Italian Limewash
Handcrafted in Sicily with mineral pigments. The finish everyone's talking about.
Heritage
2,000 Years of Living Walls
Limewash is among the oldest surface finishes known to civilization. The Phoenicians and Romans used slaked lime for mortars, frescoes, and protective coatings across the Mediterranean. In Sicily, this tradition never stopped.
Our limewash is handcrafted in Sicily with mineral pigments. The finish designers choose. A chalky, luminous surface that breathes with the room and only gets more beautiful with time.
Application
One Product. Five Surface Scenarios.
Bare plaster, drywall, brick, or stone: Apply directly — no primer needed. The natural porosity of these surfaces provides excellent adhesion. Simply ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free of loose material.
New drywall (unpainted): Apply directly after the drywall compound has fully cured. No primer required — the raw surface bonds naturally with lime.
Previously painted — matte water-based paint: Light sanding (120–150 grit) to create tooth, then apply directly. No primer needed if the existing paint is well-adhered and not peeling.
Previously painted — satin, eggshell, or gloss water-based: Sand thoroughly (80–120 grit) to break the sheen and create mechanical adhesion. Apply one coat and assess adhesion before proceeding with the full application.
Previously painted — oil-based or high-gloss: Heavy sanding required. For best results on these surfaces, apply a mineral silicate primer before limewash to ensure proper bonding. Contact us for guidance on challenging substrates.
Apply with a large brush or roller in a single coat. No sealer, no topcoat — pure simplicity. The chalky, luminous finish develops naturally as the lime carbonates over the first few weeks.
Color Palette
Find Your Shade
Sixteen curated limewash colors inspired by the Italian landscape. Each one custom-mixed in Sicily.
Don't see your shade? Click “Custom Color” above — we can match any color with an NCS, HEX, or RAL code reference. Get in touch
Inspiration
Limewash in Real Spaces
Limewash: Sabbia Living Room
Limewash: Oliva Dining Room
Limewash: Oceano Bedroom
Limewash: Carbone Fireplace Wall
Limewash: Salvia Kitchen
Limewash: Rosa Antico Powder Room
Shop
One Product. Timeless Finish.
Handcrafted in Sicily with mineral pigments. Apply with a brush for the authentic, lived-in character only real limewash can create.
LIMEWASH
Limewash Paint (Pittura alla Calce)
Handcrafted Italian limewash from Sicily. Mineral pigments, breathable mineral finish. Creates the signature chalky, luminous patina designers love. Interior and exterior.
Selected Color
Bianco Caldo
Warm White
Price
$247.99
Handcrafted Italian limewash from Sicily. Mineral pigments, breathable mineral finish. Creates the signature chalky, luminous patina designers love. Interior and exterior.
Why Limewash
The Natural Choice
Breathable
A breathable finish that lets walls exchange moisture, staying balanced in bedrooms, bathrooms, and everyday living spaces.
Designed for Living Spaces
A gentle, breathable finish at home in bedrooms, nurseries, and sanctuary rooms.
Made in Italy
Handcrafted in Sicily with slaked lime and mineral pigments. The original living-wall tradition.
Ancient Craft
The same technique used by the Romans and Phoenicians for over 2,000 years.
Custom Colors
16 best-selling colours, plus unlimited custom matching from any paint library — RAL, NCS, Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, Farrow & Ball, or a physical sample.
Ready for Limewash?
Whether you're a homeowner seeking old-world charm or a designer looking for authentic Italian limewash — we're here to help.