Supply & installation · Dubai & UAE
Limewash paint in DubaiSoft mineral walls & ceilings.
DecoPaint supplies and applies limewash paint to suitable walls and ceilings in Dubai and across the UAE. Brushed mineral layers create a soft matte finish with cloudy colour variation. Our limewash painting service covers surface assessment, preparation, a physical sample review and hand application.
- Build
- 2–3 wash coats
- Typical programme
- Around 2 days + curing
- Service
- Supply & application
- Warranty
- 5 years; terms apply
Installation guide
Limewash installation starts with the surface.
Book DecoPaint to prepare and paint the surface. We supply limewash materials with our application service and do not sell paint without installation. The colour, preparation and coat build are set out in your quote. A sample review helps establish the look before the room is painted.
Suitable surfaces
Plaster & mineral render
Sound, dry and suitably cured mineral walls are candidates. Uneven absorption, repairs and surface contamination need assessment before painting.
Existing painted walls
Limewash may be applied after the right preparation and compatible base coats. Peeling paint, glossy coatings and patchy repairs cannot simply be brushed over.
Gypsum & plasterboard
Stable gypsum plaster and board can be considered with the specified primer and base preparation. Treat joints and repair patches to reduce visible differences in absorption.
Preparation before application
We inspect the existing coating, dryness and condition, remove loose material, make good imperfections and prepare a consistent base using the chosen system's primer or base coat. Limewash is thin: it does not level a rough wall or hide cracks, and poor preparation can show through the finish.
Limits to agree before work starts
- Limewash is a wall and ceiling finish, not a finish for floors, worktops or other wearing surfaces.
- Avoid shower enclosures, persistent splash zones and areas requiring frequent scrubbing or degreasing. Bathroom walls away from direct water need assessment.
- Raw mineral limewash may mark, chalk or show visible touch-ups. Agree care requirements and any compatible protection before application; a protective coat can change the appearance.
- Breathability does not cure damp or leaks. Exterior use, even under shade, needs a separate assessment of the substrate, exposure and selected product.
Why people choose it
What makes it stand apart.
01
Cloudy, mineral depth
The wash dries unevenly — that's the point. Lighter and darker passages give the wall a hand-finished signature.
02
Chosen in your light
Physical samples help you judge colour and brush movement under the lighting the wall will live with. The same shade can read differently across the day.
03
Prepared for the wall
The base coating matters as much as the brushwork. We assess the existing surface and specify preparation to suit the selected limewash system.
From the project archive
Limewash project photos.
Custom & combinations
Have a sample, or a finish in mind we haven't shown?
Send us a photo of any sample you'd like matched, or describe a combination of finishes you're after. Message the studio on WhatsApp — it's the fastest way to share a picture and get a straight answer.
- Snap your reference sample — we'll tell you if we can match it.
- Want two finishes blended? Describe the combination and we'll advise.
Replies within studio hours, 7 days a week.
Process
How we install limewash.
A controlled, on-site sequence — each stage signed off before the next begins.
- 01
Prepare & prime
Inspect the wall, remove weak coatings, complete the agreed repairs and use compatible primer or base coats to prepare consistent absorption.
- 02
First wash
Loose, broad brush strokes — laying down the base colour with intentional overlap.
- 03
Second wash
Tighter, more deliberate — building cloud and texture where you want them.
- 04
Optional third
For deeper colour or stronger movement. Many of our installs stop at coat two.
- 05
Cure & hand over
Allow the selected finish to cure and apply a compatible protective coat only if specified. We confirm when the room can return to use and how to clean the wall gently.
AI-generated finish illustrations for colour and texture reference.
At a glance
Limewash, in summary.
Investment
Limewash installation price
Published installation guide: AED 180–280 / m² for limewash materials and application. Preparation, pigment intensity, coat build, height and access affect the final price. The written quote confirms the complete scope, any protection, exclusions and VAT treatment.
- Total wall and ceiling area, including feature walls and whole-room treatments.
- Existing paint, repairs, smoothing and the base coats needed for consistent absorption.
- Pigment choice, coat build, brush movement and any compatible protective finish.
- High ceilings, access, masking and protection in an occupied property.
Best for
- Bedrooms
- Living rooms
- Feature walls
- Ceilings
- Low-contact hallways
Surfaces
- Interior walls
- Ceilings
- Feature walls
- Exteriors only after assessment
Project enquiries
Get a limewash installation quote.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the wider UAE.
Send your project location, approximate wall area, photos of the current walls, property type, preferred colour reference and timing. Tell us if the surface is in a bathroom, kitchen or exterior area. We review suitability, arrange samples and a site assessment as needed, then confirm preparation, application and price in a written quote.
Your quote confirms materials and labour, repairs and preparation, access and protection, timing, curing, warranty terms, exclusions and VAT treatment.
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From the work
What our clients say.
Three notes stay in view at once: the lead story, the neighbouring context, and the next surface waiting in the queue.
FAQ
Limewash — questions
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We provide a supply-and-application service: DecoPaint supplies the finish materials, prepares the wall and applies the limewash. We do not sell limewash paint without installation. Your quote is for an installed finish, with the scope confirmed before work begins.
Yes, where the surface is stable and suitable after preparation. The existing paint, repair patches and board joints need assessment, and the selected limewash needs compatible primer or base coats. It should not be brushed directly over weak or flaking paint.
Potentially on walls away from direct splashes, cooking grease and repeated cleaning, after assessment. We do not recommend it for shower enclosures, sink splash zones or floors. Breathability does not make a limewashed wall waterproof.
Raw mineral limewash can mark or chalk, especially before curing or where the wall is repeatedly touched. Avoid scrubbing and harsh cleaners. We agree care instructions and any compatible protection for the location; patch repairs may remain visible.
Our published guide is AED 180–280 per m² for finish materials and application. Preparation, pigment, coat build, wall height and access affect the price. The written project quote confirms inclusions, exclusions and VAT treatment.
Yes. Review hand-finished A5 samples in the room's light before application. Colour and cloudy brush movement vary naturally, so use the physical sample rather than a screen image to agree the direction.
Application often takes around two days for a straightforward room, plus curing. Repairs, base coats, area, colour and room conditions can extend the programme. We confirm the installation and care schedule for your project.
Yes. We arrange site visits, samples and application in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the UAE, with access and travel requirements confirmed in the quote.
Start with a sample
Ready to see limewash
in your space?
Book a free site visit. Bring your samples, references, and your room. We'll bring the trowel.