For all lovers of handmade paint, discover Autentico Volterra lime paint.
Lime paint is not only anti-allergic and antibacterial, but also gives surprising effects on walls and furniture. Painting with Volterra is fun: let your creativity run wild.

Lime paint dates back to ancient times. Michelangelo painted the impressive ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. It took him four years (1508-1512), lying on his back and painting with lime paint (on wet lime plaster). Lime paint hardens by reacting with CO2 in the air. This process is called carbonation, during which the lime paint hardens, acquires its final colour and adheres to the ground. Michelangelo actually ‘baked’ the paint.

The absorption of CO2 helps improve indoor air quality, making lime paint one of the most sustainable paints. 

In addition, lime paint creates amazing textures. It is also full of depth and colour nuances. Painting with Autentico Volterra lime paint is fun and very rewarding.

Ideal for: You can paint walls and furniture with Autentico Volterra lime paint. It is essential to follow the guidelines for preparation and application.

Preparation and application: Mix the product well before use. The base coat should be clean, dry and stable. Remove dust, grease or other impurities. We recommend our Autentico Omniclean. If you paint on plaster, it must be fully cured and dry. Make sure the surface is suitable for the carbonation process to do its job. Always apply a coat of Autentico Primer. This prevents uneven suction. Once the primer is dry, apply a coat of Volterra. Volterra is a thickened lime paint. Apply it with a wide brush or a roller. Volterra dries quickly. You can see this happening when dull spots appear. This is the time to smooth out the paint with a small trowel. This will remove brush strokes and create a beautiful texture at the same time. Always work wet-on-wet to avoid visible deposits.

One coat is often sufficient. If you want to apply a second layer because you want more texture, keep in mind that the second layer sucks extra and dries faster (this is because you are painting over the first layer of lime paint).

Coverage: One litre covers about 4-8 m2, depending on the surface it is applied to and its porosity.

Drying time: After 30 minutes, it feels dry, but leave at least 4 hours between coats. Drying time may vary depending on environmental conditions.
Recommendations:  Autentico products should not be applied in high humidity, below 10ºC or above 30ºC. Volterra is not suitable for outdoor use.

Precautions
It contains slaked lime as a binding agent. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact does occur, immediately rinse thoroughly with water. It may cause allergic reactions. A safety data sheet is available on request.

Storage
Store leftover paint in a cool, dry place, and avoid freezing. Do not store below 5ºC or above 30ºC—clean tools with warm water and soap. Do not leave paint residue in drains and pipes.

Environmental information
This product contains a maximum of 1 g/l of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), thus complying with the limits set by Regulation 2004/42/EC.

At Autentico Paint, we are committed to using raw materials of the highest quality, carefully selected for their low odour emission and minimal environmental impact.

Our advanced manufacturing processes generate no waste, and all our paints are formulated to deliver maximum performance with the smallest footprint on user health and the environment.

Contains methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (3:1) and calcium hydroxide.

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