Cornerstone Lime Paint
Cornerstone Lime Paint is a water-based, easy-to-use collection of traditional lime paints with a natural chalky texture and ultra-matte finish.
Price range: £3.42 through £17.23
Lime paint is a traditional interior and exterior finish used to decorate, preserve and protect walls and ceilings from the elements. Designed with the breathability of limewash but with a longer-lasting finish, this collection is vapour permeable, allowing moisture to pass through the coating. Available in 0.1L, 5L.
This collection is available in 12 standard timeless colours, in stock and ready to order.
Made-To-Order
An additional 12 versatile colours are available as made-to-order.
The colours seen online are indicative
Please note that colours represented online are indicative. We recommend purchasing a sample pot and experiencing the paint first-hand before making a final selection.
- Available in 24 timeless colours
- Highly vapour permeable or breathable
- Ideal for fresh lime render or lime plaster walls and ceilings
- A longer-lasting finish than traditional limewash
- Features a soft texture and ultra-matte finish
- Deters mould and mildew
Suitable for internal and external use. Suitable surfaces for application include lime renders, lime plasters, cement or gypsum renders or plasters, plasterboard, decorating paper, bricks, blocks, concrete, and some existing emulsion paints and low-traffic or minimal-contact decorative timber, such as ceiling beams. Not suitable for furniture.
Coverage is approximately 6-12m² but will vary depending on the background surface, suction and application method. The number of coats of lime paint required will vary depending on the absorbency of the background and the desired finish.
Lime paint is built-up by coat, so the more coats, the more intense the colour. We typically advise 2-4 coats over existing paint and 3-5 coats for bare plaster. Absorbent backgrounds may require additional coats.
Cornerstone Lime Paint is supplied as a blended paint powder using high calcium lime, pigments and additives requiring mixing with water. See the datasheet for further details on adding water, including additional water for high-suction backgrounds or spray applications.
Ensure your background surface is clean and free of debris before application. Background preparation will vary depending on the substrate; ensure the area is adequately dampened for porous or absorbent backgrounds. Application is advised with a high-quality brush or airless sprayer. Do not use in temperatures below 5°C or above 30°C. For detailed application guidance, please refer to the datasheet before use. Are you looking to get started? Explore our selection of painting tools.
See the Technical Data and Documentation section for detailed product information, application guidance, and datasheets. Always review any available documents before use. Each project is unique, always seek professional advice before undertaking a project.
Brand
Cornerstone
Type
Lime
Use
Internal, External
Application
Brush
Coverage
Approx. 6-12m² per litre
Volume
0.1L, 5L
Always read any available datasheets and documentation before use.
Stock Quantities and Lead Times
Stock quantities and lead times are estimated and may differ or increase based on the order size and shipping method. If your timeline is sensitive, get in touch with the team.
Palletforce
Pallet orders with Palletforce Economy are typically dispatched from Cornish Lime within 1-2 business days, providing your item is in stock and not made-to-order. Once dispatched, Palletforce will deliver your order within 3-5 business days, depending on your location. Please ensure that your site can accommodate articulated lorries or similar-sized vehicles.
Local Delivery
The Cornish Lime team provides local delivery with a 18-tonne vehicle with a crane to assist with unloading. You will be contacted by phone to arrange delivery and ensure your site can accommodate our vehicle.
APC Parcel Courier
Orders shipped by APC parcel courier are typically shipped the next business day and arrive within 2-3 business days, providing your item is in stock and not made-to-order. APC will contact you via email with delivery information, and orders can be tracked on the APC website.
Premium or Expedited Service
For a premium or expedited delivery service, please get in touch to discuss if this option is available for your order.
For further information, see our delivery information page.
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Lime paint works best on porous or absorbent backgrounds or existing limewash or lime paint. However, it can be applied over stable well adhered existing paint.
There is no need to prime before applying lime paint; however, we recommend dampening the surface with water beforehand, especially for porous backgrounds, as this helps with suction.
The number of coats of lime paint required will vary depending on the absorbency of the background and the desired finish. Lime paint is built-up by coat, so the more coats, the more intense the colour and the more durable the finish. We typically advise 2-4 coats over existing paint and 3-5 coats for bare plaster. Absorbent backgrounds may require additional coats.
Lime paint is a great option worth considering for damp walls. It’s highly vapour permeable and will allow moisture to escape, providing the underlying plaster allows for this.
Pleasantly surprised
The finished texture is very nice and it was easy to mix and apply. Would use again.
Paige –