Kaolin

Description

Kaolin Limewash Paint | Neutral Collection

Infuse your walls with the quiet, atmospheric beauty of Kaolin.

Named after the fine, natural clay used for centuries in ceramics, Kaolin is a soft grey limewash that carries a subtle, moody green undertone. It is a sophisticated alternative to traditional greys, offering a pale and earthy depth that feels both ancient and contemporary. This “moody” character allows the colour to shift with the light, bringing a sense of grounded, natural serenity to any interior space.

As a Bauwerk Colour Limewash, Kaolin is a mineral-based finish that becomes part of your wall. It creates a breathable, matte surface with a signature suede-like texture, providing a tactile quality and visual depth that synthetic paints cannot achieve.

The Colour Profile

Kaolin is the perfect choice for those seeking a neutral palette with a hidden, organic complexity.

The Tone: A very pale, soft grey with a subtle, moody green base. The Mood: Calming, grounded, and atmospheric. The Comparison: If you love this tonal family but need something airier, Slow is a lighter version of this hue. For those seeking more drama and a deeper green-grey presence, Pampas offers a beautiful darker alternative.

Why Choose Bauwerk Limewash?

Our paints are crafted with a focus on environmental purity and the health of your home. Choosing Kaolin means selecting a product that is:

Environmentally Friendly: Formulated using natural lime and earth-mined mineral pigments. Breathable: Promotes 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. Unique Finish: Each application results in a handcrafted look with natural tonal variations, ensuring your walls have a unique soul and character.

Application & Coverage

To bring out the subtle green undertones of Kaolin, we recommend applying it with a Bauwerk Limewash Brush. Using a loose, multi-directional “cloud” technique allows the mineral pigments to layer naturally, creating the soft, mottled finish characteristic of traditional limewash.

Tip: Limewash is intended for absorbent surfaces like brick, render, or surfaces prepared with a lime-compatible undercoat. We always recommend a patch test to see how the moody green-grey of Kaolin responds to the specific light and shadows of your environment.

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.