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Traditional lime paint Haim

Haim lime paint is a natural lime paint made in a traditional way, based on a lime paste obtained from pure Saaremaa limestone by kiln burning and carefully slaked. The paint consists only of natural ingredients – high-quality hand-burnt lime and water.

The raw material for lime paint comes from the Silurian limestone layers of Saaremaa, which were formed approximately 460 million years ago. To obtain the best quality lime, stromatoporous limestone found in local fields is also collected. Limestone is mainly mined by hand, using traditional working methods and tools. Rocks of different quality are sorted visually during mining, based on the color and properties of the stone.

Limestone is burned in a special traditional lime kiln, where the stone is heated with wood to a temperature of approximately 1100–1300 °C. During this process, the limestone decomposes and quicklime is created. After burning, the lime is allowed to cool slowly and then slaked with water, resulting in a lime paste.

Slaked lime matures in storage pits for 1–2 years, during which time it reaches its best working properties. This long and natural maturing process gives the lime exceptional quality and ensures good coverage, breathability and durability of the lime paint.

Haim lime paint is particularly suitable for the restoration of historic buildings, painting lime plasters and all mineral surfaces where the natural breathability of the materials and a traditional appearance are important. Thanks to its natural composition, the lime paint is environmentally friendly and helps preserve the authentic appearance of buildings.

Consumption: 1.5 L/m2

Tools: brush, sprayer (ask for more information from the salons)

Number of layers: 2-4 layers

Tare sizes: 10 L bucket or according to m2.