1. A white or tinted liquid coating made from whiting, glue, and water, used to paint interior walls and ceilings.
Usage: Also spelled 'calcimine' or 'calcamine'.; Somewhat dated; less common in modern usage.

1. To coat or paint (a wall or ceiling) with kalsomine.
Usage: Also spelled 'calcimine'.; Somewhat dated; less common in modern usage.

Examples

• The old farmhouse walls were covered with kalsomine that had yellowed over the years.
• They decided to kalsomine the bedroom ceiling to brighten the room.
• Kalsomine was a popular and inexpensive wall finish in the early 20th century.
• The contractor recommended using kalsomine for a quick, budget-friendly update.
• She carefully applied the kalsomine with a wide brush to avoid drips.
• The kitchen needed a fresh coat of kalsomine to cover the water stains.