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Tracked delivery, UK and worldwide·Speak to a specialist · 07592 929191·Installed by our own team across the UK·Limewash, applied by hand by our own artisans across the UK·Showroom · visit by appointment·Established 2021 · Where artistry begins·Every wall signed off against the agreed sample·Tracked delivery, UK and worldwide·Speak to a specialist · 07592 929191·Installed by our own team across the UK·Limewash, applied by hand by our own artisans across the UK·Showroom · visit by appointment·Established 2021 · Where artistry begins·Every wall signed off against the agreed sample·
Installations · Limewash · UK Wide

Limewash,
applied by hand by our own artisans

Limewash of quiet depth and soft, natural movement, applied by hand by our own artisans. We work with architects, interior designers, main contractors and private clients on residential and commercial projects across the UK, from period and heritage properties to hotels and contemporary interiors.

UKWide Coverage
RealSlaked Lime
100%Installed By Us
Est. 2021Where Artistry Begins
Limewash installation across the UK, a Zavoré applicator trowelling a finish onto a wall
Why Limewash

A finish of quiet distinction

Limewash gives a room a soft, layered depth that paint cannot imitate, a refined matt surface that shifts gently with the light through the day.

Equally at home in a listed country house or a contemporary interior, it brings an understated elegance to every space it touches. Each project is applied by hand by our own artisans and finished to the standard your address deserves.

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Where We Limewash

Spaces we bring to life

Limewash installation for country houses and period homes, a terracotta plaster texture
Residential · Period & Heritage

Country houses and period homes

Limewash brings a soft, natural depth to older homes, applied by hand to suit the character and history of each room.

Period HomesHeritageResidential
Limewash installation for hotels, restaurants and bars, a warm sand plaster texture
Commercial · Hospitality

Hotels, restaurants and bars

A calm, crafted backdrop for spaces where guests linger, delivered alongside your designer and main contractor.

HospitalityCommercialFit Out
Limewash installation for entrance halls and stairwells, a soft grey plaster texture
Residential · Principal Rooms

Entrance halls and stairwells

Grand entrances and tall stairwells given quiet movement and texture, from the floor to the ceiling.

Entrance HallsStairwellsResidential
Imagery shows our plaster finishes up close

“Understated, timeless and applied entirely by hand.”

The Zavoré Studio
Start Your Project

Discuss your limewash project

Now booking surveys

Tell us about your project, the property and where it is. We will arrange a visit and return with a considered recommendation and a clear quotation.

Every survey includes an honest recommendation · a sample proposal · one clear price · a timeline you can hold us to
We ask for these details so we can understand your project and always reach you.
Residential & Commercial

Limewash for residential and commercial projects

Residential

Residential projects

For private residences, from period country houses to contemporary city homes, we work directly with homeowners or alongside your architect and interior designer to deliver a finish of real character.

  • Period and listed houses
  • Country homes and city residences
  • Entrance halls, stairwells and principal rooms
  • Bedrooms and private suites
  • Refurbishments and new builds
  • Working with your architect and designer
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Commercial

Commercial projects

For hotels, restaurants, retail and workplace interiors, we partner with designers, main contractors and developers, planning the work around your programme, including fit outs ahead of opening.

  • Hotels, restaurants and bars
  • Retail and showroom interiors
  • Offices and workplaces
  • Heritage and listed buildings
  • Fit outs ahead of opening
  • Working alongside your main contractor
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The Work

Limewash jobs we take on

I
Cottages and Period Homes

Limewash in older homes, chosen to suit the character of the house.

II
Heritage Sites

Listed and historic buildings, approached with care for what is already there.

III
Modern Commercial Spaces

Offices, shops, hotels and restaurants that want a crafted finish.

IV
High End Residential Projects

Private homes where every room is finished by hand.

V
High End Commercial Projects

Prestigious spaces finished to the standard the address deserves.

VI
And More

If your project is not listed here, tell us about it and we will advise.

Honest Advice

Where we would not limewash

I
Kitchen Splashbacks

Limewash marks and is not washable, so a splashback wants a closed surface.

II
Showers

For a shower or a bathroom splash zone we would steer you to tadelakt or microcement.

III
Vinyl Silk and Gloss

Lime has nothing to grip on a film and dusts off, unless the wall is stripped first.

IV
A Uniform Colour

If you want an even colour with no movement in it, emulsion is the answer. Limewash always moves.

Why Zavoré

Why choose Zavoré for limewash

Our Own Artisans

Every limewash project is applied by our own team, so the quality you approve is the quality you receive.

Agreed Before We Begin

Colour and finish are agreed with you on a sample before any work starts.

A Trusted Partner

We work seamlessly with architects, designers and contractors, and keep you informed from the first visit to handover.

How It Works

How a limewash project works

IConsultation

We visit the property, understand your vision and advise on the right approach for each space.

IISample

Colour and finish are agreed with you on a hand finished sample before work begins.

IIIApplication

Our own team applies the limewash with care, protects the space throughout and hands over a finish ready to enjoy.

Where The House Has Worked

The world asked. Zavoré answered.

Each dot is a project we have installed. Turn the globe and click a dot to see where it is.

Projects installed
Before You Call

Limewash installation questions

Do you limewash period and listed properties?

Yes. Limewash is a natural partner for older buildings, and we approach heritage and listed properties with care for what is already there. Tell us about the property and we will advise.

Do you work with architects, designers and contractors?

Yes. We work directly with private clients and alongside architects, interior designers and main contractors on residential and commercial projects, including fit outs ahead of opening.

Where do you install limewash?

Across the UK, with our own team. Call 07592 929191 or request a survey and we will arrange a visit.

Can I see the colour before work begins?

Yes. Colour and finish are agreed with you on a sample before any work starts. Limewash is supplied in its own colour range, and we will help you choose.

✦Surveyed Before PricedA visit first, then a considered quotation
✦One Clear PriceOne price agreed before we start, with nothing added later
✦Signed Off Against SampleThe wall matches the sample or drawing you approved
The House StandardSurveyed, specified and installed by our own team
Est. 2021 · Independent & family run
Not Ready For A Survey?

Start with a sample board

Limewash is best appreciated in person. Order a hand finished sample board and see its depth and movement in the room itself.

Learn The Craft

We teach limewash, too.

Limewash courses are joining our Training Academy in Birmingham, taught by the same artisans who apply it. Ask us about upcoming dates.

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Questions & Answers

More questions, answered

What happens at a limewash survey?
We survey the walls before we price anything. We check the substrate, cracks, damp, movement, how the room is used, access and protection, then come back with an honest recommendation and one clear price. You can request a survey from this page.
Can you advise on limewash from photos first?
Often, for small questions. Email photos of the walls, rough measurements and your postcode to sales@zavore.co.uk, or call 07592 929191 Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Photos help us give early guidance on limewash, but we survey the walls before we price an installation.
How do you prepare walls for limewash?
Limewash needs a surface it can grip, so we check what is on the wall at the survey. Vinyl silk and gloss form a film, and lime dusts off them unless the wall is stripped first. Any damp is dealt with before we start.
Who installs limewash near me?
Our own artisans do, travelling from Birmingham to install across the UK. Send us your postcode and we will arrange a survey. See every area we cover. On jobs further from Birmingham, we plan the work in blocks of days.
How long does a limewash installation take?
That depends on the size of the space and the condition of the walls, and we set it out after the survey. Lime cures slowly by taking carbon dioxide from the air, and cold, damp rooms slow drying, so we plan around that.
Which rooms can you limewash?
Entrance halls, stairwells, principal rooms, bedrooms and private suites. We would not limewash kitchen splashbacks or inside showers. For a shower, see our tadelakt installation. Read more about the finish on our limewash page.
Will limewash look even in colour?
No, limewash always moves, with soft cloudy variation that is part of its character. If you want a uniform colour with no movement, emulsion is the answer. Our guide to limewash against emulsion explains the difference.
How do I choose a limewash colour?
Limewash is supplied in its own colour range, and the colour and finish are agreed with you on a hand finished sample before work begins. Our guide to choosing limewash colours helps you narrow it down.
Can I buy limewash and apply it myself?
Yes. Our materials are on the limewash page, with tracked UK delivery. Lime is caustic, so wear gloves and eye protection. Our guide to applying limewash shows the method. Limewash courses are joining our Academy, so ask about dates.
Can limewash be washed or wiped clean?
No. Limewash marks and is not washable, which is why we steer it away from splashbacks. In busy rooms, choose the position with care. See our guide to limewash problems and fixes.
Do you limewash hotels, restaurants and shops?
Yes. We plan the work around your programme, including fit outs ahead of opening, and we work alongside your main contractor. Hotels, restaurants, bars, retail, offices and heritage buildings are all spaces we take on.
Do you limewash new builds and refurbishments?
Yes. Limewash suits refurbishments and new builds as well as period houses. A new skim that has been sealed may need attention first, so we check the surface at the survey and tell you plainly what is needed.

Providing luxury finishes for the most prestigious addresses in the world

Venetian plaster, limewash, microcement, tadelakt, metallics, sculptural plaster and gold leaf, supplied and installed by our own team, with Venetian plaster taught at our Birmingham studio.

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