Woca Softwood Lye is used for lye priming of unfinished or newly sanded interior woodwork such as floors, furniture, stairs etc.
- Suitable only for softwood
- Stops yellowing process of the surface
- Preserves the light colour of the wood
- This product requires a subsequent treatment with oil or soap
Priming with Woca Softwood Lye prevents the wood from yellowing and enhances the natural grain of the wood producing a white wash finish. Woca Softwood Lye can be used for all types of soft wood such as pine, pitch-pine, and spruce. Please note that used on larch wood, an antique grey/brownish finish is created. Softwood Lye may not be used on hardwoods. The final colour will first be achieved after 1-2 months. Please note - When using Woca Softwood Lye on spruce, the wood may acquire a greenish hue which will disappear over the course of time.