Lime paint, traditionally a masonry coating, exhibits strength and durability similar to stone and marble, an appealing characteristic many painters, builders and architects are now tuning into.
"We're finding more specifications for mineral-based paints because of their strengthening power, mold and mildew resistance, micro-crystallization and permeability," says Antonio Pinto, of Atova. "Add the flexibility of faux to this equation and we now have a material that is suitable for the exterior and for today's faux finisher."