If you’ve ever admired the mottled walls of a centuries-old cottage or the chalky, sun-washed finish of a Provençal farmhouse (I know I have), chances are you’re looking at limewashed walls. A ...

close-up of hands applying skim coat to a wall - Alina Mosinyan/Shutterstock Traditional skim coating, like many construction jobs, is a craft that requires considerable practice and skill to master.

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