Wow this is the first video where I can’t figure out if I like the before or after better! The front of your house is adorable. Your stairs, windows and front door compliment both brick colors. Just beautiful!
Thank you so much 🤗 We painted this for a lovely young couple who wanted a slight change with a more uniformed look which is why the color shift wasn’t as drastic. We love how it turned out, too!
We have used a sprayer many times, but that extra element of back brushing truly makes the finish the prettiest in our opinion. Otherwise, it will look like paint is sitting on top of the brick rather than being calcified to the brick.
@@yourhomerenewed thanks for that tip. Live in Nashville. Went to several Big Box stores in 15 mi area. Most paint desks have NEVER heard of Limewash, white wash, German schmear. Big box desks did not even know they carried limewash and had to pull pictures up on the internet to show them. Around here, you either leave the brick or paint it. Called 4 contractors for estimates. We have a 2.5 story house. Very high. To do was $12k-15k and none had ever done before. "Just not done around here." was what they said. So we will do ourselves.
We completely agree! Those steps going down each side with that pottery as the focal piece is what does it for us! thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!
That is absolutely gorgeous what do you recommend on interior brick as far as distressing i don't want to flood my house. Thank you for an amazing video
That is a great question! Whenever we work in small areas, we like to work in small sections and use a water bottle and rags to distress. This is a great idea for us to create a video for - thanks for asking this and giving us inspiration! 😉
I love this! And this video was actually really fun to watch, great commentary! :) I'm considering doing this to my brick house but I don't want such a stark white finish. If I dilute the limewash more than 1:1, will it give me a more translucent finish? Thanks!
Yes it will! It's always better to start with a higher dilution rate if you are wanting a lighter finish. And remember - Classico limewash can be tinted to custom colors, so you can lean more toward warmer colors if you are wanting to stay away from white. Hope that helps and good luck with your project. Reach out anytime if you have questions!
We agree, but there were some issues with an add on that didn't have continuity with the home, so this was the perfect solution for the homeowner and we were happy to help them out! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
If it's an airless sprayer with a large enough tip, that should work. Our suggestion is to remove the filters and use a 519 or 521 size spray tip. Good luck with your project and thanks for reaching out!
Couldn't you achieve this same technique with just white paint and then go back with the water hose? What's the upside of the "limewash" mortar versus just doing the same thing with diluting white paint?
That is an excellent question and it all boils down to the type of paint. Acrylic based paints do not have breathability like limewash does. It's a plastic (elastomeric) paint and when water gets trapped between the paint and brick, that's what causes those types of paints to bubble and peel. Think of limewash like stain - it soaks into the brick and becomes a part of the masonry and that's how the brick can still breathe and wick away any moisture. Since it's finely crushed stone, it's like painting your house with rock. Hope that helps answer your question - feel free to reach out if you have any more! We completely geek out over this product and would love to share more if you need it! 😉
@@yourhomerenewed Thank you, yes I would like more information. I have brick facade on my home so I don't know if the limewash product would work/ be necessary. It looks SO good and my 80s house definitely needs it.
instead of emulating years of water for the 'distressed' look, cant you just actually let that happen naturally? How long does it generally take for a limewashed building to actually develop this 'patina'? I imagine that all the old 1900's colonials in my area that have this distressed limewash look were originally just white...
That's a great question and we actually did that for our own home. However, the patina process takes a long time. After 5 years, our almost solid limewash looked the same and we ended up distressing it using a pressure washer. This speaks to the quality of the product, but keep in mind that that natural process may take longer than expected.
According to the product description, limewashing allows the brick to breathe. Unlike painting the brick which can trap moisture and cause mold to grow.
Yes! This is why we chose Romabio products to begin with. We were worried that our brick wouldn't breathe. You're applying crushed limestone which soaks into the brick becoming a part of the surface allowing the porosity to remain the same. Hope that helps!
You could have used potassium silicate stains that we and other brands cover. You could have added the darker colors after. Without impregnation, the lime will fade over time, it’s good you used the shield. But potassium silicate will last much longer. Good luck, at least you didn’t use latex,acrylic or elastomeric paint, so kudos on that front
Yes - those elastomeric properties are the worst for allowing the brick to breathe! We'll have to check out your stains - that sounds super interesting! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
To make it truly DIY making limewash is easy. I tried to purchase this from home depot and the container broke during delivery. Limewash can be made by mixing regular hydrated lime water and salt. Lime/water mixed at 20/80% and pay $20 instead of 300...😂
We looked into that years ago, and then learned that the formulation of Romabio's product has been passed down for generations so we trusted the authenticity of their Limewash.
Each homeowner prefers a different look and our job is help them love their home by creating the perfect look for them. We enjoy both solid and distressed finishes! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
"Brick Whisperer" haha, love the video, thanks!
Wow this is the first video where I can’t figure out if I like the before or after better! The front of your house is adorable. Your stairs, windows and front door compliment both brick colors. Just beautiful!
Thank you so much 🤗 We painted this for a lovely young couple who wanted a slight change with a more uniformed look which is why the color shift wasn’t as drastic. We love how it turned out, too!
Was gonna use a sprayer but your comment that each brick will still HAVE to be touched steers me away from that. Thanks. Looks great
We have used a sprayer many times, but that extra element of back brushing truly makes the finish the prettiest in our opinion. Otherwise, it will look like paint is sitting on top of the brick rather than being calcified to the brick.
@@yourhomerenewed thanks for that tip. Live in Nashville. Went to several Big Box stores in 15 mi area. Most paint desks have NEVER heard of Limewash, white wash, German schmear. Big box desks did not even know they carried limewash and had to pull pictures up on the internet to show them. Around here, you either leave the brick or paint it. Called 4 contractors for estimates. We have a 2.5 story house. Very high. To do was $12k-15k and none had ever done before. "Just not done around here." was what they said. So we will do ourselves.
The symmetry of this house is very aesthetically pleasing
We completely agree! Those steps going down each side with that pottery as the focal piece is what does it for us!
thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!
That is absolutely gorgeous what do you recommend on interior brick as far as distressing i don't want to flood my house. Thank you for an amazing video
That is a great question! Whenever we work in small areas, we like to work in small sections and use a water bottle and rags to distress. This is a great idea for us to create a video for - thanks for asking this and giving us inspiration! 😉
@yourhomerenewed thank you I will use that method and keep an eye out for the video.
That dude is hilarious!! And the house turned out great!
So glad you liked it! And he is the funniest person I know!
Your video inspired me to this on our lower part of the house
So glad you found inspo! Let us know how it turns out!
I love this! Thank you this is Exactly what i was looking for😊
I'm so glad!
Going to do this on our long weekend!! Starting today
How’d it go?
Love the look
Thanks so much!
Love it!
So glad! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
I love this! And this video was actually really fun to watch, great commentary! :)
I'm considering doing this to my brick house but I don't want such a stark white finish. If I dilute the limewash more than 1:1, will it give me a more translucent finish? Thanks!
Yes it will! It's always better to start with a higher dilution rate if you are wanting a lighter finish. And remember - Classico limewash can be tinted to custom colors, so you can lean more toward warmer colors if you are wanting to stay away from white. Hope that helps and good luck with your project. Reach out anytime if you have questions!
Do you have to "distress" it? I'm wanting to have a solid color.
You don't have to distress it, but it is formulated to patina over time. If you are wanting a permanent finish - try @romabio Masonry Flat.
the brick looked good to start with
We agree, but there were some issues with an add on that didn't have continuity with the home, so this was the perfect solution for the homeowner and we were happy to help them out! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Hello, looks great, I have a Graco Magnum X7 sprayer, would that handle limewash?
If it's an airless sprayer with a large enough tip, that should work. Our suggestion is to remove the filters and use a 519 or 521 size spray tip. Good luck with your project and thanks for reaching out!
Couldn't you achieve this same technique with just white paint and then go back with the water hose? What's the upside of the "limewash" mortar versus just doing the same thing with diluting white paint?
That is an excellent question and it all boils down to the type of paint. Acrylic based paints do not have breathability like limewash does. It's a plastic (elastomeric) paint and when water gets trapped between the paint and brick, that's what causes those types of paints to bubble and peel. Think of limewash like stain - it soaks into the brick and becomes a part of the masonry and that's how the brick can still breathe and wick away any moisture. Since it's finely crushed stone, it's like painting your house with rock.
Hope that helps answer your question - feel free to reach out if you have any more! We completely geek out over this product and would love to share more if you need it! 😉
@@yourhomerenewed Thank you, yes I would like more information. I have brick facade on my home so I don't know if the limewash product would work/ be necessary. It looks SO good and my 80s house definitely needs it.
instead of emulating years of water for the 'distressed' look, cant you just actually let that happen naturally? How long does it generally take for a limewashed building to actually develop this 'patina'? I imagine that all the old 1900's colonials in my area that have this distressed limewash look were originally just white...
That's a great question and we actually did that for our own home. However, the patina process takes a long time. After 5 years, our almost solid limewash looked the same and we ended up distressing it using a pressure washer. This speaks to the quality of the product, but keep in mind that that natural process may take longer than expected.
Does this still allow the brick to rain porous?
According to the product description, limewashing allows the brick to breathe. Unlike painting the brick which can trap moisture and cause mold to grow.
Yes! This is why we chose Romabio products to begin with. We were worried that our brick wouldn't breathe. You're applying crushed limestone which soaks into the brick becoming a part of the surface allowing the porosity to remain the same. Hope that helps!
You could have used potassium silicate stains that we and other brands cover. You could have added the darker colors after. Without impregnation, the lime will fade over time, it’s good you used the shield. But potassium silicate will last much longer.
Good luck, at least you didn’t use latex,acrylic or elastomeric paint, so kudos on that front
where do you get that from and is it the same look as limewash? does it let the brick breath?
Yes - those elastomeric properties are the worst for allowing the brick to breathe! We'll have to check out your stains - that sounds super interesting! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
To make it truly DIY making limewash is easy. I tried to purchase this from home depot and the container broke during delivery. Limewash can be made by mixing regular hydrated lime water and salt. Lime/water mixed at 20/80% and pay $20 instead of 300...😂
We looked into that years ago, and then learned that the formulation of Romabio's product has been passed down for generations so we trusted the authenticity of their Limewash.
Ughhh looked better before.
Yeah, it's not for everyone, but the homeowners loved the final look!
A home worth hundreds of thousands of dollars looks old and battered. Better to paint the entire thing white and leave it clean looking
Each homeowner prefers a different look and our job is help them love their home by creating the perfect look for them. We enjoy both solid and distressed finishes! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
That's your choice but limewash is very popular and people will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for a limewashed house