How to Lime Wash Paint using Bauwerk Lime Paint

In this video, I show you how I was able to smooth out my orange peel textured wall using drywall mud as well as the stages of applying two coats of Bauwerk paint. The colors I used in the video were Desert Fig and Bone.
Because the cost of shipping was so high, I used a local lime paint primer from a company called Color Atelier in San Francisco.
Bauwerk paint: www.bauwerk.co...

[@PeterBragiel]

The Master of Limewash has returned! I honestly could’ve watched 15 more minutes of this. Great work! It looks beautiful.

[@rothwellaudio]

Master of Limewash? If he's a master, why does he tell you that limewash needs a primer? Limewash does not need a primer when it's applied to the surfaces for which it has been used for centuries, ie masonary.

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Not claiming to have mastered anything here... just sharing my process. The primer advice is for people who are looking to apply it over previously painted walls.

[@juliameireles8275]

@@MtWashingtonWeekendProject Hi! So if my wall has the orange peel texture but it’s just white, I just use the home depot product to get rid of the texture, but not a primer?

[@Ainitariq]

You worked so hard and it looks absolutely beautiful.

[@santolify]

So glad you addressed the textured wall. I plan to limewash my wall and look around for tips and pointers but no one mentioned this issue. Glad your video ended up on my feed.

[@JeffreyThomas]

Wow! Absolutely THE best video on this process! Thanks boss!

[@adrianrainbow1995]

Thank you man. I've been working on a 16th century stable, and courtyard, at a stud farm, and have just fallen in love with lime wash.

[@kennybacon2423]

Not bad. A quick suggestion. If you're wanting a true smooth wall finish, after applying the joint compound use a dual orbital sander and some 220-320 or so sand paper. I attach my shop-vac to the exhaust port on my sander and I don't get the dust from sanding. It greatly speeds up the process. I noticed the texture and joint compound showing through your paint at the end. All fine if that physical texture is what you want. But thought I'd throw this step out there!

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Great suggestion adding the shop vac to the sander to eliminate the joint compound particulates. Sanding the wall after the compound dries is a step I've started incorporating into my process. Although, I don't mind the rough texture on these walls.

[@alexcostafotografia]

Came here for that comment... I was really surprised there was no sanding on the video. I have a big wall sander used to attach it to an old regular vacuum cleaner but.... as you can expect... the vacuum cleaner died on me lol... too much for it... but anyway...these days I just sand it and deal with cleaning the mess. The worse is to clean the dust out of the wall itself before paint

[@movewithivy]

whoa what's up Jake!! It's Dana. Just searching for paint techniques and you popped up here! Wild! Glad to see you're working on fun projects :)

[@MrRickeyH]

Just a minor correction. Lime is not simply ground up limestone. Per ChatGPT; "Limestone: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It forms over time through the accumulation of the remains of marine organisms and often contains fossilized shells and marine life. Limestone can be mined and then crushed into various sizes for different applications. Quicklime (Calcium Oxide - CaO): Quicklime is produced by heating limestone (calcium carbonate) to a high temperature in a process known as calcination. This results in the removal of carbon dioxide, leaving behind calcium oxide or quicklime. Quicklime is a highly reactive and caustic substance. Hydrated Lime (Calcium Hydroxide - Ca(OH)2): Hydrated lime is created by adding water to quicklime. The chemical reaction that occurs during this process is called slaking. The resulting product is a dry powder or a putty-like material, depending on the amount of water used. Hydrated lime is less reactive and milder than quicklime. In summary, limestone is a natural rock, while lime refers to the processed forms of calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (hydrated lime) derived from limestone through specific manufacturing processes. We make our own limewash using Hydrated Lime and Oxide. A hell of a lot cheaper than Bauwerk and every bit as good. (in our opinion).

[@catherineice2605]

So happy I found you! Love your style!!

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Thanks Catherine! I've got a Tadelakt video coming soon that I think you'll enjoy

[@robertjames-life4768]

On the joint compound if you used a light weight one thinned down with water you’d probably have an easier time of it. It sands much easier.

[@PalazzoMarti]

Thank you this was very helpful. ❤️

[@laf2901]

Great video! How long did you wait between the two layers of primer? My wall is dark green, I’m wondering if should use another prep layer before using priming it? Thx!

[@TamLe-yl3pg]

I would love to see more of the finished wall , the video too short and not wide angle enough . I think i will order exactly the same color 😂 , did you use brand for the primer ?

[@randallgibson8619]

Bauwerk calls for two coats of regular water based primer over new rock or skimmed walls then one coat of their prep coat.

[@susanchurch3974]

I think that thing you are calling a “hawk” is actually a “hod”. That’s why they called the workers who brought it to the workers applying it to the wall hod carriers.

[@thestarsgoout2200]

They are using a hawk. Hods are used by brick laborers.

[@angelatroutman6932]

Thank you for all the information. Can I use this or your DIY limewash on concrete floors? Thank you

[@serioussvm]

thanks so much for this detailed and clear video. what roller width did you use for rolling the primer ?

[@cassandraosbourne2840]

I’m considering the bone for my fireplace can’t wait to see how it turns out! Any suggestions

[@tabassumabedin827]

Soo helpful thank you ❤

[@melissama2638]

Thank you for the video! The results are so beautiful. Is the joint compound necessary if i'm okay with a bit of texture on the walls, or does it need to be smoothed out for the paint to look nice?

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

I tested a section without the joint compound, and I wasn't happy with the results... it would have been much easier, but I think the final outcome is much better when the texture of the wall is smoothed out.

[@salemaveliu]

Yes Melissa that was going to be my question as l used 2 coats of limewash primer to smooth out some of the grooves in my wallpaper and will apply the paint today to see how it works out if not l will use the compound next time around. Love this product!

[@Misabelll]

If you did this to kitchen cabinets would you need to put a layer of something over it? As well as bathroom walls?

[@joshmrivera]

Loved this! I actually just finished editing my own DIY limewash video that’s being released on Wednesday. Hope you can check it out this week :) I found this video just now searching around KZbin. So well done! And I love the colors you chose! Keep your eyes out for

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Thanks Josh! I'll give it look tomorrow

[@godrulesme8619]

Great video!!! Thank you!!!

[@offgridmidwesttomountains]

My boyfriend and I are in the middle of turning a 1951 Spartan Royal Mansion trailer into our full time home to live off-grid! We are very interested in using a plaster/lime wash for the majority of our walls because the interior walls are curved, and we don’t like the flat look of just painting it. Do you happen to have any advice on how to ensure it will not crack when we move? It will be making one 16hr road trip to its final destination where it will stay, and we are curious if we will be fighting against cracks from the initial move?

[@Mehrbanoo659]

It is awesome,Do I used skim coat for new drywall before lime wash?

[@dr.possible2399]

Thank you for the video! I just had a questión. If your walls are already white, could we skip the first step of the white concréte?

[@larinlazar9273]

He does that to flatten the texture of the wall rather than the previous orange peel. White walls in your case is the best when applying any color.

[@candide1924]

Thank you! I have been trying to figure out how to remove the 'orange peel' texture to prep for lime wash. I noticed you always use Bauwerk, do you think or have you hear anything good about any of the US brands?

[@kaylasky7093]

Did you sand the walls after the joint compound? Thank you so much for this video! I haven't found any videos that do this process on "orange peel" walls!

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Thanks Kayla! I did not sand them after I applied the joint compound. You could, to smooth it out and would probably look great, but it would get VERY dusty, substantially more dusty than sanding wood for example

[@kaylasky7093]

@@MtWashingtonWeekendProject thank you so much! I want to do this project but I didn’t want to deal with the dust. I definitely won’t be sanding 👍🏻

[@ericaawake9503]

Where did you buy the prime and the lime wash paint?

[@pietropie]

I gave three coats, but whenever I touch the wall, the paint dust smears off. Am I supposed to seal this?

[@haileylyons648]

All your lime wash videos are so good! If using the Limestrong Grit primer, would you still recommend the first step of smoothing out with the joint compound?

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Thank you :) I would still smooth it out. The orange peel texture doesn't lend itself to a Limewash finish

[@noorkhorasi]

While doing different colors, how do you decide the color the pillars or trims between rooms will get for making it a smooth transition look for people walking in the room?

[@Burningdaylighter]

Would you say this is renter friendly? And if I had to paint over it if I had to leave how would you recommend I go about it? Just paint over it with regular paint?

[@cinphotos123]

Hi! How long did it take for the paint to arrive to you? I'd love to try them, but I'm afraid I have a deadline on the project I'm working on and may not be able to wait.

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Hey Cinthia, I'm trying to remember exactly how long it took, it was around a week

[@edenhsieh]

Thanks for sharing it. I am wondering if the finished wall get dusty when you rub it with hands? I tried to limewash once, and when I touch the wall, it got powdered off.

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

It does take a few months for it to FULLY cure into the wall, it could be a little powdery up until then.

[@edenhsieh]

@@MtWashingtonWeekendProject so it doesn't need to add any adhesive into it?

[@mehulshah4957]

Great video, I am planning to do so for master bedroom My room walls are builder's paint (it doesn't have orange peel texture) however it is painted with basic beige color My question, how do I bring subtle rustic texture, would joint compound be used to create texture on existing painted walls (walls do not have gloss or semi gloss paint) have either matte or eggshell type paint Do I need something else prior to joint compound? And how is the Bone color after drying? Is it more toward beige or somewhere between white and beige?

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

You can use joint compound to create some texture on the wall, but really, the texture can come completely from the lime wash. I would just prime all the walls first and all Grit to the primer. www.limestrongartisan.com/prep-protect/primer-grit/

[@larawalker4737]

WOW! I love the colors that you chose. Looks so chic and rich. Thank you for sharing! Where did you get the primer?

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Thanks Lara! I got the primer from a local spot up in SF called Color Atelier. It was cheaper than shipping from Bauwerk, but I've also discovered that a company called Limestrong sells a product called "grit" that you can just add to normal primer, and that will work.

[@amytwon]

@@MtWashingtonWeekendProject curious why you didn't use Color Atelier's lime wash paints? Wouldn't it be cheaper?

[@melissanathan947]

hey! great videos! I know you like the paint from Bauwerk but they also sell it at homedepot as i saw in their website. Don't know if you were aware. If so, why not use that paint? is it of a lesser quality you think?

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Thanks Melissa! I looked into that paint originally, I think you're talking about the Romabio paint? The only reason I didn't go with it was because they didn't have a wide color spectrum to choose from... You may be able to add your own color pigmentation to their white paint... If you do, let me know how it goes.

[@laetitialilly2347]

Could you tell me please if you bought a sample pot or did you need more? :) Thank you!

[@lemonz1769]

Generally lime wash paint is made from "slacked lime" or just "lime." That's not the same thing as limestone.

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Lucca Q thanks Lucca. Gonna do some deep diving on the slack process

[@janna1878]

Thank you for your videos. Do you know if there is a Bauwerk U.S. contact? We live in Oregon (in the U.S.) and have questions like estimated shipping time & cost, etc. Thanks, Janna

[@genevievesmith8452]

Hi, I have lap marks on my wall that make me sad. Can i apply more lime paint in only certain areas or do i need to paint a whole new coat?

[@tazboy1934]

I would prefer a light rose gold

[@neurodivergejyn4140]

Do they offer just the colors? I have my limewash already.

[@vanitytucker3312]

What happens if you mix lime wash colors? I wonder if you’d get a more artsy finish

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Absolutely, I think layering is a great idea.

[@weesl6424]

can i just use normal paint primer ? or is there a specific limewash primer that i need to get ? thank you !

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

You'll want to add "Limestrong Grit" to normal latex primer, and you'll be good to go

[@juliameireles8275]

Hi! Do you know what nap size you used for the prime roller? How long did you wait in between to apply the primer and the limewash?

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

I don't remember what size I used... I think the primer normally takes a few hours to dry. Depends on the temperature of the room. Pretty quick though

[@justinelongo]

Bauwerk website specifically says you can use it directly over normal paint. Do you not agree with that? I was going to order but wasn’t planning on priming.

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

I’ve never tried, so I can’t say for sure... but in order for the paint color to look the way you expect it to, I would certainly prime it

[@salemaveliu]

hmm l've already applied 2 coats of limewash primer but tried a patch of the paint without smoothing out the grooves ! now l need to use some compound if l do does that mean l can just paint the colour on top or does it mean l've got to apply the primer again! (i'm hoping not)!. Thanks

[@juliameireles8275]

That area might just be a little darker because it will have "more coats"

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Hey Salema, if I understand the question correctly: you can apply the lime wash directly over the compound. You don't need the prime over the joint compound

[@lekevin10]

Amazing results! Quick question for you, does the limewshs paint have somewhat of a sandy finish because of the ground up stone? or does it still come out smooth like regular paint?

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

It does have a bit of a texture to it... I think it adds some life, but it is not as “sealed” as normal paint

[@larawalker4737]

One more question, Why did you choose Bauwerk instead of Portola?

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

I chose Bauwerk (originally) because it had the best color options. I've been pretty happy with their results, although there is pretty significant color variation in my opinion... so keep that in mind.

[@nathanmeier9971]

Missed opportunity there. In my opinion, you should have used a lime and marble plaster rather than joint compound. You could have even used a tinted plaster. It's more expensive, but it's worth it.

[@MtWashingtonWeekendProject]

Yeah, definitely an option!

[@homarbautista4808]

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