Saint-Astier Natural Hydraulic Lime | Meoded | JC Licht

NHL Natural Hydraulic Lime (25kg)


Meoded offers genuine Saint-Astier Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL), the gold-standard binder for masonry, plastering, rendering, and historic restoration. Quarried in France and trusted for over 150 years, this pure, additive-free lime delivers breathability, flexibility, and strength without Portland cement. It is the professional choice for authentic, sustainable lime work on both historic and modern buildings.

  • Three grades: NHL 2 for soft and historic work, NHL 3.5 for balanced use, and NHL 5 for high-strength applications
  • 100% Portland-free: pure natural hydraulic lime with no cement, gypsum, or additives
  • Highly breathable: promotes moisture exchange to protect masonry
  • 25kg bags: professional format ready to blend with sand and water
  • Restoration and new build: ideal for conservation and sustainable construction
  • Flexible and durable: accommodates movement while building strength
  • Zero-VOC: a natural, healthy building material
  • Trusted heritage: from the renowned Saint-Astier quarry in France
  • Zero-VOC: a pure, natural, additive-free building material
  • Professional or DIY: suitable for skilled applicators and confident homeowners alike

Choose the NHL grade that matches your project's strength and breathability needs, from delicate restoration to structural work. Saint-Astier NHL is the trusted, additive-free choice for authentic lime mortar, stucco, and plaster on historic and contemporary buildings alike. Select the grade your project needs for authentic, breathable lime work.

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From Inspiration to a Finished Wall.

Authentic plasters and decorative finishes work best with a little planning. Here's how our team takes a project from "I saw it in Architectural Digest" to "it's on the wall."

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Reach Out

Tell us about your project — a room, a wall, a vision board. Our team responds with product recommendations and next steps.

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Sample & Specify

We walk you through the Meoded finish library and fandeck, get physical samples in your hand, and help confirm the right product.

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Source the System

Order through your local JC Licht — from product to application tools we will have the material ready when you are.

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Apply With Confidence

DIY-friendly or pro-applied — we can connect you with trained applicators in your area if you'd like installation support.

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Meoded isn't off-the-shelf paint — it's a craft material, formulated with premium sustainable ingredients, that rewards expert guidance. JC Licht has been the Midwest's neighborhood paint specialist since 1907, and our team is trained to help you spec, sample, and succeed.

Crafted Finishes for Curated Spaces.

For Homeowners

Help choosing a finish, scoping samples, and finding a local pro if needed.

For Designers & Architects

Specification support, trade pricing inquiries, and project-level coordination.

For Contractors & Pros

Account setup, bulk pricing, and access to Meoded's training resources.

ABOUT MEODED

Old World Beauty, Modern Durability.

Founded in 2002 by Shlomi Meoded, Meoded Paint & Plaster is a legacy brand built on generations of expertise in fine decorative finishes — premium lime-based Venetian and concrete plasters, microcement, lime wash, metallic paints, and specialty coatings, all formulated in-house and manufactured in Los Angeles.

Every product fuses centuries-old European techniques with modern performance. Meoded finishes can be found in luxury homes, hotels, restaurants, and film sets across the country, and have been featured in Architectural Digest, Vogue Living, and Better Homes & Gardens — trusted by designers including Kelly Wearstler and Marmol Radziner.

Now, that same craftsmanship is available right here in the Midwest — backed by JC Licht's century of paint expertise. Whether you're a homeowner planning a single accent wall, a designer specifying a full project, or a pro expanding your finish portfolio, our team is ready to walk you through products, samples, and application.

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