CafΓ© del Marsh, London
Client: CafΓ© del Marsh
Decorator: Nathalie Mackinnon
Location: CafΓ© del Marsh, 44 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7RG
Project Photographs: Nathalie Mackinnon
Completed: 2023
Product: KEIM Colourwash
About this project
The popularity for limewash or Venetian plaster aesthetics is increasing, but as watered-down acrylic paint mixed with bicarbonate of soda isnβt vapour permeable and can contain solvents, we've developed KEIM Colourwash - an interior mineral paint to replicate historic finishes which is non-caustic in composition and non-chalky in finish.
In addition to the high quality associated with KEIM Mineral Paints, KEIM Colourwash is #likelimewashbutbetter, uses UV stable pigment and supplied ready for use, making it ideal to apply onto both bare and previously painted walls and ceilings.
Following the launch of KEIM Colourwash in April 2023, weβve been searching for collaboration projects to showcase the easiest way to achieve a limewash aesthetic without the hassle of limewash.
Nathalie Mackinnon (AKA Nat the Painter), already experienced with the application of KEIM Mineral Paints for projects including St Andrewβs by the Wardrobe, put forward KEIM Colourwash for Waterloo wine bar, CafΓ© Del Marsh.
Soft and cosy Colourwash KNIT was chosen to compliment the Parisian-influenced interior of the contemporary cafΓ© and live music venue, paired with Farrow & Ball Wimborne White for the wooden panelling. Sol-silicate Colourwash BASE is suitable for direct application onto previously painted surfaces and creates the perfect opaque white base to create depth to Colourwash shades.
Nathalie rocketed through the paint application (you can follow the CafΓ© del Marsh decoration journey on Instagram: @natthepainter or @keimcolourwash), applying a single coat of Colourwash BASE followed by one coat of Colourwash KNIT with 12 hours between coats. Nathalie commented βI love the finish. Colourwash goes on like a dreamβ.
The Colourwash system comprises: Colourwash BASE β a one-coat opaque white paint suitable for bare and previously painted walls and ceilings, and Colourwash in five complimentary colour shades, curated by KEIMβs Creative Finishes Designer, Amie Paxton. Optional surface texture to mimic historic limewash can be created using Textured Undercoat, with bare or new lime plaster surfaces requiring a coat of Lime Primer. Application is best with a KEIM Oval Brush.
In addition to the standard colour range, a bespoke colour design service is available. Whether you want interiors reminiscent of charming Italian architecttura, sundrenched Morroccan riads or are inspired by chic CafΓ© del Marsh, weβre here to help you achieve your creative vision in as little as two coats of paint (no art degree necessary).