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Melissa Epifano Varley

How to Use Limewash on Wood — Tips and Tricks for Getting This Much-Loved Finish Right

Light limewashed floors in ktichen.

When you're feeling short on ideas for a new floor or upgrading the wooden surfaces in your home, using limewash on wood is an option worth exploring. This natural paint covers walls, floors, and furniture in a gauzy coat that's hard to replicate. The result is a matte finish that feels far from flat and elevates a room with a texture that's subtle yet stands out from the standard paint finish in most spaces.

You may have already looked up how to paint a room with limewash, and while limewash can be brushed onto a wide range of surfaces, it looks particularly beautiful over top of wood. If you're inspired by this concept and angling to make it work in your own home, there are a few helpful tips and tricks to keep in mind as well as a certain way to approach working with this type of paint.

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