Skim-coat a room you love.
Color Skim lime plaster gives walls a smooth, matte, hand-troweled finish over old plaster or drywall. 34 shades.
Build your kit → See ideasPick a shade, then your wall.
34 shades, 121 Chalk to 154 Shale. $5 chips per shade. See all chips · Microcement: ask to join the waitlist
Color Skim 129 JuraWarm & soft
129 Jura in a living room.
Color Skim 130 LutumEarthy clay
130 Lutum in a dining room.
Color Skim 136 GneissMuted green-gray
136 Gneiss in a study.
Color Skim 142 GalbeDeep & moody
142 Galbe in a bedroom.
Color Skim 148 IonicLight & airy
148 Ionic in a stair hall.
Up close
Soft, cloudy color and gentle trowel marks. Matte, never shiny.
Four steps.
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Prep
Old plaster: patch cracks and holes, and use a LimePro base coat to even out rough spots. Drywall: tape, mud and prime with Lime Plaster Primer - Smooth.
See it in your kit →2First coat
Mix Color Skim and trowel a thin, tight coat. Let it set.
Shop Color Skim →3Finish coat
Trowel a second coat and burnish for a smooth, matte, hand-troweled look.
Shop Color Skim →4Protect (optional)
Add Lime Plaster Sealer where walls see more traffic, like hallways.
Shop Lime Plaster Sealer →
Build your kit.
Add your measurements and picks. Your kit updates as you go.
What happens next.
Test a sample
Try the sample or chip on your own wall or stone, in your room's light.
Order the full kit
Come back to this page. Your measurements are in the builder.
Follow the how-to
The steps above, plus the matching guide or video.
Let the color settle
Lime plaster cures slowly. Mist lightly between coats, keep the air moving, and let the color settle over a few days.
FAQ
What does the finish look like?
Smooth, matte and hand-troweled, with soft natural movement in the color.
How far does it go?
About 50–75 sq ft per gallon kit for a complete finish.
Can it go over drywall?
Yes. Tape and mud as usual, then prime with Lime Plaster Primer - Smooth.
When do I need LimePro?
On old plaster with rough or uneven spots. A LimePro base coat evens the wall before Color Skim.
How do I pick a shade?
Order $5 chips for up to three of the 34 shades and look at them in your room's light.
Is Microcement available?
Not yet. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know.
