Meoded · Lime paint
Lime Wash
A slaked-limestone mineral paint brushed on in two coats for a soft, cloudy, matte wall. Inside or outside, over brick, stucco, masonry and drywall.
What it's for
Lime Wash goes on with a brush in crisscross strokes and dries lighter than it looks wet. As the lime cures it blooms into natural color variation with slight streaking: the mottled, weathered character of lime. A third coat evens it out if you want less movement.
Brick, stucco and masonry take it directly; outside, the first coat is thinned about 10% with water. Drywall and painted walls get two coats of Meoded Lime Wash Base Coat first, which gives the wash something to soak into. Glossy paint gets sanded and primed before that.
Outside, it is protected with two or three coats of Stain Shield after 48–72 hours and kept dry for seven days.
Where it goes
- Brick and stone fireplaces
- Stucco and block exteriors
- Bedrooms and living rooms
- Ceilings
- Garden and courtyard walls
The facts
From Meoded's own data sheets. Coverage depends on the wall and the texture.
- Finish
- Matte, mottled and soft to the touch
- Inside or out
- Interior and exterior
- Made of
- Slaked limestone
- Coats
- Two, brushed crisscross; a third for more even color
- Coverage
- Gallon: about 200–300 sq ft for two coats. Quart: 50–75 sq ft.
- Sizes
- Quart, gallon and 4-gallon bucket
- Apply between
- 55°F and 85°F, out of direct sun
- Prime
- Two coats of Lime Wash Base Coat on drywall and painted walls
- Color
- Meoded's Lime Wash colors, tinted at our counter. The fan deck is at the store.
- Seal
- Outside: two to three coats of Stain Shield after 48–72 hours
How it goes on
Meoded's steps, shortened. The full instructions come with the product.
- 1Prep: clean off dirt, chalk, mildew and anything loose. New drywall gets a drywall primer (PVA), then two coats of Lime Wash Base Coat; painted walls get the Base Coat; glossy surfaces get sanded and a multi-purpose primer first. New cement-based exterior surfaces need 21 days to cure.
- 2Stir well, before and during. Outside on porous brick, stucco or block, dampen the surface lightly and thin the first coat about 10% with water.
- 3First coat with a lime wash brush in a crisscross pattern, keeping a wet edge. At least 8 hours to dry.
- 4Second coat the same way. For more mottling, mist it lightly with water 8–12 hours after the last coat.
- 5Outside, seal with Stain Shield after 48–72 hours and keep it out of rain for seven days.
In Arizona
Meoded's limits are tight for Arizona: not below 55°F, not above 85°F, and not in direct sun. For an exterior: spring or fall, early in the day, on the shaded side. In a Phoenix summer, wait.
Colors
Meoded's photographed Lime Wash samples. Lime Wash dries lighter than it looks wet and moves as it cures; the fan deck is at the store.
Natural White
MC-701
Kasper
MC-703
White Dove
MC-706
Pure White
MC-709
Designer White
MC-711
Calm White
MC-715
Creative White
MC-718
Cumulous
MC-721
Latte
MC-725
Creamer
MC-728
Origata
MC-730
Mint
MC-732
Bliss
MC-735
Letter
MC-737
Zen
MC-740
Graystone
MC-743
Clarity
MC-746
Ren
MC-747
Tip-Taupe
MC-749
Serenity
MC-750
Villa
MC-751
Light Coffee
MC-753
Swiss Coffee
MC-756
Buff
MC-757
Sandstorm
MC-758
Antique
MC-760
Bone
MC-761
Faye
MC-762
Constellation
MC-765
Dolce
MC-767
Peach
MC-769
Slate
MC-771
Cafe
MC-774
Mountain Fog
MC-777
Stone
MC-779
Strokes of Taupe
MC-781
Overcast
MC-783
Canvas
MC-786
Recital
MC-789
Solitude
MC-791
Fossil
MC-793
Walkway
MC-796
Rocky
MC-799
Tarnished Silver
MC-801
Lounge
MC-804
Concrete
MC-807
Fairground
MC-809
Balboa Gray
MC-812
Shaded
MC-814
Bound
MC-816
Dusk
MC-819
Structure
MC-821
Damask
MC-824
Dark Denim
MC-826
Bayou
MC-829
Deep Teal
MC-831
Marlboro Blue
MC-834
Pistachio
MC-836
Sage
MC-838
Morning Dew
MC-840
Olive
MC-843
Forest Green
MC-844
Rose
MC-845
Ballerina
MC-847
Flow
MC-850
Violet Essence
MC-852
Presto
MC-854
Sunny Day
MC-857
Medallion
MC-859
Deep Gold
MC-862
Flowerpot
MC-864
Pottery
MC-866
Sierra Tan
MC-867
Ombia
MC-869
Canal
MC-871
Ruby Red
MC-873
Brickyard
MC-875
Red Wine
MC-877
Mauve Brown
MC-880
Cocoa
MC-883
Charcoal
MC-885
Obsidian
MC-888
Granite
MC-890
Dark Knight
MC-893
Deep Sea
MC-896
M-Black
MC-899
Used with
At the counter
We stock the full Meoded line, tools included. Call ahead and we'll have it tinted and ready.
- Where
- 8340 E Raintree Dr Ste. C-6, ScottsdaleMon–Fri 6 am–6 pm · Sat 9 am–3 pm
- Who applies it
- We know the Phoenix-area applicators who work in Meoded. Call for a referral.
The Meoded line
We stock all of it, tools included.
Lime and Venetian plasters
Microcement, concrete and stone
Clay and lime wash
- Moroccan Clay
- Lime Wash
Metallic and glitter paints
Primers, sealers and glazes
Colors and tools
Next
Tell us about the wall.
We'll quote Lime Wash for the job, recommend what goes with it, and have it ready for pickup.