kalsomining
/ˈkælsəmaɪnɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of applying a white or pale wash of lime, chalk, or similar material to a ceiling or wall.
- The old house needed kalsomining to brighten the living room ceiling.
- She learned the technique of kalsomining from her grandfather, a painter.
- Kalsomining was a common way to finish walls in the early 20th century.
verb
- To cover or coat with a white or pale lime-based wash.
- They decided to kalsomine the kitchen walls instead of painting them.
- He carefully kalsomined the ceiling to give it a fresh, clean look.
- The workers will kalsomine the entire hallway next week.
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