Painting Interior Surfaces with Limewash Paint

Wainscoting / Wood / Plywood or Particleboard

Wainscoting can look great when painted with limewash paint. Here’s everything you need to know:

How to Paint Wood with Limewash Paint

We often get asked whether our limewash paints can be used on wooden surfaces.

Limewash ZUBRA Colour Paint Can Be Used On:

Limewash ZUBRA paint offers a wide range of applications, not only on traditional plasters or walls but also on various wooden surfaces...

Wood That Does Not Require Sanding

Pine and Plywood: Pine and plywood are ideal candidates for limewash painting...

Wainscoting: Painting wainscoting with limewash paint can transform an interior...

Finishing Effects

Limewash paint allows for various finishing effects...

Application on Ceilings and Particleboard

Pine Ceilings: Limewash paint is also effective on wooden ceilings...

Particleboard: Applying limewash paint directly to particleboard...

Summary

Using limewash paint on wooden surfaces opens new design possibilities...

Limitations of Use

Limewash paint offers a unique matte finish and is particularly appreciated...

Limitations of Using Limewash Paint

• Architectural Elements: Limewash paints are not recommended for painting...
• Cleaning and Maintenance: The matte finish, although aesthetically pleasing...
• Tight Spaces: In tight spaces such as small homes...

Wood Recommendations

Soft Woods: Limewash paint works best on softwoods like pine or plywood...

Avoiding Fillers: During repairs and preparations of wooden surfaces...

High-Tannin Woods: For high-tannin woods like oak or teak...

Surface Preparation

Preparing wood before painting with ZUBRA limewash paint is crucial...

New, Unpainted Wood

Cleaning: Lightly dust the wood with a clean cloth...

Unpainted, Weathered Wood

Sanding: Use sandpaper to sand the wood surface...

Cleaning: After sanding, thoroughly dust the wood...

Previously Painted Wood

Sanding: Sand glossy surfaces to dull the existing finish...

Using a Primer

Application of ZUBRA Colour Prep Coat Primer: Regardless of the wood’s condition...

You can avoid a rough surface if the painter applies some water with a sponge...

Visible Wood Grain or Fully Covered?

If you want to highlight the natural wood grain using limewash paint...

Unpainted Wood

Direct Application of Limewash Paint: To emphasize the natural grain on unpainted wood...

Previously Painted Wood

Surface Preparation with ZUBRA Colour Prep Coat: For wood that has been previously painted...

Why Use ZUBRA Colour Prep Coat

• Improved Adhesion: Prep Coat ensures better adhesion of limewash paint...
• Uniform Finish: Using Prep Coat can help achieve a more uniform finish...
• Grain Protection: For unpainted wood where you want to highlight the grain...

Application Guide

Applying limewash paint requires precision and attention to detail...

Preparing the Paint

Mixing the Paint: Thoroughly mix the limewash paint before use...

Checking the Pigment: Ensure no unmixed pigment remains...

Applying the Paint

Paint Application: Dip the ZUBRA Natural Brush into the paint...

Painting Technique: Use loose, free strokes to evenly spread the paint...

Maintaining a “Wet Edge”: To avoid visible overlapping layers...

Avoiding Drips and Runs: Be careful not to leave drips or runs...