limewashes

Applies calcium coating

Limewashes is the plural of limewash, a white coating made from slite lime and water, used to paint walls, fences, and tree trunks.

As a verb, limewashes means applies this coating: She limewashes the chicken coop every spring.

The finish is matte and slightly chalky, traditionally used for its antiseptic properties and breathability on masonry.

coating

distemper

Viral animal ailment

stucco · finish · pigment · binder · sealer · alkaline · breathable · matte · opaque · diluted

preservation

heritage

Inherited cultural legacy

antiquity · monuments · landmarks · stabilization · protection · masonry · stonework · brickwork · timber-frame · vernacular

Opposites
coating/paint type

limewashesacrylic paint

Plastic-based artist's medium

latex paint · oil-based paint · epoxy coating · varnish · enamel

surface treatment action

limewashesstrips

Narrow cut pieces

scrapes · sandblasts · removes · dissolves · peels

Family

limewash, limewashing, limewashed

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G