Chelsea Limewash Co.

Limewash & Plaster Finishes in NoHo, Manhattan

Limewash and plaster finishes in NoHo, Manhattan are refined work for Chelsea Limewash Co., in a small landmarked district of cast-iron and loft buildings. We apply limewash, lime plaster, and Roman clay to the tall, open interiors this neighborhood is known for. Limewash cures by carbonation into calcium carbonate, keeping its breathable, matte depth across large loft walls. From an accent wall to a full apartment, our crews finish by hand.

about NoHo

NoHo is a small landmarked district of cast-iron and loft buildings clustered near Bond Street. Its high-ceilinged loft interiors give hand-applied lime finishes the scale and light they show best under. The neighborhood's quiet, design-driven character makes a troweled mineral finish a natural choice over ordinary paint.

Lime Finishes for Cast-Iron Lofts

The loft interiors in NoHo's cast-iron buildings have the height and open walls that suit hand-troweled lime plaster and brushed limewash. On masonry the limewash keys in and cures to a breathable mineral finish; on drywall we prime first so plaster and clay finishes bond properly. Either way the wall gains a depth and movement that flat paint cannot.

Venetian Plaster and Roman Clay

For a polished, marble-like wall we apply burnished Venetian plaster; for a softer suede depth, Roman clay. Both build up in thin troweled coats over a mineral-primed surface and finish as a seamless plane. The stone-like result fits the refined, gallery-adjacent interiors common here.

Clean Work in a Small District

NoHo's compact buildings and shared entries mean tidy, considerate work matters. We mask thoroughly, protect floors and common areas, and keep the job contained. The finished wall is delivered clean, with the space ready to use soon after the lime cures.

frequently asked

Which lime finish suits a high-ceilinged NoHo loft?
It depends on the look. Limewash gives a soft, cloudy matte, Roman clay a suede depth, and Venetian plaster a polished, marble-like sheen. All three suit tall loft walls, and we can sample each on your wall so you can judge them in the room's light.
Is limewash low-odor for an occupied apartment?
Yes. Lime finishes are mineral and low-odor compared with solvent-based coatings, so an occupied apartment stays livable during the work. We still mask and protect the space fully to keep dust and overspray contained.

We also finish walls in nearby Gramercy. Call Chelsea Limewash Co. at (646) 828-5798 for limewash & mineral paint finishes across Manhattan.

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