WOCA Softwood Lye is used for lye priming of unfinished or freshly sanded interior woodwork such as floors, stairs, furniture, and panels. The priming prevents the wood from yellowing and enhances the natural grain of the wood, producing a whitewash finish.
- Prevents yellowing of wood surface
- Preserves the light colors of the wood
- Requires after-treatment with oil or soap
- Only suitable for softwood
- Contains white pigments
*PLEASE NOTE * Due to the Sodium Hydroxide found in Antique, Driftwood and Softwood Lye, the product has been deemed hazardous by the Department of Transportation and requires special documentation and transportation. An $80.00 Hazmat Fee per 1 box (4, 2.5 Liter containers) is mandated by the Department of Transportation and is required for ground shipping. A signature is required for delivery.
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.
WOCA Softwood Lye may be used for all types of soft wood such as pine, spruce, and pitch-pine. When Softwood Lye is used on larch wood, an antique gray/brownish finish is created. Softwood Lye can not be used on hardwood. The final color will first be achieved after 1-2 months. Results vary.
*Note -Use of Softwood Lye may cause a greenish color initially, which will disappear in the course of time and fade to gray.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to add an oil finish or topcoat to my floors after applying the lye?
Do I need to neutralize the lye?
For Oils, reactive lyes, like Antique and Driftwood Lye should be neutralized with Intensive Wood Cleaner prior to oiling.
For Waterbased Finish, all lyes should be be neutralized with Intensive Wood Cleaner prior to finishing.