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Home » Advice on Natural Paint » Choosing Your Paint Finish » Paint Suitable for Lime Plaster

Choosing Your Paint Finish

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Breathable Paint for Lime Plaster

Our Natural Emulsion is a breathable, water-based paint suitable for lime plaster and traditional walls. Made with a plant-based binder and natural earth and mineral pigments, it combines a soft, chalky matt finish with excellent coverage and rich colour.

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Choosing Paint for Lime Plaster

Lime plaster is valued for its breathability, making it particularly well suited to older buildings and traditional construction. Choosing a compatible paint is important to preserve this quality and allow moisture vapour to pass through the wall.

Our Natural Emulsion is formulated without acrylic or plastic binders, creating a highly breathable finish that works in harmony with lime plaster. Unlike less breathable coatings, it allows moisture vapour to pass through rather than trapping it beneath the paint.

With just 2% sheen, Natural Emulsion provides a soft, chalky matt finish, while natural earth and mineral pigments give each colour its distinctive richness and clarity. Excellent coverage means two coats are typically sufficient, creating a durable finish suitable for everyday living.

Why Choose Our Natural Emulsion for Lime Plaster?

The benefits of Natural Emulsion

  • Highly breathable – allows moisture vapour to pass through lime plaster and traditional walls.
  • Plant-based formulation – made without acrylic or plastic binders.
  • Soft, chalky matt finish – just 2% sheen.
  • Natural colour – made with earth and mineral pigments for richness and clarity.
  • Excellent coverage – typically achieved in two coats.
  • Durable and wipeable – suitable for everyday living.
  • Low VOC and minimal odour – water-based and comfortable to apply.
  • Available in our full colour palette.

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How much paint do I need?

We have created this calculator to help you estimate the amount of paint you will need for your project. Please note that this is only an estimate, based on normal surfaces with two coats of paint.

Please check our practical painting advice - if you are painting onto a very absorbent surface, you may need more paint, and for best results, you may need to prime your surfaces.

If you end up with any leftover paint, get inspired with ways to use any excess paint - it's even compostable!

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Our natural matt emulsion is perfect for interior walls and ceilings.

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This estimate is based on two coats of paint and the dimensions of your room, minus the space taken by average doors and windows.

For this area, we suggest would be adequate.

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Woodwork Area

Our water based eggshell or gloss is ideal for woodwork or metalwork.

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This estimate is based on two coats of paint and the skirting and the doors/windows you told us about. 1 litre should cover 2-3 doors or 20m of skirting.

For this area, we suggest would be adequate.

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