Painting Services
Limewash and Mineral Paint in The Oasis by Emaar
Limewash and silicate mineral paints soak into the wall instead of forming a film, giving a soft, chalky finish with cloudy movement that breathes and does not peel. The MELLS carries this out in The Oasis with its own directly employed team and a named supervisor. Book a site visit and you receive a written quotation before any work begins.
- Quotation
- Written, after a visit
- Response
- 2 hours in Dubai
- Quality checks
- 14 on every job
- Service
- Gold rated
5.0 on GoogleFully insuredNo subcontractorsOpen 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday
Limewash and Mineral Paint at a glance
| Service | Limewash and Mineral Paint |
|---|---|
| Location | The Oasis by Emaar, Dubai |
| Property types | Mansions and large villas |
| Quotation | In writing, after a site visit and before any work begins |
| Typical duration | Usually one to three days, confirmed with the quotation |
| Team | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Quality check | Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover |
| If a check fails | It is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
| Response | Two hours in Dubai for urgent work, planned work within 48 hours |
| Hours | 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday |
| Booking | Book a site visit on this page, call +971 55 444 0084 or email contact@themells.ae |
What is included
Interior and exterior painting by our own painters, with surfaces properly prepared, furniture fully protected and wet film thickness checked on every coat. A good paint finish is mostly preparation. Dubai walls move with heat, hairline cracks open at ceiling joints, and coastal air and irrigation mark exterior walls within a few seasons. We repair and prime before we paint, apply the system named in your quotation and leave the home clean enough to move straight back into.
- Substrate checked, since mineral paints need a mineral surface
- Mineral primer applied over previously painted walls
- Limewash brushed on thin in crossed strokes with a block brush
- Two or three coats built up, each left to cure before the next
How we carry out limewash and mineral paint
These finishes bond chemically with mineral surfaces such as cement render, lime plaster and bare gypsum skim. On a wall that already carries acrylic paint, a mineral primer with fine aggregate is applied first to give them something to hold. Limewash is thinned and brushed on with a wide block brush in loose crossed strokes, and it looks almost transparent while wet. It turns opaque as it dries and carbonates over the following days. Two or three thin coats build the cloudy movement people want.
The colour of limewash cannot be judged wet, and it dries much lighter, so samples must be left to cure before a decision. Applied thick, or in a room where the AC dries it within minutes, it dusts off on the hand. It also marks with water and oil, which makes it a poor choice behind a sink or at a dining wall without a protective sealer. Outdoors in summer the wall is too hot to work after mid morning. The site visit identifies the existing coating and the exposure of the wall.
How it works
The same method on every job, so the result does not depend on who is on shift.
- Survey, colour and written scope. We measure, test the existing coating and agree colours, sheen and the number of coats. The written quotation names the paint system and the scope.
- Protection. Furniture is moved and wrapped, floors are covered edge to edge, and switches, handles and light fittings are masked or removed.
- Surface preparation. Walls are washed, flaking paint is scraped back, cracks are opened and filled, and everything is sanded flat. Damp or salt affected areas are treated before any paint goes on.
- Primer and finish coats. A sealer or primer suited to the substrate is followed by two finish coats. Wet film thickness is checked on every coat.
- Snagging and handover. We inspect in daylight with you, touch up, clean down and hand over a paint schedule listing brand, colour codes and batch numbers for future touch ups.
Talk to a supervisor about limewash and mineral paint today.
Why choose The MELLS for limewash and mineral paint
What an ordinary job leaves out, and what you can hold us to.
| Point | An ordinary job | The MELLS |
|---|---|---|
| Quotation | A figure over the phone, with extras added on the day | A written quotation after a site visit, and nothing added on the day |
| Team | Crews supplied through agencies or subcontractors | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Preparation | Paint rolled over cracks, dust and damp | Cracks filled, surfaces sanded and primed before the first coat |
| Handover | The job ends when the crew leaves | Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover |
| Aftercare | A return visit is charged | A failed check is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
Our commitments on every limewash and mineral paint job
The same standard on a single room or a whole estate.
Written quotation
The scope is fixed in writing before any work begins.
Named supervisor
One person is responsible for your job from the visit to handover.
Checked before handover
Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover.
Put right within 48 hours
If a check fails, we come back and correct it free of charge.
Fully insured
Our work in your home or premises is covered by insurance.
Discreet crews
Uniformed, briefed on your house rules and respectful of your privacy.
Limewash and Mineral Paint in The Oasis: what we plan for
The Oasis by Emaar is a large villa and mansion community in the Dubailand belt, reached from Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street near Remraam, Jumeirah Golf Estates and DAMAC Hills. It is planned around lakes, canals, swimmable lagoons and parks, in districts such as Palmiera, Mirage, Lavita, Tierra by Address, Ostra and Mareva, with handovers planned from late 2027 into 2030.
Lagoons and canals raise the humidity around the homes and bring midges in warm months, while the desert edge sends fine dust over everything after a windy day. New phases will be built for years, so construction dust will be part of life for a while. New homes are painted to Emaar's specification. Colour and finish upgrades are best done while the house is empty, and exteriors follow the community palette.
The districts are gated. Contractors are registered by the owner, and exterior changes need the developer's or the community's approval.
What your quotation depends on
A quotation for limewash and mineral paint in The Oasis follows a site visit. The supervisor looks at the points listed here and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before any work begins. Once you accept it, nothing is added on the day.
- Wall and ceiling area and ceiling height
- Condition of the surface and how much repair is needed
- Paint system, sheen and number of coats
- Colour changes, feature finishes and access equipment
Related Painting Services services in The Oasis
Each one has its own scope and method.
Villa Painting
Interior Painting
Exterior Painting
Wall Painting
Antifungal Wall Painting
Facade Painting
Fence Painting
Move Out Painting
Office Painting
Ceiling Painting
Wall Crack and Plaster Repair
Feature Walls
Decorative and Textured Finishes
Wood and Door Painting
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Boundary Wall Painting
Metal Gate and Railing Painting
Nursery and Kids Room Painting
Bedroom Painting
Living Room Painting
Bathroom Painting
Kitchen Painting
Majlis Painting
Staircase and Hallway Painting
Townhouse Painting
Single Room Painting
Paint Touch up
Wall Putty and Skim Coating
Damp Wall Treatment
Venetian Plaster and Stucco
Two Tone and Colour Block Walls
Paint Colour Consultation
Airless Spray Painting
Skirting and Trim Painting
Pergola and Timber Staining
Garage Floor Painting
Exterior Texture Coating
Paint Stripping and Removal
House Painting
Roof Painting
Paint Colour Matching
Water Damage Paint Repair
Mansion Painting
Epoxy Flooring
Limewash and Mineral Paint across The Oasis
Questions about limewash and mineral paint in The Oasis
What does limewash and mineral paint include?
Limewash and silicate mineral paints soak into the wall instead of forming a film, giving a soft, chalky finish with cloudy movement that breathes and does not peel. The work includes substrate checked, since mineral paints need a mineral surface; mineral primer applied over previously painted walls; limewash brushed on thin in crossed strokes with a block brush.
Does limewash rub off on clothes?
Properly thinned and cured limewash should not come off on a dry hand. Some light chalking is normal for the first few weeks while it hardens. Where a wall will be brushed against often, such as a corridor, a clear mineral sealer or a silicate paint is the tougher option.
Can limewash go over my existing emulsion?
Not directly, since it needs a porous mineral surface to bond with and ordinary emulsion seals the wall. A mineral bonding primer is rolled on first, which gives the limewash a key. We check that the old paint is sound, as a failing coat beneath will take the new finish with it.
How much does limewash and mineral paint cost in The Oasis?
We do not publish prices, because no two jobs are the same. The main factors: wall and ceiling area and ceiling height; condition of the surface and how much repair is needed. Book a site visit: a supervisor from The MELLS looks at the work and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before anything begins.
Who provides limewash and mineral paint in The Oasis?
The MELLS provides limewash and mineral paint in The Oasis, Dubai. The work is carried out by people The MELLS employs directly, under a named supervisor, 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday. To arrange it, book a site visit on this page or call +971 55 444 0084.
How long does limewash and mineral paint take?
Usually one to three days, confirmed with the quotation.
How many coats do you apply?
A primer or sealer where the surface needs it, then two finish coats. Strong colour changes may need a third coat, which is stated in the quotation.
Which paint brands do you use?
We apply the paint system named in your quotation. Most clients choose premium washable emulsions from the major brands stocked in Dubai, and we are happy to work with paints specified by your designer.
How do you protect furniture and floors?
Furniture is moved to the centre of the room and wrapped. Floors are covered edge to edge, and fittings are masked or removed. The crew cleans down every day.
How do your crews get access to The Oasis?
The districts are gated. Contractors are registered by the owner, and exterior changes need the developer's or the community's approval.
Do we need Emaar approval for work in The Oasis?
Cleaning, AC servicing and repairs inside the home only need the gate or building pass, which the resident arranges. Exterior painting, waterproofing, fit out and any change to the facade, roof or garden structures need a no objection certificate from Emaar or the community management in The Oasis before work starts. We prepare the method statement, drawings, insurance and trade licence documents the approval asks for.
How do I choose a company for limewash and mineral paint in The Oasis?
Ask four things: who employs the people who will come, whether the scope is written down before work starts, how the result is checked, and what happens if something is missed. The MELLS uses its own staff, quotes in writing after a site visit, checks every job (wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover) and puts right any failed check free of charge within 48 hours.
Can you come to The Oasis at short notice?
Yes. Crews travel from our Barsha Heights base, and urgent work in Dubai is attended within two hours between 08:00 and 19:00, Monday to Saturday.
Page updated by The MELLS, Damac Executive Heights, Barsha Heights, Dubai.