FAQ

Frequently Asked

  • Limewash is a traditional mineral paint made from slaked lime. Its a matte, slightly textured, muted finish that ages gracefully with time.

    Applied by brushing on multiple thin coats, limewash penetrates and carbonates with the surface rather than sitting as a film. Its natural composition is breathable and moisture-regulating, reducing mold risk. ZERO VOCs Provides a healthier indoor environment and mild air-purifying benefits.

  • Venetian Plaster is a mixture of slaked lime and fine marble dust that creates a smooth, stone-like surface with a polished sheen. Applied in thin, burnished layers, it forms a breathable, mineral micro-surface that helps regulate indoor moisture, is low-emission when prepared correctly, and is durable and easy to maintain.

    Marmorino Plaster has the same properties as the Venetian Plaster but its mixture is slightly coarser leaning to a matter, velvety finish compared to its honed, polished counterpart.

  • Microcement is a polymer infused cement containing fine quartz and sand. This finish creates a flexible, grout less and 100% Waterproof substrate when applying to floors.

    It can also be applied to shower walls, backsplash, countertops or high traffic areas.

  • Lime plaster is a breathable, mineral-based finish made from slaked lime and sand that creates a durable, matte surface.

    As the material cures and carbonates it slowly turns back into limestone.

  • We offer complimentary sample boards for projects over 500 SQFT to ensure we nail the optimal color for you space(s)

  • Custom colors can be made by hand for any plaster or cement based products.

    Limewash from Bauwerk offers over 300+ hues to select from

  • A sealer is a matte, polyurethane based film that masks and protects your surface from dirt, water, stains.

    Highly recommend for high traffic areas and wet spaces.

  • If applied correctly - limewash, venetian and marmorino plaster are all renter friendly with minimal prep to return the walls back to its original state.

    Lime plaster and microcement are considered “permanent” finishes that will require complete resurfacing of the walls.

  • Costs vary based on the current condition of your walls. All of our decorative finishes require a minimum Wall Level 4—smooth, free of major defects—before application. If your walls need patching, skim coats, or structural repair to reach that standard, those preparatory steps could add to the overall price.

    Price is also dependent on the type of finish you’d like, color, sealer etc.

  • All finishes from start to finish are applied artistically BY HAND. This is what creates the velvety, light shifting variances signature to lime based products.

    General timelines can be provided depending on the size of the project.