Drying time
How long needs limewash paint before it is dry?
How long does it take Limewash to dry ?
A coat of paint should be touch dry in a short period of time and dry within one-two hours.
However in cold weather we recommend leaving a longer period between coats.
While the paint will be touch-dry in a short period, it will continue to cure for about two weeks. Avoid rubbing the walls during this time to prevent marking.
Although Limewash dries very quickly, it will continue to cure for up to 2 weeks and longer, as it takes carbon dioxide from the air in the curing process, this natural reaction allows us to create a paint that doesn't require the use of lots of petro-chemicals, as conventional water based paints do, these standard paints use plastics as the means to make the paints adhere to the wall, while Limewash uses air.
What is the ideal Temperature to Limewash ?
The ideal temperature for applying Bauwerk Limewash is 8°â30°C (46°Fâ86°F).
Do not paint if the surface and/or air temperature falls below 5°C (41°F) during application or curing.
High quality, natural limewash needs adequate curing time. This will be longer in colder weather and in humid conditions.
Where exterior surfaces are exposed to rain, make sure the weather is going to be clear for three days following application.
What does 'adequate curing time' mean ?
Although Limewash dries very quickly, it will continue to cure for up to 2 weeks and longer, as it takes carbon dioxide from the air in the curing process, this natural reaction allows us to create a paint that doesn't require the use of lots of petro-chemicals, as conventional water based paints do, these standard paints use plastics as the means to make the paints adhere to the wall, while we use air.