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Limewash painting in Dublin & Wicklow

Limewash painting in Dublin & Wicklow

Limewash painting in Dublin & Wicklow

Limewash gives a wall something ordinary paint can’t: depth, movement, and a soft chalky texture that shifts with the light. It’s the quiet backbone of the Nordic look — calm, matte, and full of character. We’re one of the few finishers in Dublin and Wicklow who specialise in applying it properly.

Hand-applied limewash finish in a warm off-white in a Dublin living room

Why limewash

Why limewash

Why limewash

  • Depth and texture — a hand-applied, cloudy finish with none of the flatness of standard emulsion.

  • Breathable — well suited to older Dublin homes with solid or lime-plastered walls.

  • Calm, natural palette — soft whites, warm stones, clay and muted greys that settle a room.

  • A designer’s finish — the surface a well-styled room is usually photographed against.

Applied by hand, the slow way

Applied by hand, the slow way

Applied by hand, the slow way

Limewash is a technique, not just a product. It’s built up in thin, cross-hatched coats and lives or dies on preparation and a steady hand. We prep the surface, protect the room, and apply it patiently for an even, characterful finish — then leave everything spotless.

Limewash pairs beautifully with panelling and period cornice.

Textured limewash walls in a Dublin home

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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