Restoration on a church with natural pigments in lime water.

🌿 Heritage Craft & Natural Finishes

Traditional techniques. Eco-conscious materials. Soulful surfaces.

At Precious Wall Finishes, we specialise in heritage craft techniques rooted in both tradition and eco-conscious values. From natural limewashes and mineral-based paints to hand-applied gilding and historical restorations, our finishes are designed to honour both the building and the environment.

Every wall we work on becomes a living surface - breathable, beautiful, and built to last.

Subtle mineral finish in soft tonal flow with silicate antique lasur.

1. Traditional & Historic Finishes

We use time-honoured materials and methods that have stood the test of centuries. Our finishes are ideal for restoring heritage homes, stone cottages, timber interiors, and sacred spaces.

Services include:

  • Natural limewash, casein, and clay-based paints

  • Silicate paint systems for breathable, long-lasting walls

  • Reproduction of historic wall textures and colours

  • Restoration of original plaster finishes and decorative details

💡 All products are eco-conscious, toxin-free, and designed to harmonise with the building’s natural breathability.

Mineral silicate paint on masonry, natural oil stain on door and metals.

✨ 2. Decorative Techniques & Surface Artistry

Informed by European traditions and contemporary natural building culture, our decorative work draws from centuries-old aesthetics.

Offerings:

  • Hand-applied pigment washes and patinas

  • Faux finishes such as stone, marble, and age-distressed surfaces

  • Soft transitions of colour and light using natural binders

  • Bespoke flourishes, symbols, and features for sacred or meaningful spaces

🖌 Each finish is crafted slowly and deliberately, layer by layer, to ensure depth and presence.

Gold gilded pattern and gold gilded ceiling, with composition leafs.

🌱 3. Eco-Conscious Materials & Methods

We believe in finishes that support the health of your home and the planet.

  • All paints and coatings are VOC-free, biodegradable, and naturally derived

  • We use lime, earth pigments, mineral silicates, and plant-based binders

  • Every surface is approached with respect for longevity, sustainability, and honesty of materials

🌍 Our finishes are not trends - they’re traditions reawakened.

Lime wash application on a historical heritage building with Longford Academy.

📍 4. Project Scope & Travel

We work on

  • Heritage homes

  • Sacred buildings, churches and retreats

  • Artisan or architect-designed interiors

  • Restoration projects and bespoke commissions

📍 Based near Byron Bay, we regularly work across:

  • Brisbane

  • Gold Coast

  • Northern Rivers

  • And beyond — travel for special projects is always welcome

🔗 Let’s talk about your project and how we can bring your surfaces to life.