Bring organic warmth and a soft, cloud-like texture to your space with custom lime wash. This breathable, mineral-based finish is meticulously brush-applied by our dedicated team of decorative specialists, transforming ordinary walls into stunning architectural backdrops. Proudly serving San Jose and the South Bay.
Lime wash is an authentic, mineral-based finish made from aged slaked lime. Unlike heavier plasters that require a trowel, our team applies lime wash using specialized block brushes, building up ultra-thin, translucent layers to create a velvety matte surface.
This artisan layering technique allows the underlying coats to softly peek through. The result is a signature cloud-like texture and subtle tonal movement that standard flat paint simply cannot replicate. Naturally breathable and eco-friendly, lime wash adds an earthy, timeless elegance to smooth drywall, plaster, and interior masonry. Available in a curated range of muted, natural tones, it is the perfect way to infuse your home with relaxed, modern luxury.
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1-year craftsmanship warranty
True lime wash isn’t rolled on like standard paint—it’s a handcrafted system requiring specialized brushwork and the exact right foundation.
For interior drywall and ceilings, we first prep your walls to a flawlessly smooth finish. We then apply a specialty mineral primer to create a micro-textured, porous canvas, giving the lime the perfect surface to “bite” and bond securely.
From there, our dedicated team applies the finish using traditional techniques:
THE APPLICATION SYSTEM:
Surface Preparation (Skim-coating drywall for a smooth canvas, or deep-cleaning raw masonry)
Specialty Mineral Primer (Essential for drywall and previously painted surfaces to ensure proper adhesion)
Artisan Lime Wash Coats (2 to 3 translucent layers, meticulously applied with specialized block brushes in a traditional cross-hatch pattern to create signature cloudy movement)
Optional Protective Sealer (A breathable, dead-flat matte sealer applied in high-traffic interior areas for light wipeability, or left raw and unsealed for a completely organic, chalky finish)
The palette below shows our 13 standard colors. Beyond these, we also mix fully custom colors & finishes — like the examples further down the page — to match your exact vision.
White
Black
Charcoal
Blue
Magenta
Green
Terracotta Red
Orange-Red
Deep Red
Orange
Yellow
Lemon Yellow
Vanilla Yellow
Pearl · metallic glaze
Terracotta · Flash Gold metallic
Warm grey · matte
Terracotta · clear lacquer
Unlike standard flat paint, our team applies lime wash using specialized block brushes in several ultra-thin, translucent layers. This artisan technique allows the underlying coats to softly peek through, creating a handmade look with beautiful tonal variation. It’s a meticulous, slower process than simply rolling on paint, but it results in a naturally breathable, velvety matte finish that perfectly elevates properly prepped interior drywall, ceilings, and plaster.
From your initial inquiry to the final walkthrough, here’s our step-by-step process:
We review photos of your space and your inspiration — Pinterest boards work great! — to understand the scope and provide a preliminary estimate for your project.
Once your deposit is received, we order the project materials and prepare a custom sample panel. This allows you to approve the exact color and texture before work begins.
Your existing tile, concrete, or drywall surface is cleaned, repaired, and primed so the microcement bonds perfectly.
Base layers of microcement are applied to establish the solid foundation of your new surface.
Multiple layers of microcement are applied to build the exact pattern and texture of your approved sample.
The surface is protected with multiple coats of sealer for maximum durability, then inspected with you along with detailed care instructions.
Send us photos of your space and any inspiration you have — Pinterest boards work great! This helps our team understand the scope of your project.
We’ll provide a realistic preliminary estimate based on your photos. If a site visit is needed to check the existing surface, we’ll schedule one before finalizing the quote.
Once you approve the estimate, a deposit secures your spot on our schedule. We then order your materials and create a custom sample panel for your final approval before our crew begins the prep work.
Lime Wash is applied in several thin layers with curing time between each, so it takes longer than a standard resurfacing or paint job. That time is part of what gives the finish its strength and smooth look, and we’ll walk you through the full timeline before starting.
Usually not — that’s one of the advantages of lime wash. In most cases, we prep and apply directly over your existing surface, cleaning, repairing, and priming it first so the new finish bonds properly.
Yes — Pinterest boards or reference photos are a great way to show us the color and texture you’re picturing. We’ll put together a small sample panel in that style so you can see and approve it before we start.
Text us photos of your space (or a Pinterest reference) for a free estimate. If needed, we’ll schedule a free on-site walkthrough.
