Brick takes limewash beautifully — but only if you wet it first.
Mist the wall. Brush in. Walk away. Repeat in the morning.
In closing
Three coats. Always three.
I limewashed a brick wall on a Tuesday. Here's what I learned.
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Theo Bento
Woodworker and the other half of Peace Love Decor. Mostly responsible for the joinery and the dust.
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