Liberon LW250 250ml Liming Wax

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Liming is easy, but you won't get the best results if you use it in the wrong way or the wrong place. Applying liming wax requires a bit of preparation and a careful process, but the resulting vintage look makes the effort worthwhile. Here, we present the technique in a comprehensive guide that covers every step, from preparation to final buffing. Necessary Tools and Preparation for Applying Liming Wax We used some timber offcuts of the doors as test pieces to try out different finishes. You may decide to dye or stain the wood before applying the lime wax, or to add pigment to the liming wax. If you haven’t got any offcuts, test on an area that doesn’t show in the first instance. 4. Apply liming wax to clean wood It will probably take 2 to 3 passes to completely remove stain. Just keep apply and scraping and brushing until it looks how you want it. Surface Preparation – Prepare by sanding along the grain with a fine glass paper. Some wood would benefit by opening the grain with a wire brush.

How to Use Liming Wax on Wood - Techniques | Annie Sloan

For a few projects now I’ve used a mix of Minwax stains to get a rough approximation of aged pine that isn’t too red or orange but a nice medium toned down brown. The formula is roughly 2:3 Provinicial and Ipswich Pine stains mixed together. It’s not as interesting as DIY home chemistry like melting steel wool in vinegar overnight or melting down your kids toys and mixing it with their tears, but it’s the most effective mix I’ve found.

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Raising the grain is an additional step that helps the wood absorb the liming wax effectively. This process involves raising the wood fibers by making them stand up, helping the wood absorb the liming wax later on.

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Don’t take shortcuts on the prep work. Prepping the surface correctly is the foundation for a great result. If you remove the previous finish, always give a final sanding to even out the color and completely allow the surface to dry.

Safety Precautions: Safety comes first when using liming wax. Always use gloves, and ensure proper ventilation to avoid inhaling fumes. It’s also recommended to wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from any potential splatters.

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If you wish to enhance the effect, colour the wood with Liberon Palette Wood Dye before applying the liming wax. Liberon Palette Wood Dyes are available in a wide selection of wood shades.

Below is a simple step by step guide on how to lime wood. This is especially effective on hardwoods like limed Oak furniture but can also be used on some softwoods like Pine. Originally, a Limewash was used as a liquid form whereas today it is produced using a far less messy and easy to use Liming Wax / Paste. A brief History on Limewash Sand your pinewood lightly to even out the surface. If your pinewood has any existing finish, you should sand it down to remove it, which will help the pinewood work better with the liming wax later on. Step 2: Raising the grain