Whitewashed or distempered walls possess an appealing chalky finish.Distemper was originally made from chalk mixed with water and animal size, but the finish rubbed off easily if the size was of poir quality.Paint shops now sell modern formulations that produce the same warm .Creamy shade but with improved binding power ,Comcrete a common building material in many hor climates is another cheap and durable medium for floors and wall and can be given a global twist with ther addition of a rich tint of colour.And when polished or waxed,concrete develops a mellow tone reminiscent of natural stone.