Eggshell

Description

Eggshell Limewash Paint | Neutral Colour Card Set

Achieve a soft, organic luminosity with Eggshell, a refined and natural white.

Eggshell is a beautiful natural white limewash paint that offers a clean, sophisticated finish. While it is a warm-leaning neutral, there is no yellow undertone to this white. Like many of our light-responsive pigments, Eggshell will look much whiter once applied to the wall than it appears on the Colour Card. Coloured with natural clay, it provides a gentle, soft aesthetic that feels deeply connected to the earth.

As a Bauwerk Colour Limewash, Eggshell is a mineral-based finish that creates a living surface. This specific colour is noted for having very little or low visible texture, depending on the surface preparation and the angle of light, making it an excellent choice for a smooth, contemporary look.

The Colour Profile

Eggshell is a foundational part of our Neutral Colour Card Set and serves as a versatile anchor for any interior.

The Tone: A natural soft white coloured with natural clay.
The Undertone: A pure white with no yellow undertone.
The Texture: Low-to-no visible movement for a smoother, more uniform appearance.
The Comparison: For those seeking a whiter and more opaque version, Chalk is the ideal alternative.

Why Choose Bauwerk Limewash?

Our paints are crafted with a commitment to environmental purity and the health of your home. Choosing Eggshell means selecting a product that is:

Environmentally Friendly: Produced using natural lime and earth-mined mineral pigments like natural clay.
Breathable: Supports a healthy indoor climate by allowing moisture to move freely through the surface.
Naturally Antibacterial: The high pH of natural lime provides a built-in defense against mold and mildew.
Refined Finish: Offers a subtle, matte quality that feels tactile and organic without heavy mottling.

Application & Coverage

To maintain the soft, low-texture finish of Eggshell, we recommend applying it with a Bauwerk Limewash Brush. Applying this colour in thinner, more consistent coats will help achieve the smooth, serene appearance it is known for.

Tip: Limewash is intended for absorbent surfaces like brick, render, or surfaces prepared with a specialized lime-prep undercoat. Because Eggshell appears whiter on the wall than on the card, we always recommend a patch test to see how the light in your specific space interacts with its natural clay pigments.

Additional information

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Benefits

The benefits of a paint made exclusively from minerals + natural pigments

BAUWERK Colour Lime Wash Paints are purely mineral based. They are manufactured from calcium carbonate, the same material sea shells are made from. When you paint with it the only chemical reaction that takes place is the absorption of atmospheric CO2 to convert the lime paint back to lime stone.

We colour our Limewash with natural pigments, this makes our colours completely different, as when light hits the wall the colours look like no other.

You can safely paint your home without any fear of breathing in fumes that are harmful to you or your children. We make the paint without solvents or volatile organic compounds (VOC). Because of that, Bauwerk Lime Paint is fire proof.

The paint can be used inside or outside, even in high humidity environments, such as bathrooms. It is not film-forming, like a plastic paint; it allows walls to breathe and be part of your micro-climate inside your home.

We don't use biocides or other preservatives; our lime wash has natural anti-bacterial properties. Enjoy the emotional depth and the play of light on our colours—they react dynamically to changing light conditions.