ROMABIO® Limewash & Masonry Flat - the Ultimate Way to "Paint" Your Brick -

On today’s Paint Talk, Steven & Allan discuss one of our all-time favorite brands, ROMABIO®. Their products are highly breathable, slaked-lime paints that easily calcify to brick or stone and continue to patina over time--meaning they can last for decades. #PaintTalk #paintexpert #professionalpainter #homeimprovement #Limewash #MasonryFlat #exteriorpainting
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[@Gmoon917]

Came out years ago . I’m from LA . I’ve seen it in some houses that they like wash . I’ve been painting for 22 years . But it’s good stuff .

[@general.disdain]

I made my own lime paint and painted my entire house for $50-60. It was very hard work and I would have hired someone and/or purchased this if I was a bit richer but this material is amazing whether you make it yourself or use this brand. I transformed my home with natural material to let the brick breathe like these guys said, I did the more opaque style and I’m obsessed, my neighbors come over just to talk about it. I hand painted with masonry brush for reference. 10/10

[@general.disdain]

I might be getting this primer for my garage door though since it’s wood and I’m trying to figure out how to get it to match lol

[@detzlerangela]

Would love to know how you made your own? Cost is a issue for me. I want to rid the dark brick fireplace and brighten it up.

[@willb.9225]

Please share

[@general.disdain]

Otherwise I’ll let you know if I upload it to KZbin might take me a while due to being horrible at filming lol

[@general.disdain]

For people that aren’t rich ofc

[@MegaYorkieMom]

TY for this great info! We're tired of the red brick that we've had on our home exterior for over 50 yrs. We've decided to use this product. Am excited to see the results.

[@wiicccked1375]

Great video and informative 👍🏽

[@That1Painter]

Glad you liked it!

[@powerofknowledge7771]

I just did limewash indoors and had a hell of a time with it!! 1. The brick is indoors and you can't pressure wash inside a house. So I had to clean the bricks individually with a spray bottle and a rag. Very tedious! Also, you can't just use a big scrub brush with a bucket and clean it like you would a floor or shower because the brick absorbs the dirt that you're scrubbing off if you don't wipe it off right away, and when it absorbs the dirt, it leaves a murky white haze, which wouldn't have been an issue if I was only going for painting it white and wasn't going for the rustic partially revealed brick look. 2. It sets up super fast so it's hard to get it to spray off if you don't do it within the first few minutes of application. 3. With doing it indoors, I made a heck of a mess! Even with putting down plastic and taping it up onto the brick, It caused damage to my hardwood floors, to the point that floor boards popped up. 4. Some bricks were chalky and were bleeding through the limewash and causing the white to turn yellow like pee tinged yellow... yuck! I'm guessing the primer could have helped the situation? However, I didn't have any on hand and had no idea that it existed or that I needed it. 5. Issue with where to remove and the method of doing the removal. Spraying it caused it to run down onto the other brick, and with the brick bleeding, the runs were either yellow or pink from the orange and red brick. I ended up having to leave those bricks mostly exposed, otherwise they would have looked gross, which kinda defeated the look I was going for. 6. The main issue is that I'm inexperienced and had no idea what the hell I was doing. It seemed to work out well for so many others in the youtube videos, but I guess they had good brick to work with in the first place. In my situation it was a brick wall from a chimney. I spent over a full week on 2 small brick walls as all of this caused issues that took so much time to undo, redo, and figure out. Was a very aggravating process!! Do you guys ever run into these kind of issues??????

[@shaunaelisabeth8780]

Mosquito advantage is awesome!

[@That1Painter]

It really is!

[@anthonymiller3291]

What advantages?

[@user-tt1zj9zb8n]

I'm trying to find a solution to updating an ugly slate floor and was initially hoping the limewash product would be the answer but I understand it's not recommended for horizontal applications. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks

[@tcroc74]

What color Romabio Limewash do you recommend for a house that has a tan reddish brick tone, beige vinyl siding with black shingles ? Tropea Beige or Riposo Beige ?

[@rebeccacooke8108]

Hey guys. I love the lime wash look and want it for our brick ranch. Do you have any contacts in the middle GA area who are experienced in this?

[@That1Painter]

not yet but you can find pros thought the Romabio website

[@Manfromtherotatingplanet]

Can you limewash over exterior stucco?

[@nejdro1]

The German Keim Mineral Paint has been around since 1878. There are documented cases of their mineral paint lasting over 100 years on German buildings.

[@lolitabonita08]

Can this product be tinted?

[@Ruckus_Longhorn]

Maybe show us how yo dilute the primer.

[@357QueenBee]

Can this be used on cement siding?

[@michaellenheiser3157]

Hey guys, I’m in a 5 year old home located in Fort Worth. Since I want a more modern/ contemporary look I would select the Masonry flat. What is the color called for a bright white color? Also what is the name of the primer that will allow me to cover downspouts etc. Thanks!

[@That1Painter]

Micro Grip primer and you can use any color of white you like with that product!

[@sherryweir6562]

Can you use the Romabio Limewash over a Henry's feathercoat?

[@That1Painter]

I’m not familiar with that product

[@joanndaprile9076]

If your brick house has already been painted white, for several decades, and is starting to chip or peel away, can you use the limewash over it? Or does the paint have to be removed first?

[@Gmoon917]

You have to remove the paint . Unfortunately lime wash will not work over paint . Just pressure wash it and touch up

[@That1Painter]

There is the option to use Romabios primer but that would be a case by case situation.

[@cwill2285]

Thanks guys! Do you think the basic limewash is okay for diy your brick house exterior

[@That1Painter]

Yes for sure

[@cwill2285]

@@That1Painter Okay thanks, sounds like the Masonry paint should be left to the Pros.

[@punkin4twenty]

@@cwill2285 Romabio's Masonry Flat paint is incredibly user friendly. Its the best choice if you are looking for a full-coverage, NOT distressed look. For the distressed looks, the Classico Limewash is perfect.

[@victorlau1905]

Will this product work on brick walkways

[@punkin4twenty]

@@victorlau1905 None of Romabio's masonry coatings are recommended on walkways or anywhere there is foot traffic or pooling water. Natural mineral paints are beautiful and breathable, but they have their limits. We have seen people do it but there's no guarantee if the paint will bond correctly due to access moisture or how long it will last.

[@Vadha2]

Can this be safely applied to a brick fireplace mantle?

[@That1Painter]

Yes for sure

[@jeremyparkphotographer]

Limewash is great and I've used it alot, not the same as what is often referred to as a mineral paint which is a different product... also amazed you'd put your fingers in the lime mix and not wash it off straight away as it eats skin as it's highly alkaline. Not suitable for contact unless you want bleeding fingers.

[@That1Painter]

i think you have an irrational fear of limewash, your fingers will be fine

[@shaunaelisabeth8780]

Can it be used on white brick facade (1976). Pressure washing doesn’t bring facade back to original look. .

[@That1Painter]

yes

[@tonysorice5142]

i just small gallon Romario i have a brick fireplace,, tell me how much water should i use i heard 50& water 50 paint% can you help me thank you,

[@That1Painter]

Romabios website has a lot of great info on how to do the dilution.

[@punkin4twenty]

Dilute 50-75% water. For 50%, it would be 1 part limewash to 1/2 part water (i.e. 1 gallon limewash to 1/2 gallon water)

[@v055741]

Five years ago I just bought a bag of hydrated lime for less than $15 and mixed with water to lime wash my home. Only used about half the bag for an entire ranch style home. Why are people paying all this money for a commercial product?

[@That1Painter]

Good question, there are some pretty big differences I encourage you to check out Romabio’s website

[@PETESCHRAEGER-hk9cg]

Would you recommend spraying or using a brush

[@punkin4twenty]

a good masonry brush. But if you decide to use a sprayer, be sure to use the right tip size and back brush it for the best adherence and coverage.

[@That1Painter]

Brush

[@TylerPresents]

@@That1Paintercan you backroll it or does it have to be a brush for some reason?

[@jennydilar1324]

Can you use this on walls?

[@That1Painter]

They have a mineral wash for that yes

[@jenniemichellebravata8068]

Can a cement driveway get lime washed to strengthen the cement?

[@That1Painter]

No it is not meant for horizontal surfaces or to be walked on

[@jenniemichellebravata8068]

@@That1Painter ooh ok, thank you.

[@whysocruel1]

@@That1Painter Curious, why not on horizontal surfaces such as a concrete patio? Mine is covered and only used 4 - 5 months out of the year; would that still be problematic?

[@dpmatsontube]

How do you know how long it lasts if it's only been around a few years.

[@jamiekaufmann6333]

It has recently been popularized in the US in the last few years. It has been used In Ancient Egypt and Rome, So it has been around a long time.

[@Gmoon917]

Not a couple of years but It’s been in us for a lot of years . I’m from California. I just moved to Katy Tx . I’ve been painting for 22 years . Just Sherwinn Williams don’t really sell custom products. I know Benjamin moore does . For example faux finishes different tiles of venetian plasters and stains . Sherwinn just sells paints and some stains . Don’t worry it will last a very long time . But it has to be done correctly.

[@That1Painter]

These products are new to USA but have been around for a couple thousand years.

[@punkin4twenty]

Romabio was founded in 2009. In Italy, where the Classico Limewash is made, they have been using the same formula for hundreds of years on buildings all over southern Europe.

[@BeckyPruitt-io8sh]

How do you get your masonry flat paint tinted?

[@That1Painter]

just like any other paint, are you referring to limewash? that stuff cant be tinted

[@lillithjones993]

Can this work on precast stone that has been sealed?

[@That1Painter]

Yes

[@punkin4twenty]

It can only be applied to unsealed, absorbent brick or stone.

[@caitlingruber7550]

how do you tint it? Can you use concrete pigment?

[@That1Painter]

Any Romabio Supplier can tint it for you

[@caitlingruber7550]

@@That1Painter we got ours from Lowes but I'm assuming not them 🤔

[@punkin4twenty]

@@caitlingruber7550 custom tinting is available through independent retailers only.

[@BillizMuzic]

You should tell people that once it's on walls it will come right off with wet sponge. Do you not offer a sealer??

[@That1Painter]

they have a plaster you can do on walls. It is meant for brick and stone only

[@miltoncardoza6571]

Hi those it work on Stucco?

[@That1Painter]

Yes it does

[@punkin4twenty]

You would need to use the primer to use Classico Limewash to stucco. The Masonry Flat paint will give you better coverage though.

[@evelyndossey7370]

We’re I can buy this product?

[@nancyprice6154]

You probably have had this answered, but crazy as it sounds, Amazon. Also, it’s worth it to invest in the good Romabio brushes. Those are available at Home Depot. My husband and I applied this to our house four years ago and have had no problems at all. If I remember correctly for the big spaces we just used scrub brushes. We’re getting ready to apply this to a house we just bought and are remodeling. We’re going to use the Masonry Flat this time. But even the regular lime wash was very opaque. We didn’t want the brick to show through and it doesn’t.

[@philindeblanc]

Its Type K plaster. Not sold in stores. The name of it being "Dolomite" lime is very misleading. It is NOT made with dolomite stone. Just the region the LIME is mined from is called Dolomite (Italy). Using dolomite stone would make it more like type S plaster.

[@That1Painter]

yes it is not actual stone, but it is the best product for adhering to stone or brick.

[@philindeblanc]

@@That1Painter I already did a test area. It goes on and at first looks like flat paint, but does get a bit dusty stone looking over a week or so time.

[@nazielieme]

@@philindeblanc does this need a sealer? Someone mentioned it comes off with a wet sponge. Is that true? if so how would it last the weather?

[@philindeblanc]

@@nazielieme you can scrape it off, and if you rub a wet sponge to it repeatedly, it will slowly come off...also depending on what you covered with it. I have in on the floor bricks and its holding up well. There isnt much traffic on it, but I have sprayed it with the hose and it doesnt come off. IF you want to seal it, you should know there are limits, as sealing it will keep concrete, or brick etc from breathing. You can use some impregnating sealers on it that make it anhydrous, and they last a year or so, with sun exposure.If you dont mind sealing it, you can also paint it. That too will seal and is more permanent. Limewash is not just paint, it is antimicrobial.

[@nazielieme]

@@philindeblanc THANK YOU! Do they make their own sealers? What would you recommend for a breathable sealer?

[@sparrow7356]

If that thing has any sand in it please don’t even mention the sprayer, any sand in the sprayer will destroy the cylinder,

[@That1Painter]

yes you have to be careful to not let it sit