{"id":23491,"date":"2026-02-09T08:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T07:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redverde.es\/pintura-de-cal\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T17:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T15:21:35","slug":"lime-paint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redverde.es\/en\/lime-paint\/","title":{"rendered":"Lime paint"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tradition, health and balance at home<\/h2>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Painting with lime: a technique with centuries of history<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For centuries, <strong>lime<\/strong> has been one of the most widely used materials to protect and beautify inhabited spaces. Long before the advent of industrial paints, homes were painted with lime for one simple reason: <strong>it worked well in homes<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was not a random aesthetic choice, but a logical response to the needs of traditional housing: breathable walls, humidity regulation and healthier spaces.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Healthy interiors then and now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the past, simple techniques and materials available in the environment were used: lime, clays, natural oils or mineral pigments. These solutions did not seek complex decorative effects, but rather to <strong>create habitable, durable and healthy spaces<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today we live in a different context, but the need is the same. The difference is that we now have <strong>ecological products formulated specifically for interiors<\/strong>, which recover the virtues of these traditional materials and adapt them to current demands for comfort, ease of use and durability. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. What is lime paint and why is it still valid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lime paint<\/strong> is a mineral coating made from stinted lime and natural pigments. Its behavior is very different from that of synthetic paints: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is highly breathable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows walls to regulate humidity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not create closed movies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers matte and natural finishes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These characteristics make it continue to be a highly valued option for interiors where <strong>health, balance and material coherence<\/strong> are sought.<\/p>\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-19373_573192-89 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-19373_573192-89 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_573192-89.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_573192-89.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_573192-89 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-19373_573192-89 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-none kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"false\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-1.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"cal 1\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-1.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-1.png\" data-id=\"19378\" class=\"wp-image-19378 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-1.png 900w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-1-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-1-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-1-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. From traditional techniques to current solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditionally, lime was prepared on site, with highly variable results and demanding application. Today, the evolution of materials has made it possible <strong>to develop ready-to-use lime paints<\/strong>, which are more stable and adapted to today&#8217;s homes. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the case<strong>of ecological lime paints such as Colorlime<\/strong>, which maintain the essential properties of lime, breathability, naturalness and comfort, but with a formulation designed to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inhabited interiors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More controlled applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More homogeneous results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, the spirit of the traditional technique is preserved, but with greater security and ease for those who paint their house today.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Breathability, moisture and interior comfort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the great values of lime paint is its ability to <strong>manage ambient humidity<\/strong>. By not sealing the support, it allows the walls to &#8220;breathe&#8221;, which is especially important in older homes or in spaces with poor ventilation. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, this translates into:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cooler environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced wetness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More comfortable spaces throughout the year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, lime paint continues to be a great ally in the creation of <strong>healthy interiors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-19373_0558d1-40 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-19373_0558d1-40 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_0558d1-40.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_0558d1-40.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_0558d1-40 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-19373_0558d1-40 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-none kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"false\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-2.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"cal 2\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-2.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-2.png\" data-id=\"19379\" class=\"wp-image-19379 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-2.png 900w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-2-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-2-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-2-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Use of lime paint outdoors: a natural protection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lime paint has not been used solely in interiors. Historically, it has been one of the most common <strong>coatings on facades and exterior walls<\/strong>, especially in Mediterranean climates and rural areas. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its ability to <strong>protect the substrate without sealing it<\/strong>, allow moisture to evaporate and adapt well to temperature changes has made lime a particularly suitable material for outdoors.<\/p>\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-19373_76eb6d-1d .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-19373_76eb6d-1d .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_76eb6d-1d.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_76eb6d-1d.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_76eb6d-1d alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-19373_76eb6d-1d kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-none kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"false\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-3.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"cal 3\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-3.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-3.png\" data-id=\"19380\" class=\"wp-image-19380 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-3.png 900w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-3-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-3-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-3-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On facades, walls and enclosures, lime paint helps to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep the walls breathable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce moisture problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aging naturally and repairably<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visually integrate with the environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, <strong>ecological lime paints formulated for outdoor<\/strong> use allow these advantages to be recovered with more stable and controlled products, adapted to current demands for durability and climate exposure. In this way, limescale remains a consistent choice for both <strong>indoors and outdoors<\/strong>, as long as it is used on compatible substrates and with a suitable application. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Lime paint in current homes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far from being a material of the past, lime fits perfectly in contemporary homes. It is used both in: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Renovations of old houses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homes with natural or Mediterranean aesthetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conscious interior design projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spaces where well-being is prioritized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key is to <strong>choose the product well<\/strong> and understand how it behaves, which is essential to obtain a good result.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. The finish of lime and its relationship with space<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lime paint does not seek perfect uniformity. Its value lies in: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The depth of the finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slight variations in tone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interaction with natural light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of surface adds character and calm to spaces, avoiding excessively flat or artificial finishes. That is why they are so appreciated in projects where the material has a leading role. <\/p>\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-19373_d303a2-e0 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-19373_d303a2-e0 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_d303a2-e0.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_d303a2-e0.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_d303a2-e0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-19373_d303a2-e0 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-none kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"false\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-4.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"cal 4\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-4.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-4.png\" data-id=\"19381\" class=\"wp-image-19381 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-4.png 900w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-4-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-4-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-4-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-4-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Painting with lime today: importance of a good application<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although more accessible lime paints are available today, it is still essential <strong>to apply the material correctly<\/strong>. The preparation of the substrate, the appropriate dilution and respect for the times are key for the lime to work as it should.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To accompany this process, at Red Verde we have a Guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/en\/a-guide-to-applying-eco-friendly-paints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the application of ecological paints<\/strong><\/a>, which explains the basic principles for working with mineral and lime paints with criteria and peace of mind, both for end customers and professionals.<\/p>\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-19373_79581e-fd .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-19373_79581e-fd .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_79581e-fd.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_79581e-fd.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-19373_79581e-fd alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-19373_79581e-fd kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-none kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"false\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-5.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"cal 5\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-5.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-5.png\" data-id=\"19382\" class=\"wp-image-19382 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-5.png 900w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-5-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-5-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-5-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-5-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cal-5-64x43.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. A lime paint designed for today&#8217;s homes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After understanding how limescale works, its history and its behaviour indoors and outdoors, it is logical to rely on <strong>current products that recover these properties<\/strong> and adapt them to the way we live in our homes today.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Colorlime lime paint<\/strong> is formulated for those who seek to work with lime consciously, with a stable, breathable product designed for inhabited spaces, without sacrificing the essence of the traditional material.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Product Recommendation Table)<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-19399\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pintura-de-cal-colorlime-12l.png\" alt=\"Colorlime lime paint 12l\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pintura-de-cal-colorlime-12l.png 600w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pintura-de-cal-colorlime-12l-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pintura-de-cal-colorlime-12l-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pintura-de-cal-colorlime-12l-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pintura-de-cal-colorlime-12l-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/redverde.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pintura-de-cal-colorlime-12l-64x64.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/td><td><strong>Eco-friendly lime paint for interiors and exteriors<\/strong>, formulated from natural lime and mineral pigments. Designed to create breathable, matte and natural surfaces, respecting the behavior of the support and favoring healthier environments at home. <br\/><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/en\/shop\/colorlime-interior-exterior-lime-paint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VIEW PRODUCT<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>-High breathability<br\/>-Natural humidity regulation -Suitable for compatible indoors and outdoors<br\/>-Mineral matte finish<br\/>-Compatible with breathable supports<br\/>-Organic product<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recovering lime with contemporary criteria<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before applying a lime paint, it is important to know the support and the application process to obtain a long-lasting and consistent result.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, at <strong>RedVerde<\/strong> we have developed the <a href=\"https:\/\/redverde.es\/en\/a-guide-to-applying-eco-friendly-paints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Guide to the application of ecological paints<\/strong><\/a>, where we explain in a clear and accessible way how to work with mineral and lime paints respecting the material and the behaviour of the support, both indoors and outdoors.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lime paint is a natural and breathable solution that protects mineral supports, regulates humidity and improves indoor air quality. 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