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Rialto Epoca Ottocento Lime Paint

Price range: £78.84 through £240.71 including VAT

Fine lime paint for interiors and exteriors

Rialto Epoca Ottocento is made with seasoned slaked lime, natural pigments, inorganic oxides, and mineral additives, it offers a high-quality and durable finish. It is different to a lime wash as it is thicker, which gives better coverage and more texture in the final finish. Its decorative appearance is characterized by a distinctive “water-colour” effect, reminiscent of ancient lime-based paints, bringing a timeless and elegant aesthetic to surfaces.

  • Seasoned Slaked Lime & Marble
  • High Matt, Watercolour Finish
  • Highly Breathable (Class 1)
  • Wet-Scrub & Mould Resistant
  • For Interiors & Exteriors
  • Ideal For Heritage Restoration
Application Difficulty 1 = easiest to apply, 5 = hardest. A guide to the skill and care this finish takes to apply well, not a stock or delivery rating. 2
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Working Instructions
  1. If working at height, prepare scaffolding so as to allow continuous application until architectural impediments are encountered (string-courses, corners, joints, etc.)
  2. On exterior patched plaster or surfaces with damaged old paint, remove old paint, level off entire surface using rialto wallcem and allow at least 24 hours before starting the finishing coating.
  3. If the surface is sound and smooth but not compatible with application of lime based coating (bad adhesion), for example acrylic paints and coatings, apply one or two coats of adhesion promoter rialto fondo di aderenza and let it dry for at least 48 hours.
  4. If the surface is dusty or too absorbent, apply a priming coat of anti-efflorescence rialto durasil and leave for at least 48 hours before applying rialto epoca ottocento.
  5. For protection against salt efflorescence, apply a generous coat of rialto isocal to the dry surface and leave for at least 48 hours before applying rialto epoca ottocento.
  6. On painted interior surfaces in good conditions, apply a coat of rialto eco fondo to promote a good adhesion of rialto epoca ottocento.
  7. Stir thoroughly before use, making sure the product is well mixed; if not, use a mechanical mixer.
  8. Apply using a brush, diluting the product to not more than 25% with water.
  9. Allow 24 hours before applying next coat.
  10. Do not apply at air surface temperature below 8°C (46°F) or exceeding 35°C (95°F) and relative humidity of the air over 75%.
  11. Protect applied coat from rain for approximately 48 hours.
  12. On exterior surfaces, white or pastel colours only are suggested.
  13. Store the product at a temperature above 5°C (41°F) and not exceeding 30°C (86°F).
Disclaimers
  • Do not pick a colour from a screen.
  • Not suitable where there is evidence of damp, tannins (staining) or mould. Will not adhere to greasy surfaces, or surfaces protected with silicone or similar coatings.
Technical Specifications
Coverage Approx. 3–3.5 m² per litre, per coat (two coats recommended) — one 5L unit covers approx. 15–17.5 m²
Touch dry 2 hours
Recoat time 24 hours minimum
Dilution Maximum 25% water
Application method With a broad, flat brush
Pack sizes 5L and 14L
Finish High matt, brushed watercolour effect
Water vapour permeability Class 1 – high (over 150 g/m² per 24h)
Wet-scrub resistance Class 1 (under 5µm loss after 200 cycles)
Adhesion to substrate 32 kgf/cm²
Mould resistance Resistant to mould growth
Alkali resistance Suitable for alkaline substrates
Specific gravity 1380 g/l ± 20 g/l
Dry residue by weight 54% ± 2%
LEED credits MRc5 Construction and Demolition Waste Management; EQ c2 Low-Emitting Materials

Full test methods and reference standards are listed in the product’s technical data sheet.

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LEED® Credits

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This product’s low VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions contribute to points available under the LEED® v4 protocol, mapped by GREENiTOP® across the following credits:

  • MRc5 — Construction and Demolition Waste Management
  • EQc2 — Low-Emitting Materials

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