You can whitewash anything from bricks to your bathroom.
Whitewash is one of the simplest and oldest paints. It can be bought premixed, or you can mix your own from hydrated lime powder. Lime whitewash also disinfects and repels insects and repels water, so it is a very protective coating for your interior or your exterior walls.
Instructions
1. Mix approximately 3 gallons of water with 5 lbs. of hydrated lime powder. You want the mixture to have the appearance and consistency of whole milk. Use an electric drill with paint mixer attached to break up any clumps of undissolved lime and to fully mix the wash. Add more water if the mixture is thicker than whole-milk consistency.
2. Clean the surface that you will be painting. Use a wet sponge, or a little vinegar to clean all the dust and mold off the surface you will be whitewashing.
3. Paint the whitewash on the wall with a large brush. Whitewash is a very forgiving surface that will even out as it dries, and as more layers are applied. Use a soft or medium-stiff brush that is at least 4 inches wide. Larger whitewashing brushes may also be available at your local hardware store.
4. Let the whitewash dry. The drying time depends on your local climate and humidity, but the whitewash will dry opaque from a translucent coating when it is first applied. If the first coating is not even, you can apply a second coat once the first is completely opaque and dry.
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