At Brush & Color Eco Painting, we specialize in professional limewash painting for homes throughout Austin, Westlake, Tarrytown, Barton Creek, Cedar Park, Leander, and surrounding areas.
Traditional paint creates a sealed film over brick. Over time, moisture can become trapped beneath the surface, leading to peeling, cracking, bubbling, and masonry deterioration.
Limewash works differently.
Because it’s mineral-based and breathable, limewash allows moisture vapor to escape naturally through the brick. The result is a finish that looks softer, ages more naturally, and performs better long term on masonry surfaces.
Benefits of professional limewash painting include:
Limewash is especially popular on:
Limewashing brick correctly requires experience, preparation, and the right materials. Not every painting contractor understands masonry surfaces, absorption rates, or mineral coatings.
At Brush & Color Eco Painting, our crews specialize in brick limewashing and masonry finishes. We carefully prepare the surface, repair minor masonry issues when needed, and apply limewash using techniques that create natural texture variation and authentic depth.
We proudly use premium products from Romabio, one of the most trusted names in mineral-based masonry coatings.
Our limewash process includes:
Unlike traditional paint systems, most limewash applications do not require primer on properly prepared brick surfaces.
Limewash pricing depends on the size of the project, brick condition, accessibility, and whether the project is interior or exterior.
Average limewash costs in Austin include:
Project Type
Average Cost
Brick Fireplace Limewash
$800–$2,000
Interior Brick Accent Wall
$1,500–$4,000
Exterior Brick Facade
$4,000–$12,000+
Full Brick Home Limewash
$8,000–$20,000+
Exterior limewash transforms aging brick homes into bright, timeless properties with incredible curb appeal. Many Austin homeowners use limewash to modernize orange or dark red brick without losing the texture and character of real masonry.
Exterior limewash also provides:
Perfect for Austin’s hot summers and changing weather conditions.
Interior limewash creates warmth, softness, and texture that standard paint can’t replicate.
Popular interior limewash applications include:
Limewashed fireplaces are especially popular in Austin homes moving toward modern organic or European-inspired design styles.
Limewash
Traditional Paint
Breathable mineral finish
Seals moisture inside
Natural matte texture
Flat painted appearance
Ages beautifully
Peels and flakes
Designed for masonry
Can damage brick over time
Lower long-term maintenance
Requires repainting
Allows moisture evaporation
Traps water behind surface
For most masonry surfaces, limewash is the safer and more visually appealing long-term solution.
We’re not general painters experimenting with limewash. Masonry coatings require a completely different approach than standard interior or exterior painting.
Our team understands:
We take time with prep work because long-lasting results depend on it.
No. Professional mineral-based limewash is specifically designed for masonry surfaces and allows brick to breathe naturally.
High-quality limewash products can last 15–20 years or more depending on exposure and maintenance.
Yes. Limewash works beautifully on fireplaces, interior accent walls, and exposed brick features.
For most masonry applications, yes. Limewash is breathable and ages naturally, while standard paint can trap moisture and eventually fail.
Absolutely. Limewash performs well in Austin’s heat, humidity swings, and changing weather conditions because it allows moisture vapor to escape naturally.
Thinking about updating your brick home, fireplace, or masonry feature with professional limewash?
Brush & Color Eco Painting provides expert limewash painting services throughout Austin and surrounding communities. We’ll evaluate your brick, explain your options, and provide exact project pricing — not vague estimates.
