Lime paint

KREIDEZEIT Kalkfarbe (powder) is mixed with water on site, which saves on transporting water and on packaging. Fine hydrated marble lime provides a high degree of whiteness and strong binding and adhesive properties, without synthetic resin binders and without titanium white.

Thanks to its favourable sd value, long-lasting alkalinity and condensation-preventing surface, lime paint is suitable for damp rooms; as a rule, it covers in two coats. The filled version contains white marble sand (0.5 mm) and gives smooth substrates a fine plaster texture.

Properties

• Powder for mixing with water, shade: white
• dry-rub resistant, splash-proof
• highly vapour-permeable: sd value < 0.02 m (DIN EN ISO 12572)
• antistatic, low-stress
• strongly alkaline (fresh coat pH > 12.5)
• mineral, odourless once cured
• good hiding power, can be overpainted several times
• without titanium white, without preservatives, without synthetic resin binders
• fully declared formulation (full declaration)
• vegan

Suitable substrates

Interior: untreated mineral plasters, concrete, stone, masonry, plasterboard, gypsum fibreboard, non-woven paper wallcoverings, all KREIDEZEIT wall paints and plasters (except distemper), matt absorbent emulsion paints (after a test area).

Use & Application

Priming: Prime plasters, fillers, drywall boards, concrete and old emulsion paints with KREIDEZEIT Vega Primer or Casein Primer. Do not prime paper-based non-woven lining/paper wallpapers.

Mixing: Stir the powder in until free of lumps – smooth: approx. 900 ml, filled: approx. 600 ml of water per kg. Leave to swell for 30 minutes, then stir again. If required, dilute with up to 10 % water.

Application: Application with a wall brush using cross strokes is recommended. White lime paint can be rolled wet-on-wet on low-absorbency substrates (test area first); do not roll tinted lime paint. Application temperature at least 8 °C.

Drying: approx. 8 hours at 20 °C and 65 % relative humidity; low temperatures extend the drying time.

Tools & cleaning: Good-quality paint brushes. Clean tools immediately with water.

Technical data

Variants	smooth (Art. 2305) · filled with marble sand 0.5 mm (Art. 2306)
Water addition	smooth approx. 900 ml, filled approx. 600 ml per kg of powder
Coatings	usually 2
sd value	< 0.02 m (DIN EN ISO 12572)
pH (fresh)	> 12,5
Tinting	Colour grade A 100 g/kg · B 35 g/kg · C 7.5 g/kg powder

Full declaration

Marble hydrated lime, marble powders, marble sands, methyl cellulose. The complete product information (technical data sheet and safety data sheet) must be observed during application.

Note: Lime products are strongly alkaline – protect eyes and skin and cover adjacent surfaces. Observe the safety data sheet.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the surface look cloudy / iridescent?
Lime paints without titanium white create lively surfaces that shift slightly depending on the incidence of light. Applying the paint with a brush in criss-cross strokes enhances this character; tinted lime paint is not applied with a roller.

Is lime paint suitable for damp rooms?
Yes. The considerable sd-value advantage (see technical data), the long-lasting alkalinity and the surface that prevents condensation make lime paint suitable for bathrooms and damp rooms.

Do I need to prime?
Prime plasters, fillers, drywall boards, concrete and old emulsion paints with KREIDEZEIT Vega Primer or Casein Primer. Do not prime paper-based nonwoven or paper wallpapers.

What can I use to tint lime paint?
KREIDEZEIT earth and mineral pigments: first mix them into a lump-free slurry with a little water, then stir them in. For quantities per colour shade, see Technical Data. Use lime paint tinted with ultramarine within 12 hours.

Can I roll lime paint?
Apply white lime paint wet-on-wet by roller on low-absorbency substrates; otherwise, brush it on. Never roll tinted lime paint. Only apply it with a paint brush.