Service area · Hamilton · ON

Microcement, Venetian Plaster
& Limewash Paint in Hamilton.

ARTELIME applies Microcement, Venetian Plaster/Marmorino and Limewash Paint in Hamilton homes and businesses, including Durand, Kirkendall, Westdale, Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek and the Hamilton Mountain. Consultations and quotes are free.

Hand-applied decorative wall finish for a home in Hamilton

Hamilton, ON

ARTELIME in Hamilton

hand-applied finishes
3
around Hamilton
35 km
consultation & samples
Free

Lime finishes for Hamilton's older houses

Hamilton has one of the largest stocks of older homes in the region: Victorian and Edwardian houses in Durand, Kirkendall, Corktown and Strathcona, 1920s and 30s homes in Westdale, and stone houses in Dundas and Ancaster. Many still have original plaster walls. Limewash Paint and Venetian Plaster are lime-based and suit these walls because they breathe and move with the house.

Restoring plaster walls

Before any finish goes on, we repair cracks, re-attach loose plaster and fill gaps. Then we choose Limewash for soft colour, or Marmorino for a matte, stone-like surface. Both can be repaired locally later.

Modern updates in older homes

Many Hamilton owners keep the character of the house and modernise the bathroom and kitchen. Microcement goes over existing tile or a new cement board, with a waterproofing membrane in the shower. It gives a clean, modern bathroom that does not fight the age of the house.

Lofts, restaurants and shops

James Street North, Locke Street and Ottawa Street have restaurants, cafés and shops in older buildings. Microcement floors and counters and Limewash on brick walls are common choices. We can schedule around business hours.

Ancaster, Stoney Creek and the Mountain

Newer homes in Ancaster Meadowlands, Binbrook and Stoney Creek suit Microcement ensuites and Venetian Plaster feature walls.

Cost and timing in Hamilton

Older plaster often needs repair before finishing, which affects price more than the finish itself. Limewash usually costs about $8 to Areas5 per square foot once the walls are sound. A Microcement bathroom takes one to two weeks. We include repairs, materials and labour in one written quote.

Areas of Hamilton we cover

Downtown, Durand, Kirkendall, Corktown, Strathcona, Westdale, Locke Street, James Street North, Crown Point, Dundas, Ancaster, Waterdown, Stoney Creek, Binbrook and the Hamilton Mountain.

Questions & answers

Hamilton FAQs

What homeowners and businesses in Hamilton ask us most about Microcement, Venetian Plaster and Limewash Paint.

All FAQs
Can you apply Limewash on original plaster in Hamilton homes?

Yes. We repair cracks and loose areas first, then apply Limewash or Marmorino, both breathable lime finishes.

Can Limewash be used on interior brick in a restaurant?

Yes. It keeps the brick texture visible. In high-touch areas we can add a compatible mineral sealer.

Will Microcement look out of place in a Victorian home?

Not usually. Its plain, mineral look sits well with original trim and plaster, especially in bathrooms and kitchens.

Do you work in Dundas, Ancaster and Waterdown?

Yes. We cover the whole City of Hamilton.

Nearby

We also work near Hamilton

Burlington · Grimsby · Oakville · Milton · Brantford · Cambridge

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    • Free on-site consultation
    • Hand-applied by our artisans
    • Fully insured
    • Natural, low-VOC materials