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Date Revision : 12-17-2017
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classico Limewash Technical Data Sheet TDS
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hundreds of years, and are typical of the historical nishes frequently observed
since Medieval and Renaissance periods.
Classico Limewash applied at higher diluons of 100%+ can be easily steelwooled
or scotchbrited to remove excess material to allow the underneath coat to stand
out more predominantly or to ll in the open grains of hardwoods. Applying these
diluons types onto wood will allow for a multude of eects and also permits
the following applicaon of varied layers of paint products, manipulated to create
beauful eects, i.e. such as EcoCalce Semi-Transparent & Glaze, TerraMare
Velatura and most can be sealed with LowCer Varnish or LowCera SoWax.
Classico Limewash upon drying aer applicaon onto a wood surface can be
wiped with a rag or sponge, and/or lightly sanded, steelwooled, or scotchbrited.
Eects can be varied and require tesng before a nal decorave nish is
acquired.
EXTERIOR: Applicaon of Classico Limewash on wood should not be used on
exterior surfaces that are exposed to rain or water, unless they are properly
sealed with TerraMare Velatura, and coated with LowCer Exterior Varnish, as this
may result in the removal of the lime wash or cause the tannins or resins in many
woods to discolor the pana.
1ST COAT: Dilute Classico Limewash with 100% water, 15 liters of water per one
(1) 15-liter bucket to 150% diluon, 22.5 liters of water per one (1) 15-liter bucket.
For 1 liter sizes: Classico Limewash diluted with 100%, 1 liter of water per one (1)
liter product, Classico Limewash diluted with 150%, 1.5 liters of water per one (1)
liter product.
Wet wood surface with water, using a brush, sponge or hand sprayer to expand
wood grain surfaces. Dry damp wood surfaces, then apply diluted limewash onto
the unpainted wood surface. Allow painted surface to fully dry, then remove
excess limewash from the wood surface using steelwool or Scotchbrite type
exible abrasive pads.
Upon removal, vacuum excess dust or wipe of with a slightly damp sponge of
cloth. Classico Limewash can be applied several mes and with dierent nt colors
to create depth and dynamic decorave nishes.
SEALERS/VARNISHES: For consolidaon of limewash on wood refer to
instrucons provided in TerraMare Velatura TDS. For sealing with mae or san
varnish please refer to LowCer Varnish TDS. Other references for limewash/
ceruse nishes please refer to LowCer Stain TDS.
WARNING IRRITANT! Always use a high quality professional dust mask with
interchangeable lters when removing or sanding Classico Limewash. Inhaling
lime dust is an irritant and exposure to adults or children can provocate allergic
reacons and damages to bronchial passages or lungs.
CEMENTITIOUS board
It is not advised to use Classico Limewash for applicaon on cemenous boards.
Concrete Floors, Sidewalks Or Driveway
Classico Limewash cannot be used on portland cement based oors, sidewalk or
driveways.
REINFORCED CONCRETE SURFACES
It is not advised to use Classico Limewash for applicaon on reinforced concrete
surfaces. If required follow instrucons as indicated for ADOBE BRICK below.
CMU/concrete block
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR: Mortar joints should not be painted for about 28 days to
ensure proper curing and drying. Follow instrucons as indicated above for new
cement stuccos.
PRE-PRIMER COAT: For best results apply Potassium Silicate Concentrate, diluted
100% with water, o (1:1), or 10 liters of water per one (1) 10 liter bucket as a
pre-primer, on all new cement surfaces, applying 2 – 3 coats in rapid succession,
wet on wet, unl substrate has arrived at full absorpon, and allow to dry for at
least 2 - 3 days; or as an alternave apply one (1) coat EcoForte Consolidator with
brush, roller or sprayer diluted 100% with water, or 10 liters of water per one (1)
10 liter bucket as a pre-primer, and allow to dry for at least 8 – 12 hours.
Brick
Always wet exterior masonry walls abundantly with water making sure that virgin
masonry base has absorbed sucient water so that lime paint is not applied on a
totally dry base. Dilute Classico Limewash with 100% water, maximum 15 liters
of water per one (1) 15-liter bucket of Classico Limewash, when applying paint to
achieve a full coverage nish. Apply a 2nd coat of Classico Limewash, diluted 50 –
100% with water, depending on the density of lime paint desired for the surface.
Always pre-wet 1st coat surface with water abundantly before applying Classico
Limewash on a damp surface to enhance absorpon and durability, as well to ease
applicaon of lime paint. For wash or glaze eects see direcons as indicated in
stone and brick washes.
Classico Limewash cannot be applied to most large at areas, such as exterior
brick oors, without the risk of product deterioraon due to freeze-thaw
condions. Brick walls not covered by a roof may create poor condions for
Classico Limewash to remain integrated with brick because of freeze thaw
condions that can cause brick to deteriorate rapidly on the surface, pulverizing
as a result, thus causing lime paint to deteriorate. This situaon can occur on
chimneys, thresholds, and brick areas in contact with earth, parcularly on
the north face, where freezing condions intensify on wet brick, causing brick
to deteriorate rapidly. Brick in constant contact with damp soil may absorb
salt nitrates from the earth and this too will cause brick to deteriorate rapidly.
Applicaon by a large masonry brush is recommended.
ABSORBENT BRICK/ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR: For absorbent, unpainted,
integral brick, pre-primers or primers are not required in the applicaon of
Classico Limewash. Apply Classico Limewash directly to brick facade following
instrucons as indicated in GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
For limewash eects on interior brick, applicator is obligated to use hand sprayers,
sponges and or rags to create similar results as indicated for exterior limewash
nishes.
PRE-PRIMER COATS: None
PRIMER COAT: None
1ST & 2ND COATS: Apply one (2) - two (2) coats of Classico Limewash according
to GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Tesng for Absorpon:
Spray brick surface with water for a couple of minutes
to determine if water absorbs rapidly into brick. Brick surfaces will appear to
be dry if the brick is absorbent. If aer spraying water onto the brick and the
brick remains wet, or has not rapidly absorbed water into the surface, then this
indicates that BioGrip Micro will be required as a primer before proceeding with
EcoDomus Mae.
NON ABSORBENT OR EXTRUDED BRICK / INTERIOR / EXTERIOR: For brick
that is nonabsorbent, such as red common brick, glazed brick, or any smooth brick
that has a slight sheen, and has been pressure extruded or red at extremely high
temperatures, will not absorb water as a general rule. Tesng can be performed by
weng a brick area with a water hose to determine if water absorbs immediately
within 1 – 2 minutes, leaving no trace of water sing on the surface. Posive
absorpon indicates no need to apply a BioGrip Micro or Medium primer. If water
sits on the surface aer weng and water has not absorbed, then BioGrip Micro
should be used as a primer in such cases.
PRIMER COAT: Apply one (1) coat of BioGrip Micro or Medium as a primer, nted
if necessary* with brush, roller or approved sprayer for ne aggregate, diluted
30% with water, or 4.5 liters per one (1) 15 liter bucket and allow to dry for at least
8 – 12 hours.
1ST & 2ND COATS: Apply one (1) – two (2) coats of Classico Limewash according
to GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
UNPAINTED WOOD
Classico Limewash can be used as a historical and decorave nish on new or
reclaimed wooden beams, wood trim, wood ceilings and even wood oors.
INTERIOR: Classico Limewash can be used for hundreds of decorave nishes
both for interior walls as well as unpainted wood surfaces. Decorave eects are
generally achieved by various degrees of diluon with water, applying onto other
Domus Mineral Paints & Primers, or directly onto wood surfaces with or without
the use of BioGrip Primers. These types of decorave nishes have been in use for