Kalklitir: Loving Lime Paint

Kalklitir colour: Anacardio

Limewash paint has a natural uneven texture, its easy application and the beauty of the imperfect: I was drawn to giving it a try. It is not readily available here in the UAE and shipping liquids never-mind paint is almost an impossibility. Introducing Kalklitir a family owned Icelandic based powder limewash company that ships internationally, and because of that social media is awash with videos, posts and how-to's. 

Kalklitir colour: Anacardio

I ordered online and within 3 days my parcel of lovely paint packets had arrived with my new brush and pretty postcard. I decided to start small, one wall in our living area: as I wanted to try it out and see if I was 100% OK with the textured qualities of the paint. The instructions on the back of the packets are amazing, how to mix, how long, how to paint etc. The packaging itself is super pretty, and their social media is great for getting advice and seeing the colours in real-life situations, so if you are stuck have a flick through what others have done before. 

Kalklitir colour: Anacardio

It took 3 coats to get my living room wall done and it looks amazing. I had some leftover and completed my small office wall - weirdly it only required one coat. I have come to the conclusion it very much depends on what your wall is made from and where it is within the house. The larger living room wall is a thicker load bearing external, while the office wall is an internal, non load bearing just made of plasterboard. 

Kalklitir colour: Anacardio

A few things I found to be helpful, wear a mask while stirring the paint as the dust is awful and obviously not great for the lungs. Secondly, you will get sore arms and hands: the constant 'cloud' or 'cross over' method is fun and great for a messy painter like me but does make your hand claw up a bit. Thirdly don't be scared when the paint goes on and is drying as it looks crazy and dark = VERY scary! It drys very quickly, so you need to just be patient. 

Kalklitir colour: Anacardio

After such a positive first go, I placed my second order and decided to go BIG! the whole bedroom was going to be tackled, every wall. I found the same to be true, very dependant on the wall you are painting on and how many coats required. I was unsure about how imposing it would feel with every wall painted, but I needn't have worried as I instantly fell in love. 

Kalklitir colour: Nudo Grigio

My round up of working with Kalklitir paint is purely positive: easy and very fast trackable delivery, great colour options stylish packaging, great guides online and on the packaging and the actual product is great. What is not to love!

Kalklitir colour: Nudo Grigio

You can order paint samples, two sizes of bags (they give you a coverage estimate), brushes and other

items to make your lime wash painting experience as smooth as possible!

All available from their their website: kalklitir.com

You can see more images of my Limewash painting on my Instagram page and a highlights reel. 

A small press discount was received on my first order.