Questions and Answers for ROMABIO 1 qt. Tropea Beige Limewash Interior/Exterior Paint

A:  Hi Danielle. Classico Limewash is not waterproof and is not recommended for horizontal surfaces as they will wear down faster than vertical ones. Classico Limewash is a slaked lime natural product that is not able to handle foot traffic, nor is it washable. Also, ceramic tile is typically coated and/or sealed to prevent wear & tear. Our limewash can only adhere to porous, absorbent surfaces so if it can't absorb water easily, it can't absorb the paint.

A:  You may find Romabio's website helpful https://romabio.com/color-options/ and https://romabio.com/choose-limewash-paint-color-home/ Before I limewashed the brick accents on our home, I bought some smaller jars to sample. I did the sampling in an out of the way spot, took photos that showed some materials already on our house, then washed the limewash off amost immediately. I found Riposo Beige to be off-white/ivory. It looked very close to Tropea Beige, which was also off-white/ivory. Toscano Beige which was even a darker ivory shade than both of them, (and it's what we chose that as went with our house's existing paint & roof colors best.) Avorio White, which their website considers a neutral white, was the whitest of all that I sampled. It didn't coordinate with the browns & tans on our home's exterior as well as the other three, (but before I tested the samples it's the one I was leaning toward using.) Anyway, it's been about a year since we limewashed our bricks, and I am very happy with the results! If in doubt, you can try it on a few of your bricks in an out of the way spot first to see if the color/shade coordinates with the rest of your home.

A:  Hi Shirley, we understand that choosing the perfect color is important. If you want to send us an email at info@romabio.com with an inspiration photo and your application surface, we are happy to provide you with some helpful information. If you would like us to send you a brochure with our Whites & Neutrals color collection, please also provide your mailing information! Look forward to hearing from you! - Romabio

A:  Hi Jenn. None of our colors are a match for that but Pure White is a cooler white and therefore I would recommend Bianco White as it is our whitest white. Our other whites are a bit warmer and may contrast too much. You can reach out to us for a color swatch card at info@romabio.com.

A:  You apply one coat of the Classico Limewash in your desired color to your unpainted, unsealed, absorbent brick. Then once the product begins to dry, you distress it with either a hose stream, Light pressure washer, brush or rag, depending on the how much brick you want to expose and the effect you desire. You essentially have 24-48hrs to play with the look before it begins to cure as long as temps aren't too high. Email us for more detailed help at info@romabio.com.

A:  I can't see the picture about which you speak but, if the original background of whatever you're painting is dark enough (or you've painted it a dark color before using the lime wash), all you have to do is allow the dark color to show through by either not brushing on the lime wash too thickly in various areas or by going back, while still wet, and wiping/brushing off some of the lime wash.

A:  Hi Jickjack. Classico Limewash is not intended to be used on wood. It could be used artistically in places that won't encounter traffic, such as wooden ceiling beams, but the process would differ from the package directions and could vary case by case. Please reach out to info@romabio.com for more guidance on any wood projects.

A:  Hello. Our lime paints are fine for high heat areas in that they will not catch fire or melt. It is still susceptible to charring and soot just like brick would be.

A:  We use it on our fireplace that was converted from wood burning to gas logs and have not had any issues.

A:  We can send you color swatches from our Curated Collection. Please reach out to info@romabio.com and provide your mailing info. Ciao!

A:  I’m not sure. My stones were gray, a hideous outdated gray. I used the product to change the color and give my room a modern and brighter look. 

A:  Hi Cmac. Yes, that should do the trick. We always recommend trying a 1L size to test it out before buying enough to do the whole house. The beauty of Classico Limewash is that you can play with it a bit before committing to it. Work in a shady spot to get more time to adjust the look. The best time to start distressing is when the brick appears to be drying but not completely dry. Reach out to info@romabio.com if you need anymore help.

A:  We used it to lime wash our interior fireplace.  It looks great and we are very happy with the outcome!

A:  Hi Jewn. You can use Classico Limewash for interior applications but it will require a primer coat of MicroGrip. For more info on how to take on your specific project, contact info@romabio.com. Ciao!

A:  Great question! Classico Limewash is not recommended for areas which may be exposed to high traffic, pooling water or friction including floors, patios, driveways, sidewalks, steps, or benches. For more info contact us at info@romabio.com.