WOCA Driftwood Lye Tester is an affordable way to test the weather-beaten patina that WOCA Driftwood Lye creates on your oak wood surface. Results vary.
IMPORTANT: Due to settings and color adjustments within individual computer monitors and hand-held devices, the color on your wood may or may not be achieved as shown in the color swatches
We encourage you to order a tester and apply it to a piece of your wood for verification.
- Gives oak a weather-beaten patina
- Requires subsequent treatment with oi
- Only for oak woo
- Certified by IB
- Water based
Driftwood Lye: Available in 2 colors - Gray and white.
- Use suitable safety gloves and glasses during application.
- The surface needs light sanding and must be clean and dry. We recommend a full sanding using 100-120 grit sandpaper. Please note that the sanding, as best as possible, must take place immediately before the application of the lye.
- Shake container well. Pour the lye into a plastic paint tray. Make sure there are no pigments left in the container. During the application process, stir the lye periodically.
- Apply the lye undiluted in an even coat using the WOCA Applicator Pad. Apply along the grain of the wood, using at least 1 liter per 107 square foot. When working on vertical surfaces, work from top to bottom.
- Usually, the wood will be dry after 24 hours at 68°F. After complete drying, use a polishing machine with either a green or red pad for de-nibbing. Remove the sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner.
- Complete the treatment by applying one of the WOCA oils.
Technical Data
Product properties | |
pH-value | 13-14 |
Declaration: | Sodium hydroxide, water, white pigments. |
Density | 1.07-1.16 |
Colors | White and gray |
Binder | Sodium hydroxide, water, white pigments. |
Drying time | 8-12 hours. |
Application tools | WOCA Applicator, a nylon brush or roller Plastic bucket |
Cleaning of tools: | WIth water |
Disposal | Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. |
Shelf life | 3 years. |
Packaging | 2.5 L |
Storage | +10-25°C. Keep out of reach of children. Do not expose to heat (e.g. sunlight). Store frost-free during winter and cool during summer (max. +25°C). |