Natural & Timeless

Limewash can drastically transform the exterior of a home, giving older, more traditional brick a clean and modern finish.

Edited by Maya Brenningmeyer

By Classic Finishes, @classicfinishes. Photography courtesy of Classic Finishes.

The brick limewash, also known as an “antique limewash,” “whitewash” or a “German schmear”, creates an aged or worn-brick aesthetic that provides a charm like no other. Through an extensive design and sampling process, Classic Finishes carefully develops a customized finish for each home that exhibits an authentic and compelling aesthetic. These finishes can range from a soft semi-solid limewash with minimal distressing to a heavy distressing that resembles an old world aesthetic.