MINERALS is a mineral-based wall finish developed in Copenhagen, extending Blēo’s colour system into a more tactile surface. Based on slaked lime, it hardens through carbonation, forming a breathable and diffusion-open finish. The result is an ultra-matte surface with subtle variation in tone and texture, allowing colour to appear layered rather than uniform. Formulated with a high pigment content and minimal additives, it maintains both application stability and the inherent qualities of traditional lime-based finishes. Suitable for dry interior mineral substrates such as plaster, gypsum board, and prepared painted surfaces. The final appearance varies with application method, brush application creates a more textured, layered effect, while roller application produces a more even, matte surface.
MINERALS Collections
Collaboration with John Pawson
The first MINERALS series translates thirteen tones from the Whitescale palette into a restrained mineral collection. Rooted in Pawson’s exploration of light and material reduction, the colours take on a softer character in this finish, diffusing light and revealing subtle tonal variation. The result is a more material expression of the palette, maintaining its precision while introducing a quieter, more nuanced surface.
Qualities of MINERALS
MINERALS is an ultra-matte, mineral-based paint finish with a non-reflective, textured surface that softens and diffuses light. The result is a calm, architectural appearance where colour gains depth through subtle tonal variation rather than uniformity.
As a breathable and diffusion-open coating, it allows moisture to pass through the surface, supporting a stable interior environment. Based on a lime-based formulation with minimal organic binders, MINERALS remains chemically simple and behaves as a true mineral material. It contains no synthetic film-forming components, is plastic-free, and has very low emissions after curing.
The finish develops a soft, powdery texture that responds to light, substrate, and application method. A high pigment load ensures rich yet restrained colour, while carbonation-based curing allows the surface to harden by reacting with CO₂—returning to a mineral state for long-term durability, breathability, and compatibility with walls, ceilings, and architectural surfaces.