Softwood Lye is used for priming of unfinished or newly sanded interior woodwork such as floors, stairs, furniture, and panels. The priming minimizes the wood from yellowing and enhances the natural grain of the wood, producing a white wash finish. Softwood Lye may be used for all types of softwood such as pine, spruce, and pitch-pine. Used on larch wood, an antique grey/brownish finish is created. Softwood Lye may not be used on hardwood. The final color is achieved after 1-2 months.
The unfinished woodwork must be clean, dry and finely sanded (grit 100-120) before applying the lye.
Shake the container well and pour the lye into a plastic bucket. It is important that no pigments are left in the container. Stir regularly during the application to prevent the pigments from settling to the bottom.
Apply an even coat of the lye with the WOCA Applicator, a nylon brush or roller lengthwise along the grain. Apply at least 1 L of lye per 110 sq. ft. of wood. Leave wood to dry for approx. 8-12 hours at 68°F.
De-nib standing fibres and remove excess pigments with a medium e.g. green or maroon, sanding polishing pad. Remove the sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner.
Finish the wood surface with a WOCA oil or soap.
| Product properties | |
| Solids content | |
| PH value | 13 to 14 |
| Form | |
| Appearance | |
| Flash point | |
| Density | 1 to 1.1 g/cm³ |
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| Fully hard | |
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| Colours | Contains white pigments |
| Odour | |
| Binder | Calcium hydroxide, Sodium hydroxide. |
| Humidity | |
| Dilution | |
| Can be sanded after | |
| Re-treatment_dry | |
| Drying time | 8-12 hours. |
| Application tools |
WOCA Applicator, a nylon brush or roller Plastic bucket |
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| Safety | |
| Disposal | Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. |
| Shelf life | 3 years |
| Packaging | 84.54 fl.oz. (2.5 L) |
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| Storage | +50-77°F. Keep out of reach of children. Do not expose to heat (e.g. sunlight). Store frost-free during winter and cool during summer (max. +77°F). |
