If you’ve ever wondered what to do with leftover paint, forget about tossing it! In this post, we’re diving into creative and inspiring ways to repurpose your leftover Classico Limewash, Lime Slurry, Masonry Flat, or other Romabio paints. From small DIY projects to stunning statement pieces and gifts, these ideas will help you transform every last drop into something beautiful and unique. Let’s spark some imagination and put that paint to brilliant use!
If you have enough leftover Classico Limewash or Lime Slurry to share, why not gift it to a friend or neighbor for their own fireplace transformation? It’s a win-win that spreads the beauty even further!
For those with just a little paint left, don’t worry—there’s still plenty you can do! Here are some creative examples of how homeowners have used leftover Romabio products to upcycle home decor, adding updated, stylish touches throughout their spaces.
#1. Transform Terracotta Pots or Vases
Terracotta is a versatile favorite for both outdoor garden beds and indoor decor, offering a timeless charm that can elevate any space. While traditional terracotta planters have a specific color and shape, they are available in many forms, each with endless creative possibilities.
With Classico Limewash, you can achieve a soft, aged look that tones down the bright burnt-orange hue for a nostalgic feel, while Lime Slurry transforms terracotta into a modern masterpiece with its romantic, textured finish. Masonry Flat allows you to easily use stencils and painter’s tape to create controlled designs.
Whether you’re going for timeless or trendy, these techniques will take your terracotta to the next level—just take a look at these inspiring examples!
Classico Limewash
As with brick or stone, you will want to have a water spray bottle to dampen the surface of the terracotta pot before applying the premixed Classico Limewash. You can be liberal with the application and brush strokes to create an interesting appearance.
Use a clean rag to wipe off the Classico Limewash in areas you would like the terracotta to peek through, creating a traditional antiqued terracotta pot look. It is that simple.
“Classico Limewash isn’t just for bricks! Thinking outside the box, I was able to create this DIY limewash terracotta lavender planter in less than an hour.” – Jennifer Fancher
Lime Slurry
Transforming a terracotta pot, vase, or other accessory with your leftover Romabio Lime Slurry is easy and immediately impactful. Start by dampening the terracotta surface—just as you would when applying it to brick or stone. Then, brush on the Lime Slurry for an instant makeover. For the best results, apply two coats. If you don’t have enough product, even a single coat will deliver a stunning, textured finish that will completely reinvent your terracotta base.
Check out these remarkable transformations! A plain terracotta vase has been beautifully refined with Lime Slurry in the soft, timeless hue of Grace Note White, while a wide-mouth planter now expensive and modern with a coat of Lime Slurry in the classic, antique white shade of Cristallo White. These pieces show how a little Lime Slurry can completely reimagine ordinary terracotta into sophisticated decor pieces for your home or as gifts.
#2. Transform Wood Furniture with Classico Limewash
Blogger Nini of Flowers by Nini showcased the versatility of Classico Limewash by transforming her brick fireplace with the warm, timeless hue of Riposo Beige. With the leftover Limewash, she breathed new life into an antique Singer sewing machine table, cleaning and lightly sanding the surface before applying a generous coat.
The result? A beautifully refreshed accent piece that remains one of her favorites to this day. Nini didn’t stop there—she later limewashed a second fireplace in her basement. We’re excited to see how you creatively use any leftover Limewash to enhance your home even further!
#3. Modernize Antique Magazine or other Woven Baskets
Jennifer Fancher, the creative mind behind the Your Home Renewed blog, gave new life to an antique woven wood magazine basket using leftover Classico Limewash. With a simple yet impactful touch, she transformed the basket into a fresh and charming functional accessory, proving that even the smallest projects can make a big difference!
“I was about to donate this old basket I had for years to my thrift store. But with this creative way to give it a fresh, new look – I now use this basket every day.” – Jennifer Fancher
Quick note from Jennifer: When you wet wood, the grain tends to raise. You can see it a bit on the pieces that look a little fuzzy. She outlined all the steps in a Reel which has been viewed thousands of times by home décor enthusiasts.
Supplies Needed for All Projects:
-Romabio Masonry Paints
-Covered surface to work on
-Small plastic project bucket or bowl
-Mixing stick
-Craft sponge
-Brushes
-Water spray bottle or bowl (to dip your sponge in)
-Gloves
Additional Supplies for Terracotta Pot Projects:
-Plants ( for terracotta pots real or fake)
-Organic potting soil (if you plan on using real plants in the pots)
If you don’t have left over paint, and you’d like to give one of these projects a try, you can purchase a Fireplace Kit online which contains more than enough Classico Limewash, and a Small Masonry Brush.
Note: You’ll want to limewash your pots first and allow at least an hour for them to dry properly before moving on to the planting. Allow yourself at least 1 – 2 hours for this DIY. There are no toxic fumes since Romabio masonry paints are mineral-based and have no VOC, so this is a project easily done inside and safe to do with children. Gloves are always recommended when working with any type of paint.
Have a project you want to share where you used your leftover Classico Limewash or Lime Slurry? Post it on social media and tag us @romabiopaints.
