This fun little product takes very little (I’ve used this can for two projects and still have more) and goes on super fast. Liming wax is also known as white wax as it gives a ‘whitewash’ effect due to the wax soaking into the grain of the wood. This combination offers a level of protection and durability that’s perfect for high-traffic areas or frequently used furniture pieces. Remember, the goal is to open the grain without damaging the wood, so be gentle when you sand, especially when using a wire brush or coarse sandpaper.

dresser: The dresser was much darker and had a thicker veneer, so the stain was harder to take off and the outcome is more rustic.

By applying lime wax to a piece of vintage furniture, you can enhance its character and give it a modern, stylish appeal while still preserving its original charm. An easy way to give a surface a whitewashed look, Lime Wax can be put right over a finished surface to protect and color at the same time. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report. Liming wax, often referred to as lime wax or white wax, is a specially formulated product that’s primarily used for enhancing the appearance of wood furniture and other wooden items. On application, Fiddes Liming Wax fills the open wood pores, offering contrasting white tone and emphasizing the grain across the whole surface area, typical of a traditional ‘Limed’ finish.

So this is my finished piece, it’s brought out the grain of the wood beautifully I think and I really, really love it. 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. Liming effect - white Furniture Wax may be applied directly over Fusion Mineral Paint or milk paint. For an even better result use the Liming Brush first to open up the grain, allowing more Liming Wax to enter; spread the Liming Wax over the whole surface and then wipe off after a few minutes. Limewash is one of the oldest paints in history used as far back as 3000 BC in ancient Egyptian times.Earth Safe Finishes manufactures zero VOC, zero heavy metal, non toxic, water-based, odorless products including paints, gesso/primers, varnishes, sealers, stains, waxes, glazes and gel mediums. If you want to adjust the amount of White Wax anywhere, you can do this using Clear Chalk Paint™ Wax – it acts almost like a magic eraser!

In the manufacturing of Real Milk Paint® colors not listed in this report, no other ingredients are added so you can rest assured that your project, no matter the color used, has integrity.Liming wax, a transformative tool for wood refinishing, adds a whitewashed aesthetic and shine to furniture. Another popular use for liming wax is to apply it as a finishing touch after a piece of furniture has been painted.