Natural Lime & Chalk Based Paints for Interior & Exterior Walls

Natural lime based paint is traditionally used on older houses that have lime plasters, although these days lots more people are choosing to re plaster using lime based plasters rather than gypsum.

Lime paints are a great eco and sustainable breathable option to modern ’standard’ paints, and the surface and texture they create is truly wonderful. They are naturally higher in PH than ’standard’ paints,  so really help inhibit the growth of mould and mildew, so can be used as anti mould paintsLime paints, and their plasters, absorb carbon from the atmosphere as they cure also. Want to paint lime paints over big brand / plastic paints? Read this. 

We have a good selection of lime based paints, where lime is the main ingredient (Such as the Auro 344 Lime Paint which can be used where you would use ‘normal’ paints! A more traditional option would be using the Lime Earth Paints. Auro are a more modern approach. 

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Natural Lime Paint - Breathable & Very Low VOC - Auro 344 White
Natural Lime Paint - Breathable & Very Low VOC - Auro 344 White
Natural Lime Paint - Breathable & Very Low VOC - Auro 344 White
Natural Lime Paint - Breathable & Very Low VOC - Auro 344 White
From £5.00
Natural Lime Paint - Breathable & Very Low VOC - Auro 344 White
From £12 per litre
✅ Top selling lime paint
Auro 344 is a traditional mineral paint based on aged slaked lime. This high grade lime paint offers breathability, helps prevent mould growth and absorb odours for a healthier home environment. Suitable for use as...
£5.00
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
From £6.00
Modern Lime Paint (Limewash + Pigment Bag) - Lime Earth Paints
From £7.30 a litre
🎨 Colours | Just add water and mix!
Modern lime paint by Lime Earth Paints for interior and exterior walls that allows buildings to breathe and salts to pass through, by combining naturally hydraulic and non hydraulic limewash bound with acrylic.  This two...
£34.50
Photocatalytic Lime Paint That Breaks Down Air Pollutants - Auro 328 Airfresh
Photocatalytic Lime Paint That Breaks Down Air Pollutants - Auro 328 Airfresh
From £5.00
Photocatalytic Lime Paint That Breaks Down Air Pollutants - Auro 328 Airfresh
From £18 per litre
Breaks down indoor air pollution
A scientifically developed white natural paint by Auro Paints that breaks down airbourne pollutants and odours through a photocatalytic effect. Proven to remove 95% of formaldehyde within 2 hours - this doesn't absorb pollutants it...
£110.00
Natural Anti Mould Paint for walls and ceilings - Auro 327 White
From £5.00
Natural Anti Mould Paint for walls and ceilings - Auro 327 White
From £15.80 per litre
✅ Standard Anti Mould
White anti mould paint for walls & ceilings. Breathable, non toxic with a slight texture.    A lime-based anti mould emulsion paint by Auro with a higher pH value to effectively prevent the growth of...
£27.00
Natural Mould Resistant Silicate Paint - Auro 303 White
From £5.00
Natural Mould Resistant Silicate Paint - Auro 303 White
From £16 per litre
✅ Premium Anti Mould
Our top performing natural anti mould emulsion paint by Auro Paints. The silicate based problem solver for interior walls prone to mould growth. It has a fungicidal and algicidal effect thanks to its alkalinity. Can...
£160.00
Natural Chalk Paint - Economical Breathable Paint for Historic Buildings - Auro 326
From £5.00
Natural Chalk Paint - Economical Breathable Paint for Historic Buildings - Auro 326
An economical, off white super matt paint. Hygroscopic to allow good breathability for walls; this is perfect for older, historic buildings. Zero VOC. A bit like old fashioned distemper. This paint first looks semi transparent...
£5.00
Natural Lime Casein Wall Paint - Auro 751 (Just add water)
£45.00
Natural Lime Casein Wall Paint - Auro 751 (Just add water)
Wall paint in powder form. White, satin-matt wall paint for (almost) any wall surfaces inside: woodchip wallpaper, loam rendering, gypsum plasterboard, concrete, brickwork, lime and cement rendering, lime sand brickwork. Not suitable for damp rooms....
£45.00
Traditional Limewash by Lime Earth Paints
Traditional Limewash by Lime Earth Paints
From £17.25
Traditional Limewash by Lime Earth Paints
From £4 a litre
Just add water and mix!
Traditional breathable lime wash paint by Lime Earth Paints for interior and exterior walls that allows buildings to breathe and salts to pass through, by combining naturally hydraulic and non hydraulic limewash bound with acrylic. This...
£17.25

Looking for interior paints? We have a great range of all kinds of interior paints (and exterior paints), as well as many others such as Emulsion paints, interior gloss paints, satin, eggshell, matt, clay paint, undercoats as well as paints made with lime and chalk.

Lime Wash Paint

We also have a more traditional lime wash, such as the lime earth range, which is more of a multi coat option but more traditional. Lime paint, liming wash etc are all part of this range. Use thinner coats (4-6 coats) but easy to work with.

Limewash is a great non toxic finish that really adds a wonderful texture into your home, and offers a selection of colours.

Lime Earth Paints

Check out Lime Earth Products, they are made locally to us and we do love them.

Lime washes have been traditionally used in the UK for many years, and the use of lime paint goes back literally hundreds of years.

Lime is a huge subject, and not one I can quickly distill, but the use of lime is growing quite a lot in the last few years for all the environmental and sustainability reasons highlighted above.

Gypsum vs Lime Plaster & Damp

Gypsum plaster just falls apart when wet, whereas if lime plaster (and lime paint) get wet they allow the moisture to dissipate naturally and moisture not get stuck behind impervious plastic based paints, leading to ‘blown’ and damaged plaster. 

Does Lime Paint Need a Primer?

No primer is usually required before applying lime paint. However, you may need to use one in some situations to achieve an even finish. Conventional primers are not suitable for application to lime plaster, you'll need a breathable primer. We recommend Auro 301 breathable plaster primer.

Is Lime Paint Anti Mould?

Yes, lime paint has natural mould inhibiting properties due to its naturally high ph. Alkaline surfaces have natural fungicidal and algicidal properties.

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