{"id":60012,"date":"2025-01-31T13:13:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T13:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/antique-2\/how-to-lime-wood-priory-polishes\/"},"modified":"2025-01-31T13:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T13:13:27","slug":"how-to-lime-wood-priory-polishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=60012","title":{"rendered":"How To Lime Wood – Priory Polishes"},"content":{"rendered":"


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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.<\/p>\n

A brief History on Limewash<\/h3>\n

Limewash is one of the oldest paints in history used as far back as 3000 BC in ancient Egyptian times. It was originally used to preserve timber and stone on buildings. It was not until the 17th Century liming was used on furniture to produce an unusual decorative finish. Lime wax furniture has become very popular with today\u2019s modern home as it offers a unique and distinctive look.<\/p>\n

Step by Step Guide on how to lime wood<\/h2>\n

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For this example, we found a 1920\u2019s Oak chest of drawers<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em> in a very sorry state. It was badly scratched and in a very dark dull finish. We wanted to produce a more decorative and modern look to give this chest of drawers a new lease of life. Liberon liming kit<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/em>is perfect to lime wax furniture and wood around the home.<\/p>\n

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1920\u2019s Oak chest before Liming<\/figcaption>
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Finished Oak Chest after Liming Wax<\/figcaption>
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1. The first thing you should always do is remove all the brass handles and fittings as this makes the job a lot easier, not having to work around them. This will also give you a better end result.<\/p>\n

2. The next step is to strip and remove the old tired finish. This needs to be done in a well ventilated area and we recommend to wear personal protective equipment. Apply Liberon Fine Wood Stripper<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em> onto the surface and wait for around 15 to 20 minutes until the finish starts to react and bubble. You may now need to apply another fine coat of stripper to wet the area again and then use a scraper to remove the first layer. Re-apply the wood stripper<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em> and again wait around 15 minutes. Now use a very course wire wool (grade 4 Liberon Steel Wool<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/em>is ideal) to remove the last of the stripper and finish. Always wire wool in the same direction of the grain of the wood. You will start to see the natural colour and grain show through the wood.<\/p>\n

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Scrape Off the old finish with Liberon fine wood stripper<\/figcaption>
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Steel wool the excess stripper<\/figcaption>
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3. Once all the old finish has been removed, it is important to neutralise the wood to remove any excess residue left behind from the stripper as this can cause reactions in the newly applied finish. To do this, use Liberon Wax and Polish Remover<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em> with a clean cloth and wipe over the entire piece in the direction of the grain. Once this is dry, remove any blemishes using a sanding pad or paper, again in the direction of the grain.<\/p>\n

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Use Liberon Wax and Polish remover to neutralise the wood<\/figcaption>
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This shows the residue removed after neutralising<\/figcaption>
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4. In order to lime a piece of wood, the pores of the grain must be open so that the liming wax<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em> \/ paste can be worked into them. The Best way to open the grain of the wood is by using a Liberon<\/span><\/strong><\/em> Bronze Liming Brush<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a>, always work in the direction of the grain and use a fair amount of pressure to lift the pores. The more open the grain is, the better result you will achieve.<\/p>\n

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Sand over the surface of the wood to remove any blemishes.<\/figcaption>
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Use Liberon Liming Bronze Brush to open the pores in the grain of the Wood.<\/figcaption>
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5. After you have finished opening the grain, make sure you wear rubber gloves and use ultra-fine Liberon steel wool (0000)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em> to apply the Liberon Liming wax<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/em> Work the liming wax into the grain using circular motions and always finish in the direction of the grain. Then using a clean cotton cloth<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em> buff off the excess in the direction of the grain.<\/p>\n

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Apply the Liberon Liming Wax using Steel Wire Wool<\/figcaption>
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Buff off the Liberon Liming Wax with a Clean Cloth<\/figcaption>
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6. Once you have completely finished liming, we recommend to finish using a good quality clear beeswax<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/em>to enhance the sheen and add further protection to the wood. simply apply the wax using a clean cloth and then once dry, buff to a nice sheen.<\/p>\n

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Apply a clear Bees Wax to the Limed wood<\/figcaption>
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Buff off the Bees Wax on the Limed wood<\/figcaption>
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Limed Antique Furniture<\/figcaption>
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\"Priory
Limed Bookcase<\/figcaption>
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\"Victorian
Limed Victorian Oak Hall Table<\/figcaption>
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\"Spectacular
Limed Oak Antique Sideboard<\/figcaption>
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