces and a comfortable living environment.
Excellent adhesion, typical of products based on mineral binders.
Free of organic binders, LimeWash Paint is an essential product for the restoration of historic city centers and for contemporary green construction.
4. Application
Substrates must be dry, solid, and free of dust, paint, wax, oil, loose particles, and weathered surfaces.
Walls must be painted with a standard white washable paint or a lightly colored paint matching the chosen color.
Dilute LimeWash Paint 30% with drinkable water.
Add the required amount of toner and mix thoroughly.
Apply a first coat of LimeWash Paint using a soft-bristled brush, applying irregular and even strokes over the entire surface.
Let dry for 12 hours (+20°C).
Dilute LimeWash Paint 15%-20% with drinkable water.
Apply a second coat of LimeWash Paint as described for the first coat.
Let dry for 24 hours (+20°C).
5. Composition
LimeWash Paintis composed exclusively of pure mineral binder based on long-aged natural hydrated lime, calcium carbonates, selected marble powders, and specific additives. It is the ideal finish for the restoration and conservation of historic building walls, while ensuring performance in line with the needs and principles of modern green building.
6. Main features
LimeWash Paintis an eco-friendly mineral paint based on hydrated lime, highly breathable, natural, and sustainable. Suitable for interior and exterior wall surfaces, it can be used on plasters, lime-based plasters, and lime-cement plasters, and especially for painting buildings of historical interest. Formulated according to ancient construction traditions, LimeWash Paint is ideal for architectural restoration and green building projects. Its mechanical properties, high porosity, and low soluble salt content ensure full compatibility with the most common building materials.
7. Distinctive properties
High water vapor permeability, ensuring surface breathability.
High alkalinity, creating an environment unfavorable to the proliferation of biodeteriorating microorganisms, contributing to healthy spaces and a comfortable living environment.
Excellent adhesion, typical of products based on mineral binders.
Free of organic binders, LimeWash Paint is an essential product for the restoration of historic city centers and for contemporary green construction.
8. Warnings and recommendations
Operating temperature: +5°C to +35°C;
Properly cover fixtures, doors, etc.;
Apply to thoroughly dry and clean surfaces;
Do not apply to wet, frozen surfaces, or to repairs that are still damp;
Allow appropriate technical interruptions when applying over large surfaces;
Any shading or uneven color effects are typical of lime-based products, and the color may vary depending on the absorbency of the substrate;
Do not apply to surfaces treated with paints or synthetic coatings;
As this is a mineral product, viscosity may increase during storage. To restore the initial rheology, simply stir mechanically, adding water if necessary;
Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight;
EUH210: Safety data sheet available upon request.
9. Technical data
Appearance: Paste;
Color: Characteristic white;
Viscosity - UNI EN ISO 3219: ~ 28,000 mPa*s;
Specific Weight - UNI EN ISO 2811-1: ~ 1.40 kg/L;
pH - Prd. DTN 10/E01: > 12.00;
Expected coverage (brush application) - Prd. DTN 10/E02: ~ 8 m²/L per coat;
Colors: Toner dyes;
Packaging: 14 L, 5 L, and 2.5 L plastic buckets;
Interval between first and second coat: At least 12 hours at +20°C;
Touch-dry: ~ 1 hour at +20°C;
Dry through: ~24 hours at +20°C;
Classification by end use - UNI EN 1062.1 – 4.1: Decoration and Protection;
Classification by binder type - UNI EN 1062.1 – 4.2: Hydrated Lime;
Classification by state - UNI EN 1062.1 – 4.3: Aqueous dispersion;
VOC classification: Complies with Legislative Decree No. 161 of 27/03/2006 (Implementation of Directive 2004/42/EC);
UNI 8681 classification: Continuously applied coating (RPAC), for finishing coats, in aqueous dispersion, single-component, chemically reactive drying, matt, for masonry substrates, lime-based; D4.C.0.C.2.A3.SA;
Safety regulations: Not hazardous according to the provisions of Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC and subsequent amendments and additions;
Transport information: Not hazardous according to the current provisions regarding the transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR), rail (RID), sea (IMDG Code), and air (IATA).
Values obtained at the DTN 01/017 laboratory in a conditioned environment and may be subject to change due to different application conditions and may be reduced or extended by high or low temperatures, respectively.
10. Important note
The written and verbal technical and application instructions provided to buyers and installers are based on our experience and the current theoretical and practical state of the art. They are not binding and do not imply any contractual obligation or secondary commitment arising from the purchase contract. They do not exempt the buyer from personally verifying the suitability of our products for the intended application, at their own risk. The processing cycles indicated above do not constitute any assumption of liability by Nikkolor Italia s.r.l., which is exempt from any liability for problems arising from incorrect installation.
