Limewash Stone Paint – Two Beautiful Products , One Timeless Material.
Natural stone holds timeless beauty—but sometimes the color doesn’t align with your design vision. This is where Romabio’s limewash and lime glaze paints make all the difference. If you’re looking to soften tonal contrast between two clashing materials, or lighten your home’s limestone, we offer two signature stone paint products to achieve your desired aesthetic.
Each finish lets the organic surface of the stone breathe, so you can enhance its natural beauty—never hide it.
Enhancing Stone’s Natural Beauty & Texture.
Romabio offers two distinctive products to finish limestone or other stone surfaces with the goal of enhancing the beauty of the material rather than covering it up, these are Classico Limewash and Venetian Glaze. Both are handcrafted in Italy using natural materials and are designed for unpainted, absorbent stone. While they are similar, each offers unique benefits.
Classico Limewash® – A Light Hued, Historic Wash
- One of the biggest differences between these two products is Classico Limewash® is available in only light to medium colors. Beautiful whites, taupes, and warm neutrals that enhance your stone’s appearance.
- Classico Limewash® is a slaked-lime paint that allows you to distress and color shift the stone.
- This paint creates a traditional “lime wash stone effect”, with subtle movement, and color that will patina over time based on weather exposure.
- It’s also a no-stress application that’s removable for up to 2 days, allowing you to test the color or colors before applying it fully.
- It’s easy-to-use, just a 1-coat paint process with no additional primer required.
- Like all our paints at Romabio, this is an eco-friendly paint, that’s virtually odorless, Zero VOC, environmentally friendly, and safe for you, pets, and the planet.
Venetian Glaze – Luminous Dimension, Bolder Colors
- Venetian Glaze stone paint comes in an array of colors, from light tones to deeper shades, giving you a lot more options to match your home’s style and your preferences.
- This is an Italian slaked lime paint that’s heavily diluted for exterior applications and creates a more durable finish than Classico Limewash®.
- Venetian Glaze adds sophistication without hiding the underlying stone texture, it’s also a versatile paint that can be used in both interior and exterior surfaces, allowing you to bring the same shades into your home.
- It’s easy-to-use, a 1-coat paint process on exterior stone with no additional primer required (please note: interior application for drywall differs from exterior application).
- Just like all our paints at Romabio, this is also an eco-friendly paint, that’s virtually odorless, Zero VOC, environmentally friendly, and safe for you, pets, and the planet.
Which Finish Is Right for Your Stone?
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Feature |
Classico Limewash® |
Venetian Glaze |
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Look |
Matte, Chalky, Timeworn |
Flat finish, allows for color variation to shine through |
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Coverage |
More opaque (depending on dilution amount) |
Translucent overlay(depending on dilution amount) |
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Customization |
Wipe/distress as it dries |
Layer for depth |
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Applicable Surfaces |
Fieldstone, brick, textured limestone |
Smooth limestone, accent walls |
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Removal |
Removable within 2 days |
Permanent glaze effect |
Need help choosing? View side-by-side examples in our Inspiration Gallery.
Designed for Stone—And Built to Last
Romabio’s limestone paint finishes are crafted specifically for unpainted, absorbent stone surfaces. Unlike conventional paints, which seal the surface and trap moisture, our mineral-based paints calcify to the stone itself, allowing it to breathe naturally and age beautifully.
You get:
- Long-lasting performance with no peeling or flaking
- Mold resistance and zero VOCs
- A finish that complements your home’s architecture
Real Color Stories for Real Stone
Both Classico Limewash® and Venetian Glaze offer a curated palette designed to interact with the unique color variations found in natural stone. Want to neutralize orange undertones? Soften bold patterns? Highlight mortar lines? These finishes allow you to shift the visual tone without covering up the soul of the material.
Explore colors like:
- Avorio White – Perfect neutral tone
- Riposo Beige – Understated and natural
- Nube Gray – Cool and calming
- Cristallo White – Clean and luminous
- *Custom Colors are also available when purchasing through a local retailer
How to Apply Mineral Paint to Stone
Romabio paints are formulated for easy application on interior or exterior stone surfaces:
- Prep the Surface – Stone must be clean and absorbent
- Choose Your Finish – Apply Classico Limewash® for a traditional wash; Venetian Glaze for a durable, translucent layer.
- Apply by Brush or Sponge – Customize movement or layering based on your desired aesthetic.
- Optional Distressing – Wipe with a damp cloth while drying for a washed-back effect
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Start Your Stone Transformation Today
Romabio gives you the tools to bring old-world beauty or modern elegance to any stone surface with breathable, mineral-based finishes that age gracefully over time.
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Find a PRO or Locate a Retailer Near You
Ready to bring the beauty of Romabio Paint to your home? Get started by finding a Romabio Preferred PRO or a retailer carrying Romabio products.
- Find a PRO – Need expert guidance? Connect with experienced contractors to ensure flawless application.
- Find a Store – Enter your zipcode to discover retailers offering Romabio’s premium mineral paints near you and to customize your paint colors.
- Order Online – Romabio products can be purchased online through trusted retailers such as Home Depot, Amazon, and Lowes.
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