Product Details
Lime Paint Product Description:
Vibrant and beautiful, the Le Décor – St. Astier lime paint range is the perfect complement to lime plaster and is suitable for most backgrounds. More like a stain than paint, lime paint is absorbed into the wall, penetrating the background. Once cured, the mineral paint allows the surface to breathe, becoming a peel-free surface as it allows humidity to escape. It can be applied to gypsum plasters, drywall, lining paper, cement and lime backgrounds, bricks, blocks, and untreated timber. Can be applied with a natural bristle brush or sprayed.
- Sold as a powder
- Available in 25 stock colors
- Custom colors are available upon request
Lime Paints – Recommendations & Data:
It can be applied to gypsum plasters, drywall, lining paper, cement and lime backgrounds, bricks, blocks, and untreated timber.
Mixing Lime Paint:
Fill the container with clean water to the beginning of the round opening from the bottom going up. Proper mixing is essential. When mixed it should be completely free of lumps or fine particles. For gallon and quart containers put the lid on securely and shake for 3-5 minutes to thoroughly mix the paint. For mixing a five-gallon pail blend using a drill mixer with a paddle attachment for 3-5 minutes to thoroughly mix. Best to let sit with the lid on for 24 hours before use. Stir and apply to per dampened masonry surface.
Coverage Information:
Coverage 150-200 sq. ft. per gallon
St. Astier® Lime Paint Stock Colors
Disclaimer:
Many factors affect how these images may appear on your computer monitor and how it prints on your specific printer. It is suggested that you purchase the St. Astier Lime Paint Swatch to see the actual color. By purchasing the Paint Fan Deck you may view each swatch in the deck individually or hold one or more of these swatch cards to the surface of the wall to ascertain which stock color may be most appropriate for your application.
Safety Data Sheets
Product Data Sheets
Color Chart
General Installation Guidelines
What are the main differences between your mineral paints?
Check out our quick reference Mineral Paint Comparison Chart to learn more about the main differences between our Ecologic LimeWash Platinum, Ecologic Potassium Silicate Paint, Ecologic Colorwash Stain, and our Saint-Astier Lime Paint.
Although I understand the benefits of breathable mineral paint on lime plaster, the color matching is almost impossible. Painting a whole wall is practical but i wouldn’t even bother trying to match repairs or patches etc. I tried 429 which is supposed to be a light brown/tan color. you can see it is almost antique white when dry after 4 coats. in pictures brown color on patches are wet, light tan color is dry. Application and coverage however were easy though it does tend to splatter when brushed because it is quite thin. good luck!
Hi Ray, I’m sorry to hear you had a tough time with color matching. Digital displays are difficult to read color on and change from device to device, that is why we always recommend a few alternatives to getting a better color match. You can pick a Benjamin Moore or Sherman Williams color swatch or send us a sample of the material you would like simulated and we will do a custom simulation for your approval (read more here). You can also purchase paint swatches of our color options for a better color representation (read more).
I’m very happy with the St. Astier we used. The application process takes some getting used to. You have to keep mixing as you go or the top layer will be too thin and the bottom too thick. One of my orders was slow in coming which complicated my schedule a bit, but I’ve moved on from that now.
have not used them yet but I have faith in your products from the reviews I read
Beautiful finish