Softwood Lye

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Minimizes yellowing of softwood

  • Preserves the light colors of the wood
  • Requires after-treatment with oil or soap 
  • Only for softwood
  • Contains white pigments 

A+

All floor coating (care/treatment) products marketed in France are obliged to certify their products with an A+. The aim is to improve indoor air quality and, at the same time, enable consumers to choose environmentaly friendly products.

DiBt

DIBt is a German institute that tests and issues technical approvals for building materials.The aim is to improve the working climate for floor installers whilst ensuring a safe indoor air quality for the final consumer.

Danish Indoor Climate Labelling

Danish Interior Climate Labelling is a voluntary labelling system for products and materials which can document the effect of degassing. Indoor climate labelled materials are a natural component in sustainable construction, where a good indoor air quality contributes to social sustainability.

Anti Slip - R9

DIN 51130 is a standardised anti-slip test for flooring. It is typically used for work places and official buildings where there is a requirement that products have the anti-slip test DIN 51130 with a classification from R9 to R13.

Sports test

This European standard specifies requirements for surfaces for indoor sports facilities.

Fire test

The European Standard EN 13501-1, which measures the reactions of building materials to fire. The reaction is determined by how much a product contributes to a fire and is classified from A to F.

EN 71-3

A European standard test for contamination of harmful substances. This test is especially relevant for worktops, toys and kitchen utensils.

Food contactable

If you wish to avoid a spillover of harmful substances from worksurfaces to food then look for the Glass and fork symbol. The manufacturer has to document that the surface treatment of the product does not release release harmful substances into food products. This is tested by an independent third party who assesses the composition of the product. Look for the symbol!

IBR

Voluntary labelling that ensures the best possible indoor climate as well as minimum of bad odours and other forms of contamination. The product is tested by a third party independent examiner.

Nordic Swan

Nordic Swan is the official ecolabel in Scandinavia. The Nordic Swan label creates sustainable solutions based on life-cycle assessment and an overall desire to reduce the environmental impact from production and consumption of goods. This makes it easy for consumer and professional shoppers to choose the best products and services for the environment.

Anti Slip - R10

DIN 51130 is a standardised anti-slip test for flooring. It is typically used for work places and official buildings where there is a requirement that products have the anti-slip test DIN 51130 with a classification from R9 to R13.

Anti Slip - R11

DIN 51130 is a standardised anti-slip test for flooring. It is typically used for work places and official buildings where there is a requirement that products have the anti-slip test DIN 51130 with a classification from R9 to R13.

Emicode EC1 Plus

Anti Slip - R9

DIN 51130 is a standardised anti-slip test for flooring. It is typically used for work places and official buildings where there is a requirement that products have the anti-slip test DIN 51130 with a classification from R9 to R13.

*The wood sample is shown on pine
3.381 FL.OZ.
84.535 FL.OZ.
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Product details

  • Description
  • Specifications
  • Technical data sheet
  • Safety data sheet

Declaration:

Sodium hydroxide, water, white pigments, <5% non-ionic surfactants.

VOC:

10 g/l, maximum VOC content (A/g (WB)): 30 g/l.

Density:

1.00-1.10 g/ml.

pH-value:

pH 13-14

Shelf life:

3 years

Application Temperature:

+59-77°F and approx. 50% air humidity.

Coverage:

110-130 sq.ft./L

Colours:

White

Cleaning of tools:

Use water

Storage:

+50-77°F. Keep out of reach of children. Do not expose to heat (e.g. sunlight). Store frost-free during winter and cool during summer.

Packaging:

84.535 FL.OZ.

Dilution:

Undiluted

Odour:

Faint

Solid content:

10-20%

Drying time:

6-12 hours at 68°F

Softwood Lye is used for priming of unfinished or newly sanded interior woodwork such as floors, stairs, furniture, and panels. The priming minimizes the wood from yellowing and enhances the natural grain of the wood, producing a white wash finish. Softwood Lye may be used for all types of softwood such as pine, spruce, and pitch-pine. Used on larch wood, an antique grey/brownish finish is created. Softwood Lye may not be used on hardwood. The final color is achieved after 1-2 months.

Worksteps

Instructions
Products in use
The unfinished woodwork must be clean, dry and finely sanded (grit 100-120) before applying the lye.

Always remember to test on a less visible spot to check the compatibility of the surface with the product.

  1. Shake the container well and pour the Lye into a plastic bucket. It is important that no pigments are left in the container. Stir regularly during the application to prevent the pigments from settling to the bottom.
  2. Apply an even coat of the lye with the WOCA Applicator, a nylon brush or roller lengthwise along the grain. Apply at least 1 L of lye per 110-130 sq.ft./L of wood. Leave wood to dry for approx. 6-12 hours at 68°F.
  3. De-nib standing fibres and remove excess pigments with a medium e.g. green or maroon, sanding polishing pad. Remove the sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner.
  4. Finish the wood surface with a WOCA oil or soap.
Softwood Lye can assume a greenish colour which will disappear in the course of time.

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