This lime paint is ideal for restorations, listed building, heritage painting and properties or where a natural, soft finish with slightly reflective or chalky look was specified.
Various shades and decorative effects can be created using a sponge or roller, once the top coat has been applied. Please be aware that this is a traditional lime-based paint that should generally be used on natural substrates like lime and clay and experience is needed to handle it.
When Antica Calce is initially applied it is quite transparent, but -when applied properly- as curing progresses the opacity will increase.
Lime washes have a unique surface sheen due to the double refraction of calcite crystals.
Q: I
s Antica Calce waterproof? Can it be applied in wet rooms or shower cubicles?
A: This finish is not suitable for wet areas.
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Q: Can you put Antica Calce over tiles?
A: No, this is a paint finish, not a plaster and generally doesn’t create a thick, durable coating.
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Q: Can Antica Calce be applied on floors?
A: No, it can’t. Currently only products marked as ‘For floors’, using the correct method and system can be used for that purpose.
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Q: How durable is Antica Calce? Is it scratchproof?
A: Due to the thickness and number of coats, lime paints are durable and are easy to repair, but they are not scratch proof.
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Q: How accurate are your colours?
A: The colours are accurate, but it has to be noted that due to the natural nature of the product, slight colour variation is possible.
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Q: How resistant are the colours?
A: Antica Calce has moderate colour resistance.
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Q: Do I really need a primer? Is PVA suitable as a primer?
A: Our advice is to use a primer formulated for decorative finishes when not applied directly on environment-friendly lime or clay plasters.
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Q: What do we have to do if one day we want to re-do the wall?
A: The surface can be sanded and after priming another finish can be applied, or in case it’s perfect and clean it can be easily re-done with another paint or plaster on top.
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Q: Do I need a specialist to apply these finishes?
A: For guidance, please see the ‘application difficulty’ markers. It’s highly recommended to contact a specialist or get training if the application difficulty is greater than 3. For courses and specialists in your area please contact our sales team.
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Q: What’s the shelf life of Antica Calce?
A: The product stays applicable for 2 years if it’s stored between 5 and 30 degrees Celsius and is protected from light.
