{"product_id":"woca-softwood-lye-2-5l","title":"WOCA Softwood Lye 2.5L","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWOCA Softwood Lye\u003c\/strong\u003e is a water-based treatment designed to reduce yellowing and preserve the natural light appearance of softwood surfaces. It is used as a primer for unfinished or newly sanded interior timber such as floors, stairs, furniture, and panels, helping to enhance the wood grain while creating a clean whitewashed effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulated with white pigments, Softwood Lye helps maintain the wood’s original light tones and prevents natural yellowing over time. It is suitable for most softwoods, including pine, spruce, and pitch pine. When applied to larch, it produces a distinctive antique grey-brown finish. This product is not suitable for hardwood surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter treatment is required with either oil or soap to achieve full protection and final appearance. The final colour development continues to evolve over 1–2 months after application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimises yellowing of softwood surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserves and enhances light natural wood tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreates a whitewashed appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains white pigments for colour protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for pine, spruce, and pitch pine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal primer for interior timber surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMust be finished with oil or soap after application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor softwood use only (not suitable for hardwood)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal colour develops over 1–2 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires after-treatment for protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVOC:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 g\/L (max VOC content A\/g (WB): 30 g\/L)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDensity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.00–1.10 g\/ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13–14\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–12 m²\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e +15°C to +25°C (approx. 50% relative humidity)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 years\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5L\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorksteps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unfinished woodwork must be clean, dry and finely sanded (grit 100-120) before applying the lye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways remember to test on a less visible spot to check the compatibility of the surface with the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003eShake 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003eApply 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 10-12 m²\/L of wood. Leave wood to dry for approx. 6-12 hours at 20°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003eDe-nib standing fibres and remove excess pigments with a medium e.g. green or bordeaux, sanding polishing pad. Remove the sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-indent: -1.3em; padding-left: 1.3em;\"\u003eFinish the wood surface with a WOCA oil or soap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftwood Lye can assume a greenish colour, which will disappear in the course of time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/9767\/3261\/files\/Softwood_Lye_MSDS_EN_MP2029.pdf?v=1780240086\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/9767\/3261\/files\/Safety-Data-Sheet_160x160.jpg?v=1774357919\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/9767\/3261\/files\/MP2029_50_TechnicalDS_EN_Softwood_Lye.pdf?v=1780240085\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/9767\/3261\/files\/Technical-Data-Sheet_26f65579-75c5-405f-b262-9b3f3c46cc91_160x160.jpg?v=1774357910\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/9767\/3261\/files\/MP2031_50_TechnicalDS_EN_Oil_Refreshing_Soap.pdf?v=1780152263\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Woca Australia Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44204852445229,"sku":"500225A","price":97.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/9767\/3261\/files\/Woca-Softwood-Lye-2_5L.jpg?v=1759103534","url":"https:\/\/www.alexlindflooringsupplies.com.au\/products\/woca-softwood-lye-2-5l","provider":"Alex Lind Flooring Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}