Decorative Painter in Toronto: Limewash Paint, Venetian Plaster & Microcement
Walls with
real texture.
ARTELIME is a decorative painter and plasterer in Toronto. We hand-apply Limewash Paint, Venetian Plaster/Marmorino and Microcement in homes and commercial interiors across the GTA.
- by our own artisans
- Hand-appliedby our own artisans
- homes & commercial spaces
- Toronto & GTAhomes & commercial spaces
- lime & mineral materials
- Naturallime & mineral materials
Our finishes
Microcement, Venetian Plaster
& Limewash Paint, hand-applied.
Three mineral wall and floor finishes for Toronto homes and businesses. We prepare the surface, make samples in your room and apply every coat by hand.
Microcement
Microcement in Toronto and the GTA, hand-applied over existing tile, concrete or drywall. No grout lines. Bathrooms, showers, floors and stairs. Free quote.
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Venetian Plaster
Italian lime plaster made with marble dust, applied in thin coats and polished by hand. We offer Marmorino, Grassello and custom finishes for feature walls, fireplaces and living rooms in Toronto and the GTA.
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Limewash Paint
A natural lime paint that lets walls breathe and dries to a soft, cloudy matte. A good fit for living rooms, bedrooms, stairwells and older plaster walls in Toronto and GTA homes.
Explore Limewash PaintWhat we do
Painter, plasterer and
microcement specialist.
One team for three mineral finishes. Pick the job you have in mind.
Plasterer
Venetian Plaster, Marmorino, Grassello and lime plaster for feature walls, fireplaces and full rooms. Microcement for bathrooms and showers.
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Microcement floors and stairs with no grout lines, applied over concrete or old tile. For kitchens, basements and shops.
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Concrete resurfacing with microcement for floors, walls, stairs, countertops and vanities. A new concrete look without demolition.
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Feature wall design and free colour consultations with physical samples in your own light. Support for designers and builders.
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Interiors with intention
Beautiful spaces,
naturally.
ARTELIME applies Microcement, Venetian Plaster and Limewash Paint in homes across Toronto and the GTA. We work with lime, marble dust and cement-based plasters, so walls and floors feel calm and look different in every light.
Every surface is prepared, sampled and built up by hand, coat by coat, by our own team.
- Limewash Paint
- Venetian plaster
- Marmorino
- Microcement
- Travertine tones
- Natural pigments
- Hand-applied finishes
Our process
Five steps to a
hand-finished surface.
From the first conversation to the final burnish, one team stays with your project.
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Consultation
We come to see the space, listen and look at the light and how the room is used.
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Material selection
Physical samples in your own light help you settle the finish, texture and colour.
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Surface preparation
Walls and floors are repaired, levelled and primed so the finish bonds and lasts.
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Hand application
Coat by coat, we build the colour, movement and texture by hand.
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Final detailing
Burnishing or sealing, a final walkthrough and simple care instructions.
Selected work
Spaces with soul,
across Toronto.
Recent homes and commercial interiors finished by our artisans.
Material transformation
The same room,
two lives.
Drag across the image to compare the same bedroom before and after a hand-applied wall finish.
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Why ARTELIME
Care in every finish.
Calm in every project.
Microcement, Venetian Plaster and Limewash Paint for homes and commercial spaces across Toronto and the GTA.
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Quick replies
You get an answer within one business day, and one person stays your contact from the first call to the final walkthrough.
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Proven materials
We use lime plasters, mineral paints and Microcement systems we know well, with the right primer and sealer for each surface.
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Fully insured
We carry commercial general liability insurance and WSIB clearance on every residential and commercial job.
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Samples first
You see and approve physical samples in your own room before any finish goes on the wall.
Proudly local
Finishing homes across
Toronto & the GTA.
From downtown condos to family homes in Etobicoke, Mississauga and Vaughan, we work across the Greater Toronto Area on residential and commercial projects.
- Toronto
- Mississauga
- Vaughan
- Markham
- Brampton
- Richmond Hill
- Pickering
- Oakville
- Ajax
- Milton
- Aurora
- Georgetown / Halton Hills
- Newmarket
- Whitby
- Burlington
- Oshawa
- Caledon
- Hamilton
- Orangeville
- Grimsby
- Bowmanville / Clarington
- Barrie
- Guelph
- St. Catharines
- Cambridge
- Kitchener
- Waterloo
- Port Hope
- Cobourg
- Brantford
- Niagara-on-the-Lake
A little clarity
Ask ARTELIME.
Before you decide.
The questions we hear most about Microcement, Venetian Plaster/Marmorino and Limewash Paint, answered plainly. For anything else, write to us and we will reply within one business day.
Why does Limewash Paint look cloudy?
Limewash is brushed on in loose, crossing strokes. As each coat dries, the lime lightens and settles unevenly, which gives soft variation in tone instead of one flat colour.
Why is Microcement good for bathrooms and wet rooms?
Microcement has no grout lines, so there is nowhere for soap scum and mould to collect. In showers it sits on a waterproofing membrane and is finished with several coats of a sealer rated for wet areas, which makes it easy to wipe clean.
What is the difference between real Venetian Plaster and faux finishes?
Real Venetian Plaster is made from slaked lime and marble dust. As it cures, the lime hardens back into a stone-like layer with depth and a cool, smooth feel. Faux finishes are paint or acrylic products that imitate the look but not the depth or the way it ages.
Is Limewash Paint safe for bedrooms and nurseries?
Yes. Limewash is made from lime, water and mineral pigments, with very low or zero VOCs and little smell once dry. It is also breathable and resists mould.
How thick is Microcement, and can it go over existing tiles?
A finished Microcement system is about 2 to 3 mm thick. It can go over sound, well-bonded tile, concrete, cement board and prepared drywall, so door clearances and floor heights barely change.
Can Venetian Plaster be used in humid rooms?
Yes, on walls away from direct water. Lime is alkaline, which resists mould, and a wax or traditional soap finish helps the surface shed splashes. It suits powder rooms, bathroom walls outside the shower and ceilings with good ventilation.
Can Limewash Paint be touched up?
Yes. Small marks are touched up with paint from the original batch, feathered in with a brush, and blend into the surrounding wall.