Apply at least 1 l of lye per 10 m of wood.
Lye on wood floors.
Cleaning wood lye treated wood floors 1.
Note use of softwood lye may cause a greenish color initially which will disappear in the course of time and fade to grey.
8 12 hours at 20 c.
Woca wood lye is a mild non corrosive form of lye and the first step to whitewash or create a driftwood appearance on indoor wood.
When softwood lye is used on larch wood an antique grey brownish finish is created.
Woca wood lye is compatible with all wood species particularly white oak.
Green or bordeaux sanding polishing pad.
It also minimizes the natural occurrence of the wood turning yellow over time.
De nib standing fibres and remove excess pigments with a medium e g.
Clean with 125 ml wood cleaner mixed with 5 l water.
If there is any sign after that of oil seeping back to the surface particularly from joints then contact dane care immediately for further advice.
Finish and protect the wood surface with woca master color oil or diamond oil active.
The unfinished woodwork must be well sanded clean and dry before application of lye.
The final color will first be achieved after 1 2 months.
Apply an even coat of the lye with the woca applicator a nylon brush or roller lengthwise along the grain.
Softwood lye can not be used on hardwood.
Floors are simply cleaned with a solution of white soap and a flat mop.
Mild non corrosive and easy to use for a professional woodworking enthusiast or diyer.
Woca wood lye is compatible with all wood species and is available in white and grey.
Allow the finish 24 hours to cure.