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Frequently asked questions
What is Lime paint and where can I use it?
Lime paint is a natural paint made from marble powder, water, and lime. It’s often used to give walls and ceilings a unique, matte finish. Thanks to its natural look and feel, Lime Paint complements a wide range of interior styles — from rustic and Mediterranean to Scandinavian, minimalist, vintage, contemporary, and modern.
What is the difference between Lime paint and Concrete effect paint?
Concrete effect paint is mixed to order in your chosen colour. The colour is created using wet pigments, based on a precise recipe from our mixing machine.
Lime paint, on the other hand, comes with a small bag of dry pigments. This is also a recipe, but one we prepare by hand using our own pigment jars. You mix the pigments yourself with a little water before adding them to the paint.
For colours with a small amount of pigment, use a ratio of 50 ml of water per 1 litre of paint. For colours with more pigment, use 100 ml of water per 1 litre of paint. When a recipe contains a high pigment load, it becomes difficult to create a smooth mixture without lumps, so the extra water helps you achieve an even, silky result.
In short: both types of paint create a beautiful, natural finish.
Is it always necessary to use a primer?
Yes, for our Lime paint it’s essential to always use one of our EcoPrimers. While standard paints from DIY stores often require a regular primer, our paints need EcoPrimer instead.
This primer creates a neutral base and ensures that our Lime Paint adheres perfectly to the wall for the best possible result.
Can I clean Lime paint?
No, Lime paint is not resistant to stains and cannot simply be wiped clean. If you’d like to make it washable, we recommend adding Paint Protect. This is a 100% ecological coating made from eggshells that provides extra protection for your Lime Paint. With this coating, you can gently wipe the surface with a slightly damp cloth. Keep in mind, however, that it may add a subtle sheen in natural or artificial light, which can slightly soften the matte finish of the Lime paint.
Lime paint colour sample order
Want to be sure you’re choosing the right colour? With a Lime paint colour sample, you can see immediately how a shade looks in real life. Our samples are hand-painted with original Lime paint in two layers, so you can truly experience the matte finish and lively colour nuances.
A unique colour concept
What sets our Lime paint apart is the way the colours are created. We mix the paint with dry, natural powder pigments that provide a deep and intense colour experience.
Every shade is created using our own formulas, developed at betonlookstore.com. This allows us to offer a unique colour concept you won’t find anywhere else in the Netherlands.
Our Lime paint colours
The colour samples give you a realistic impression of our collection. Lime paint is known for beige and earthy tones such as taupe, greige and warm beige, but natural green tones like olive green are also popular.
This way, you will always find a colour that suits your interior style, whether it’s Scandinavian, modern or wabi-sabi.
How to assess a colour sample
Our samples measure 6 × 15 cm and are large enough to properly judge colour and texture. Place the sample in different areas of the room and view it in both daylight and artificial light.
Match it with your furniture and flooring, and look closely at the undertone in the paint. This helps you see which colour fits your interior best. Most importantly: always choose a shade that feels right to you—then the final result will naturally come together.
Can colour variations occur?
Lime paint is a natural product made with mineral ingredients. For this reason, a subtle colour variation between a sample and the final product may occur.
Differences in pH value and batch variations add character to the paint and make each wall unique. We always strive to match the chosen colour as accurately as possible.
Personal colour advice
Finding it difficult to choose? Send a photo of your room via the WhatsApp button on the website and we’ll be happy to help you. This way, we can help you find the colour that fits your interior perfectly.
Any questions?
We are happy to think along and help you choose the right colour for your project.