Pigment Journal

Limewash: What It Is, Where to Use It and How to Choose

Limewash soaks into the wall instead of sitting on it, and that shapes both how it looks and how the wall breathes. This guide explains how lime paint works, how...

How to Use Kalklitir Lime Paint: Mix, Paint and Protect, Step by Step

Limewash you mix yourself and can genuinely paint yourself. This guide covers the whole Kalklitir system — when to prime, how much powder a wall needs, how to mix and...

Fresco, Marrakech or Massif? A Guide to Pure & Original Finishes & Textures

Limewash with soft, cloudy movement, a tadelakt-like lime plaster and a mineral alternative to microcement: Pure & Original's three hero textures lead this guide, followed by its façade paints, metallic...

Pure Flat or Architects' Matt? A Guide to All Paint & Paper Library Finishes

Five finishes, one clear choice. Pure Flat for the chalkiest walls in the range, Architects' Matt when walls take real wear, and Eggshell, Satin and Gloss for woodwork, cabinetry and...

Little Greene Paint Finishes Explained: Matt, Eggshell, Satin or Gloss?

We compare every Little Greene paint finish, from chalky Absolute Matt to scrubbable Intelligent Matt, hard-wearing Satin, Floor Paint, Masonry and Limewash, by sheen, washability, coverage and tin size, so...

How Colour Influences Our State of Mind

Colour has a profound impact on how we feel at home. From deep reds that create presence and intimacy to soft pinks that promote calm and emotional balance, this article...