Exterior Lime Wash Recipe at Exterior

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Exterior Lime Wash Recipe. Mix 12 pounds salt, 6 ounces of alum and 1 quart molasses dissolved in 1.5 gallons of water. Mix it in a wide wheelbarrow or some other container where the material doesn't get stuck in a corner.

How to Whitewash Brick with Lime & Portland Cement
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It lends a depth and luminosity to flat walls. You can add white portland cement for more durability. I measured mine using an old coffee tin.

How to Whitewash Brick with Lime & Portland Cement

You can buy limewash (like going with romabio) or you can make your own…that’s what we did and honestly, you can’t beat the price. Spray the bricks with the vinegar and water solution and let the solution set in the brick for a few minutes. Protect surfaces from excess water and limewash. It allows you to create transparency and play with colors and shades.