Our Kalkpaint is a lime-based product\u00a0and its\u00a0main characteristics are the different shades of colour with its matte texture and superb depth. We produce and sell our Kalkpaint in powder-form\u200b\u200b\u00a0which makes our products even more eco-friendly. Our Kalkpaint is VOC-free and does not contain any film forming plastic ingredients. All of the pigments (mineral- or oxides) used in our production are safe to use. The Lime in our products is highly alkaline and has a pH level of 12 so it’s recommended to use protective gear. \u00a0While drying on the wall only water will evaporate so it does not cause any indoor pollution. The Kalkpaint is packed in 1\u00a0kg bags in powder form. To mix the paint, add 1.7 litres of water to the Kalkpaint powder, \u00a0stir it very well and then you have about 2 litres of\u00a0freshly made paint which covers approx.\u00a08 m2 in two layers (this always depends on how the surface is absorbing the Kalkpaint). \u00a0Our smaller Kalkpaint bags contain 250gr. of powder and need to be mixed with 425ml of water, one small bag will cover ca. 2 m2 in two layers.<\/p>\n
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1)\u00a0Kalklitir’s Kalkpaint can be used directly on\u00a0surfaces\u00a0that are painted with matt or semi matt water based-paint as well as on unpainted surfaces such as concrete, gips, plaster, wood etc. walls do need to be clean and free of dust, grease etc. \u00a0Wall colour does not have to be white before painting with Kalkpaint. When using Kalkpaint on surfaces that have already been painted with oil paint or lacquered surfaces or if you have plaster on parts of the walls (like on joints or where you have fixed some holes etc.) you have to apply a water based acrylic primer before you start. This is because Kalkpaint will not bond with oil-based surfaces and plaster will absorb differently so you want to prevent discolouration. When painting on wood, use proper material to prevent knots from bleeding through. Please see more information here below regarding painting on wallpaper, on furniture etc. We also have videos on “how to do” below.<\/p>\n
2) Before applying the Kalkpaint, all surfaces should be properly dry, clean and free from dust, grease etc. \u00a0All holes and cracks should be fixed, using proper material, and make sure that all repairs have dried completely before painting (please follow instructions from individual producer). If walls need to be fixed before you paint, you will need to apply one layer of primer to prevent discolouration, or you can do more layers of the Kalkpaint until you have an even absorption. It is a good rule to apply a water based acrylic primer on top of grease, fixed holes and cracks, glossy paint, wallpaper etc.\u00a0in order to avoid any discolouration. It can also be good to use sandpaper to remove imperfections on the walls.<\/p>\n
3) If you have more than one type of surface material on the same wall (like plaster and paint etc) you need to first paint one layer of water based acrylic primer (must be free of Alkyd) to prevent discolouration. Have in mind that different\u00a0materials will absorb the paint differently, causing both the colour outcome to vary and also the coverage of the paint can be different.<\/p>\n
4) Use a good quality lime-brush and paint in\u00a0either up and down motions or in X-strokes. We recommend that you start in the corner at the top of the wall, painting towards the floor, covering c.a 50-70cm wide space at a time is normally a good way to paint a wall. The colour will look darker when wet and will dry up lighter. This normally takes around 3-5 hours, depending on the humidity and temperature in the room. Once the wall is dry (and lighter) you can paint the next layer.<\/p>\n
5) Make sure to stir well in the bucket both before you start and also regularly throughout the whole painting process to prevent pigments from falling to bottom as that can cause discolouration in the paint.<\/p>\n
6)\u00a0Always paint your wall in “one go”<\/strong>\u00a0to prevent overlapping of dry and wet paint as this will cause discolouration.\u00a0Never try and fix spots or areas on parts of the wall once you have painted<\/strong>\u00a0and\/or the paint is starting to dry<\/strong>\u00a0as that will result in a patchy looking wall.<\/p>\n 7)\u00a0Please note! Even though<\/strong>\u00a0two layers are “normally” what is needed to get good results, there is a chance that more layers are needed\u00a0to get the best results. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 8) It is very important to avoid any water coming in contact with a freshly painted wall for at least\u00a072 hours! (water will leave white spots on the wall if the paint hasn’t fully dried).<\/p>\n 9) Kalkpaint will normally dry in few hours but it will take few days and up to few weeks for it fully harden, depending on the intensity of the colour and humidity in the room. The darkest colours like Nero f.ex. will need a longer time to fully harden (it can even take a few months) and until then the colour may rub off on clothes when touched. Natural paint like Kalkpaint needs air to fully harden and it can be good to raise the temperature in the room (especially when using these darkest colours) \u00a0in order to help speed up the hardening time.<\/p>\n 10) Once you have mixed the powder with water, it can be kept for one year in an airtight container. But in powder form it can be kept for years.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0* IMPORTANT TO KNOW *\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Natural materials, like the ones we use in our paint, will work and behave differently from other plastic paints and as they are more “alive” they tend to need a bit more attention when being used.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kalkpaint<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Kalklitir kalk brush<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Clean bucket\/bowl with lid 2.5 – 3.0 litre<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Professional Electric whisk (you can use electric kitchen whisk, just clean it well after use), or just a simple hand whisk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Measuring jug<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Safety goggles\/gloves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Paper\/cover for floor protection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Paint tape<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n After you have made proper preparation to the area you are about to paint, i.e., clean away all dust oil\/grease, seal stains, use suitable blockers if needed, fix holes\/cracks, use water based primer, masking tape, drop cloth etc.\u00a0and you have mixed your bag of Kalkpaint according to instructions on the bag, you are ready to apply the paint to your surface.<\/p>\n It is always a good idea to consult with a professional if your project involves serious preparational work in order\u00a0to get the best result.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n *Remember it is recommended to use proper safety gear and working in good ventilation is always the best, plus it will speed up the drying time.<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n\n
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