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.
How to apply Lye Pretreatments
How to finish/protect Lye treated surfaces
After care & maintenance
Product FAQs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use a Lye or Pretreatment?
Do I have to apply a finish over a lye?
Wood Lye is not a finish, it’s a pretreatment. Lye treated wood is still unfinished wood, so yes, you will need to add an oil finish to protect the flooring after applying lye. Most customers topcoat/finish with either Diamond Oil Active or Master Color Oil in White or Extra White for that signature Scandinavian look.
Is WOCA Wood Lye a bleach or a paint?
WOCA Wood Lye is neither a bleach nor a paint. It’s a primer that prevents the wood from yellowing over time and minimizes red and pink tones.
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?
- Wood Lye can be used on all wood species.
- Antique Lye and Driftwood Lye is for use on Red and White Oak.
- Softwood Lye is for use on Douglas Fir, Larch and Pine wood species.
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