Greektown Limewash

LIME Painting was contracted for a residential project for limewashing a condo in the Greektown area of Chicago. Limewash is a labor intensive process involving a coat of specialized primer and two coats of the limewash paint applied with the appropriate brush.

Color was vital for the client in each area. To this end, LIME produced multiple sample boards of various colors to ensure that the end result was exactly what the client wanted.  

We always start with prepping the surface by applying spackle or joint compound to any defects in the walls and ensuring that the joint caulk lines are clean. Any areas where repairs are performed must also be sanded smooth, wiped clean, and spot primed with a drywall primer. Then a full coat of specialty limewash primer is needed which can be rolled.

We then applied two coats of limewash by brush. You have to cut in the limewash as you go to ensure that you have a wet edge and that there isn’t a limewash “frame” to the elevations.

LIME used JH Wall Paints to complete the project:

• For the bedroom, we used 112 for the first coat and 111 for the second coat. This was done to expand on the storm clouds in a painting in the area.
• Curved living room TV wall was done the same as the bedroom as this wall is opposite a bedroom wall.
• The entry nook was completed with two coats of 111
• The office was completed with two coats of 104.

Limewash is one of the faux finish services that LIME offers. Contact LIME Painting of Chicago for all of your artistic touches in your space!