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  • Antica Calce Elite - Natural Limewash 1L (Dark Colours)

Antica Calce Elite Natural Limewash 1L (Dark Colours)

Regular price From £38.40

Antica Calce Elite is a paint inspired by natural lime paints, with a high percentage of organic additives and modified mineral binders. It provides the substrate with excellent breathability and ensures low water absorption, giving a visual texture reminiscent of ancient lime applications. 

It's an excellent option for deeper tones, as it can give a soft, matt finish, rich with deep shadows. Due to its high breathability, it's suitable for listed and historical buildings. 

For ease of navigation, Antica Calce Elite has been split into 3 products. This is to facilitate colour selection, you will find each of the 3 collections are divided into (light, medium, dark) colours. It is also possible to use the search bar if you know the code of the colour you are after.

  • Natural Lime Paint
  • Chalky to the touch
  • Completely Matt Finish
  • Simple application
  • Dark Colour Range
  • Makes for a great limewash
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Specifications

  • Antica Calce Elite does not usually need a primer before it is applied. This however can vary depending on the condition of the substrate. If a primer is desired for additional safety, Atomo can be applied before the paint.

Coverage:

  • 1L per 8sqm.

Number of coats:

  • 2+ coats.

Dilution:

  • Can vary highly, if you wish to achieve a 2-tone finish, we recommend diluting the first coat only around 10% and doing a much higher dilution on the second coat, of around 40%.
  • For a standard application we recommend diluting the first coat around 30% and the second coat around 15%.

Tools:

  • Large rectangular block brush for standard application.
  • For colour washes, we recommend taking a look at the various decorative sponges we have available.

Storage:

  • Between +5C and +35C for up to 2 years.

Disclaimers

  • Due to the high lime content in this paint, it is essential to stir it before applying, followed by stirring it subsequently every 10 mins or so.

  • Please note that lime paints dry much lighter than they appear when wet. If you notice that your chosen colour appears darker, this likely explains why.
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  • Atomo - Surface Stabilizer For Porous Substrates

Are your walls freshly plastered?

If you are going to apply on a surface with high absorption such as a freshly plastered wall, the paint may not give you the desired coverage. Atomo will seal the surface, improving coverage and creating a stronger bond.

1L of Atomo can cover up to 30sqm. Please refer to your paint calculations for the coverage required.
Brushes
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  • Large Rectangular Block Brush 190mm For Lime Paints & Special Effects

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For the optimal finish on this paint, we recommend using a large rectangular block brush. This will ensure the strokes are even and the effect comes off the right way.
Protectors For Paints
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  • Impera Matt - Solvent-Free Protector For Decorative Paints 1L

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Is durability a concern?

Although these beautiful paints are designed to last, we all know what it's like to have animals, and little greasy hands running around. This protector can be applied after the paint, in order to give it protection against minor splashes and oils, making the paint easily wipeable, whilst only shifting the colour a very minor amount.

Bear in mind that lime paints are naturally chalky by nature. As they dry, the lime cures and chalk gradually comes to the surface. Many people like this, as it defines proper lime paint. However, if you don't fancy your clothes getting white patches every time you rub the wall, applying a protector will make the chalkiness go away!

1L of Impera Matt will cover 10sqm.

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  • Antica Calce Elite - Natural Limewash 1L (Dark Colours)

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Antica Calce Elite - Natural Limewash 1L (Dark Colours)

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