Robin Egg
Robin Egg takes its colour name from the dusty cyan blue of a Robin’s Egg. A lighter version of this natural limewash paint colour is Aquamarin or try Spring. Bluer versions are Baltic and Swallow.
Explore the full range of our blue lime wash colours.
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Sample Pot
250 ml | $17.50
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250 ml, 1 Litre | from $17.50
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1, 4, 10, 20 Litre | from $45.00
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The benefits of a paint made exclusively from minerals + natural pigments
BAUWERK Colour Lime Wash Paints are purely mineral based. They are manufactured from calcium carbonate, the same material sea shells are made from. When you paint with it the only chemical reaction that takes place is the absorption of atmospheric CO2 to convert the lime paint back to lime stone.
We colour our Limewash with natural pigments, this makes our colours completely different, as when light hits the wall the colours look like no other.
You can safely paint your home without any fear of breathing in fumes that are harmful to you or your children. We make the paint without solvents or volatile organic compounds (VOC). Because of that, Bauwerk Lime Paint is fire proof.
The paint can be used inside or outside, even in high humidity environments, such as bathrooms.
The paint is not film-forming, like a plastic paint, it allows walls to breathe and be part of your micro-climate inside your home.
We don’t use biocides or other preservatives, our lime wash has natural anti-bacterial properties.
Enjoy the emotional depth and the play of light on our colours, they react very dynamically to changing light conditions.
Express yourself and create your own unique finish – it is simple and fun!
Your walls are your canvas.
400 colours to pick from
safe for humans and the environment
will not peel or blister
no expert knowledge needed
non-flammable A1 building class product
water based pure mineral paint
made with 100% green power
pure mineral product
Product Information
Lime Wash Paints are easy to apply
What surface can be painted?
You can paint a lot of different surfaces with Bauwerk Colour Lime Paints, some can be painted with very minimal preparation, some require a few more steps before you can apply our paint.
BAUWERK Limewash paints are perfect for all masonry surfaces, like render, bricks, mud brick, strawbale that’s where it works best as it is absorbed into the wall leaving a breathable surface that is protected by the natural properties of the paint. However it’s also ok if your walls are already painted or are made of gyprock / drywall / plasterboard or plaster.
If your wall is already painted or are made of gyprock / drywall / plasterboard or plaster.
It is very important that your walls are correctly primed, as Limewash and Prep Coat will not mask what is on your wall, for example, inconsistent materials like the join lines of where the plasterboards meets, or any fillers or patches that are on the wall – to ensure that no ghosting of these inconsistencies comes through to your final finish.
Step 1. First apply 2 coats of a good quality water based drywall / plasterboard / gyprock primer, to ensure an even absorbency across the wall surface.
Step 2. Apply 1 coat of our BAUWERK Prep Coat by roller, especially formulated to make limewashing easier and more durable on previously painted walls.
Step 3. Apply Limewash by brush 2-3 coats, however you like it best. We find 2 coats is usually enough.
Do I need BAUWERK Prep Coat?
We have especially developed our Prep Coat as a bridge coat between standard paint and primers to make limewash more durable, and easy to apply.
BAUWERK Prep Coat is not a primer.
It is important to understand that BAUWERK Limewash and Prep Coat have no capacity to mask what is on your wall, it allows all the history and the materials of the wall to come through.
Natural walls such as unpainted render, brick, stone, masonry, mud brick, etc. Do not require any undercoat or primer, limewash can be applied directly to the wall.
Dampen walls sufficiently with water, prior to painting the first coat to ensure the paint is spread out thinly. First coat can be applied as soon as surface is ready – no curing time needed.
Previously painted render, brick, stone, masonry, mud brick. Carry out any surface repair and remove all dust and loose particles. No undercoat required. Sand well if previous paint has any gloss level. Previously painted masonry internal walls with an inconsistent wall finish or gloss finish – you can apply 1 coat of BAUWERK Prep Coat to create a more uniform finish.
Some Tips about wether your painted wall needs a primer:
1 Check absorbency of the surface
Most important is that the surface has some ability to absorb the paint as lime wash paints always look for a surface it can penetrate into.
If you are not sure if your surface has some absorbency you can do a quick and easy test with clean water: if the water is absorbed, so will be the paint. If the water is rejected we have to create an absorbent surface first.
2 Check if the surface has absorbency differences
Most surfaces will naturally have some differences in absorbency. Most are ok, but some you may not like to see through the finished paint work:
– the outlines of plasterboard (gyprock)panels
– spot repairs done with fillers or in a prominent part of the wall
– filled up channels for electrical cables or plumbing pipes
If you do not want to see such repairs it is necessary to equalise the absorbency across the entire surface, otherwise they might ”ghost” through after painting. Follow our Application guidelines to fix such surfaces.
Surfaces such as newly rendered walls, natural stone, mud bricks, rammed earth, even canvas, can be painted directly. You can add clean water to the surface before the first application in cases of high absorbency. Never thin the paint for that purpose!
Preparation – What do I need to know?
BAUWERK Limewash paints are perfect for all masonry surfaces, like render, bricks, mud brick, strawbale that’s where it works best as it is absorbed into the wall leaving a breathable surface that is protected by the natural properties of the paint. However it’s also ok if your walls are already painted or are made of gyprock / drywall / plasterboard or plaster.
If your wall is already painted or are made of gyprock / drywall / plasterboard or plaster.
It is very important that your walls are correctly primed, as Limewash and Prep Coat will not mask what is on your wall, for example, inconsistent materials like the join lines of where the plasterboards meets, or any fillers or patches that are on the wall – to ensure that no ghosting of these inconsistencies comes through to your final finish.
Step 1. First apply 2 coats of a good quality water based drywall / plasterboard / gyprock primer, to ensure an even absorbency across the wall surface.
Step 2. Apply 1 coat of our BAUWERK Prep Coat by roller, especially formulated to make limewashing easier and more durable on previously painted walls.
Step 3. Apply Limewash by brush 2-3 coats, however you like it best. We find 2 coats is usually enough.
Coverage
How much paint you require for different surfaces depends on the nature of your surface.
Generally, if you paint on top of BAUWERK Prep Coat, 1 litre of limewash paint will cover 6m² (65ft²). Usually two coats are sufficient.
If you paint over new render, 1 litre of Lime wash paint will cover between 7-10m² (75-107ft²) per coat, depending on the surface texture and level of absorbency.
A simple maintenance coat on top of previous lime wash paint application will cover around 10-12m² (107-129ft²) with 1 litre of paint.
Application Guide
We have application guides for the most common surfaces.
Here you find limewash application guides for internal surfaces.
Here you find our limewash paint application guides for external surfaces.
Care
Q. How durable is BAUWERK Limewash?
If you are painting natural surfaces such as render or brick our paints are wonderfully durable as they are absorbed into the wall. If you are painting our paints on already painted or sealed walls, they are not as scrubbable as other paints. Because our paints are made from natural materials, they are not made to be indestructible, it is part of the beautiful natural qualities of the paint. However they are perfectly durable enough and have been used in thousands of homes all over the world. We work with nature to make paints that are good for the environment including your home environment, many standard paints have a toxic mix of chemicals such as biocides, plastics and heavy metals to make them function as paints that stick to your wall, and make it possible to scrub them. With natural antibacterial qualities, our paints are suitable for a high humidity environment. We have especially developed our BAUWERK Prep Coat as a bridge coat between standard paint and primers to make limewash more durable, and easy to apply.
When building or renovating, schedule BAUWERK painting to be the last trade.
The paint should be touch dry in a short period. It will cure for about two weeks.
Sealer or protective coats do contain a lot of chemicals that we try to avoid, often change the appearance and do get damaged regardless. i.e once a wall is sealed it becomes harder to repair.
We believe a better solution is to use the lime wash paint and when desired apply another quick coat.
Limewash has its own perfectly ‘’Imperfect’’ look, and in painting it out will add to the character and patinated look. Usually only one coat is applied at a time and that takes only a few minutes.The paint dries quickly and is fume and smell free.
As a design tip for future projects, where you have the chance to influence the wall substrate:
The ideal lime wash substrate is a lime or (in high traffic areas) a cement based render . We found those to be the most resilient and long lasting finishes. The same goes for concrete or brick walls. For those substrates the paint is applied directly, without the need for primers or Prep-Coat. Such wall finishes are also a zero VOC finish.
Clean Up
If you covered up all surfaces that you did not want to come into contact with the paint, then you wont have much clean up to do.
Clean up with water, you can add a little bit of soap, or if you had a larger spillage you can also use some diluted vinegar (test your surface first). Most non-absorbent surfaces you can wipe the paint off with a lint free white piece of cloth.
Your brushes and stirring tools wash out with water. The run-off is safe for your drainage system or your garden, it will not pollute the environment nor damge or clog up your septic system.
Safety
As with all paints store away safely from reach of children.
Limewash paint is alkaline and can irritate your skin or eyes. Please protect yourself with barrier cream or gloves and wear eye protection.
Match of Martha Stewart™ C25 Robin’s Egg Blue *
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How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
What are the RGB, HEX and LRV values for Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue?
The RGB values for Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue are 176, 216, 216 and the HEX code is #B0D8D8. The LRV for Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue is 63.13. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.
Is Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue paint discontinued?
Martha Stewart no longer has paint made under its brand name, but the Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue color is still available from MyPerfectColor in a variety of paint types. Martha Stewart used to contract with various paint manufacturers to make and sell paint under the Martha Stewart name. In early 2012 Martha Stewart decided to completely exit the paint business. MyPerfectColor has all the original paint color specs which it uses to recreate the colors.
Does MyPerfectColor have the original formula for Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue?
MyPerfectColor matches Martha Stewart colors by recreating the colors in the original color books. This original color spec enables us to accurately recreate the Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue color. We use our materials (pigments and base paints) to create our own formulas for Martha Stewart colors. There is no “original formula” that anyone can use, because a formula is based on the specific ingredients. The original ingredients don’t exist anymore. Thankfully it doesn’t really matter because as long as we have the original color specs then we can accurately recreate the color.
How can MyPerfectColor match the Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue?
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
Can I buy Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue locally?
You would have to ask around locally. MyPerfectColor can make and ship the Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue in a variety of paint types, but we are not able to comment on what other suppliers can provide. MyPerfectColor is not just working off a formula in a database – we compare every batch against the original color to verify the color accuracy. MyPerfectColor has extensive color matching capabilities and more than ten times the number of pigments available to a typical paint store.
How do I find the same color as the Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue in a different company?
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue, we don’t provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company’s color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says “Explore Related Colors”. Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn’t mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.
About Martha Stewart Paint Colors
For many years, Martha Stewart provided paint and color collections through partnerships with paint manufacturers and sold them through various home centers. A few years ago, Martha Stewart decided to stop selling paint and as a result, Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue is no longer available anywhere.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Martha Stewart paint colors including C25 Robin’s Egg Blue so you can still find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue by matching the original Martha Stewart color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Martha Stewart paint as this is no longer available.
MyPerfectColor matches Martha Stewart C25 Robin’s Egg Blue based on Martha Stewart color publications. The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Martha Stewart Color and may not match Martha Stewart Color standards. Refer to Martha Stewart Publications to obtain the accurate color.
Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Martha Stewart color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
MyPerfectColor does not offer matches of any Martha Stewart Specialty Finishes such as the faux or metallic finishes.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
