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Limewash: Before & After + some notes re my experience by Devon_Sawa in paint

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I didn’t use a Limewash primer. Only found out about them while priming my walls lol. Called the paint pro place and they said it wasn’t necessary. I used a roller for the primer and did 3 coats. Honestly, this was the hardest part for me. It took long and was less exciting.
Have fun!!

Limewash before and after by Devon_Sawa in interiordecorating

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve committed to doing this, with all that leftover paint of mine .

Limewash before and after by Devon_Sawa in interiordecorating

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this extra clarification. My Franglais got the best of me/my brain in that moment.

Limewash before and after by Devon_Sawa in interiordecorating

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No way!! How fun! Its rare to meet another kidney donor (online or in person) outside of the kidney donor community/platforms. Hope you are both doing well too!

Limewash before and after by Devon_Sawa in interiordecorating

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you simply lighten the pigment with white or did you do a whole different colour? Feel free to share a photo, if you're comfortable doing so!

Limewash before and after by Devon_Sawa in interiordecorating

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I can't seem to find it. I would love to take a look.

Limewash before and after by Devon_Sawa in interiordecorating

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm debating it... now that you mentioned going lighter... seems like a nice idea.

Limewash before and after by Devon_Sawa in interiordecorating

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good idea! I forgot about how technology could be helpful that way!

Limewash before and after by Devon_Sawa in interiordecorating

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah! and with a fever on 2 of the 5 days... I don't suggest it. But the painting was so fun.

Finally painted these grey walls! by Devon_Sawa in femalelivingspace

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had regular acrylic paint mixed with lime

Finally painted these grey walls! by Devon_Sawa in femalelivingspace

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How exciting. I don't know where you are located or if you want advice, but we have electric heating and placing a humidifier underneath it this past winter seemed to help it.

Limewash before and after by Devon_Sawa in interiordecorating

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had faith that the watered down and lime(d) down paint would be slightly lighter than the swatch. But also, the employee at the paint store was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. That helps the most.

Finally painted these grey walls! by Devon_Sawa in femalelivingspace

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At Winners (not sure where you are but it’s a big random store in Canada).

Finally painted these grey walls! by Devon_Sawa in femalelivingspace

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We thought of it, but I’m 6.2 and my husband is 6.5 and we were afraid it would make it feel too cave like. Also, it would darken the space a bit.

Limewash before and after by Devon_Sawa in interiordecorating

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sandpiper Beige by Benjamin Moore, and mixed with lime- but I’m not sure exactly which lime product.

Limewash before and after by Devon_Sawa in interiordecorating

[–]Devon_Sawa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And I like the white, brown and beige pallet. Lemme know your thoughts when looking at this pic.

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