1 year, 3 years and (new) 6 year old painters lime

• 1 year slaking period: used for the production of lime slurries, lime façades and lime paints.
• 3 year slaking period: used for the production of high-quality lime and paint façades. Higher yield due to higher opacity.
• 6 year slaking period: used for the production of highest quality lime products, used in restoration of monuments, fresco painting, Sgraffito, etc. Economically viable due to highest possible opacity thanks to the long slaking period.

Mineral paint for interior and exterior use

Reasons to use Painters Lime:

• Moisture regulating
• Vapour resistance and respiratory activity
• Not statically charged, hence your walls stay clean longer
• 100% free of organic additives
• Recommended for people suffering from allergies
• Suitable for the restoration of historic monuments
• Odorless
• Binds and neutralizes pollutants
• Creates a healthy housing environment

Product Type:

Painters Lime (Ca(OH)2) made of

• Hydrated
• Slaked
• Roasted
• Sulphur-free
• Finely ground pieces of (Ca(OH) 2), without chemicals or organic additives

Applicability:

For the production of high-quality limestone coatings and colour on all absorbent, mineral walls. Ideal for façades, living rooms and the basements. Particularly suitable for the restoration of historic monuments, harmonious village and town renewals, and of course for use on new buildings. Painters Lime is also suitable for Fresco and Sgraffito, as well as numerous other lime related endeavours. Painters lime fossilizes by absorbing carbon dioxide from the air; this process makes it insoluble in water and therefore very durable. This fossilization process is accelerated by moisture.
Since the age / slacking period of the product plays an important role in defining the properties of limestone products, it is important to select the product with the appropriate slaking period to fulfil your needs.

Painters lime is available in all natural earth tones, but can also be mixed with all pigment pastes (up to max. mix of 8% lime). Our program also includes ready-to-paint, mixed colours.

For a listing of all suitable surfaces and processing guidelines please refer to our product overview.

Available in the following containers:

• 1-Years Slaking Period: 15 kg PE bucket - 33 kg PE bag - 250 kg barrel
• 3 Years  Slaking Period: 15 kg PE bucket - 25 kg PE bag - 250 kg barrel
• 6-Years  Slaking Period: 15 kg PE bucket - 250 kg barrel

Related Links:

• Product Overview (download section)
• Safety Data Sheets (download section)
• Contact

Safety Guidelines:

• Limestone products are corrosive.
• Wear safety goggles and gloves during application.
• Immediately remove unwanted splashes or strokes with water.
• Immediately rinse with water in the case of skin or eye contact.
• Seek medical aid in case of eye contact.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Surfaces that are not be processed, should be covered up or protected by taking the appropriate measures.

The above information was provided by us for the latest updates on our research and experience. Because of processing methods, environmental influences, and the different nature of the surfaces, a general obligation of the legal validity of our recommendations must be excluded. Previous to the use of our products, the user must check the suitability of the product (sample surface and/or sample paint). When new products or new editions of product descriptions appear, all previous descriptions (texts) loose their validity.