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Pretreatments Guide

WOCA Lyes are optional pretreatments for wood. Pretreatments age, color and patina the wood creating unique looks. Lye treated woods are still unfinished and will need to be finished with a WOCA Oil.

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Wood Lye
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Wood Lye

SKU: 500237USSA

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Softwood Lye
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Softwood Lye

SKU: 500225USSA

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$21.00
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Driftwood Lye
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Driftwood Lye

SKU: 500279USSA

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WOCA Pre-Color White
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SKU: 500240US

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Antique Oak Lye
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Antique Oak Lye

SKU: 500251USSA

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WOCA Diamond Oil Active Tester Kit - Scandinavian Wood Floor System

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WOCA Master Color Oil Tester Kit - Scandinavian Wood Floor System
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WOCA Master Color Oil Tester Kit - Scandinavian Wood Floor System

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I use a Lye or Pretreatment?

Lye is an optional pretreatment to alter the base color of the wood, accelerate patina, and create custom looks. WOCA has three types of Lyes for different wood types and accomplish different effects.

Do I have to apply a finish over a lye?

Yes. Wood Lye is not a finish. Lye-treated wood remains unfinished and must be sealed with an oil finish such as Diamond Oil Active or Master Color Oil for protection and durability. This final oil step is essential because lye creates the color effect, while the oil helps protect the wood surface.

Is WOCA Wood Lye a bleach or a paint?

No. WOCA Wood Lye is not a bleach or paint. It is a pretreatment that minimizes yellowing and reduces red or pink tones before oil finishing.

Can I apply a polyurethane over a lye?

Yes, but the lye must be denibbed with a green pad and neutralized with Intensive Wood Cleaner prior to applying polyurethane. Intensive Wood Cleaner must be used to neutralize the lye; otherwise, it will corrode a water-based finish.

Which type of lye should I choose?

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WOCA Woodcare offers FREE ground shipping on orders over $699.00 to most locations in the contiguous United States.  Hazmat Pretreatments are excluded from Free Shipping. 

Our standard carriers include, but are not limited to, FedEx, UPS, USPS, and LTL freight carriers. We reserve the right to select the carrier and shipping method used. 
Customers are responsible for providing an accurate delivery address and phone number. Freight carriers determine whether an address qualifies as commercial, residential, or limited access. .

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Expedited shipping is available for an additional cost. Expedited delivery is not available to all destinations or for all products.  Hazmat Pretreatments (Antique Lye, Driftwood Lye, and Softwood Lye) are not eligible for Expedited Shipping.  WOCA Woodcare does not take responsibility for transit times or late deliveries. 

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