21/10/2026
REAL LIME PLASTER. REAL COLOURS.
WH Lime Suppliers Ltd β Our Coloured Lime Plaster Range
Hereβs a great example of our coloured lime plaster at two different stages of drying! π
The first photo shows the plaster freshly applied, while the second shows it nearly a week into drying. Notice how the colours begin to change and develop as the plaster dries.
Why does lime plaster change colour?
Lime plaster doesn't dry quite like modern gypsum or cement-based plaster. It hardens through a natural process called carbonation.
As the lime reacts with carbon dioxide in the air, it gradually turns back into calcium carbonate β the same basic material found in limestone. This process takes time, and the plaster's moisture content also affects how its colour appears.
The important thing to remember:
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Freshly applied lime plaster can look darker or different in tone.
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As moisture evaporates and carbonation progresses, the colour gradually develops.
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The final shade can take weeks or longer to settle, depending on conditions, thickness and ventilation.
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Don't judge your finished colour while the plaster is still drying!
At WH Lime Suppliers, we're passionate about traditional lime products, beautiful natural finishes and getting the right colour for your project.
Whether you're renovating a period property, working on a listed building or creating something special in a modern home, we've got coloured lime plaster options to help bring your ideas to life.
Traditional materials. Beautiful finishes. Breathable walls.
π Stephen: 07944 973338
π Simon: 07543 878310
Unit 97, Maple Leaf Business Park, Manston, Ramsgate, CT12 5GY
Get in touch to discuss colours, products and your next lime project.
WH Lime Suppliers Ltd β keeping traditional lime alive!