Fiddes Liming Paste is a water-based wood treatment used to create a traditional whitewashed or limed finish, particularly on oak and pine. The white paste settles into the open grain and pores of the timber, highlighting the natural grain pattern to produce a distinctive pale finish. Quick-drying and easy to apply, it can be left as a whitewash effect or sealed with Hard Wax Oil, lacquer, wax or White Shellac Polish. Supplied in a 1kg tin.
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Fiddes Liming Paste is a water-based wood treatment designed to create a traditional whitewashed or limed finish on timber, particularly oak and pine. It works by settling into the open grain and pores of the wood, highlighting the natural grain pattern with a distinctive white finish.
Often used in furniture restoration and decorative wood finishing, liming paste gives timber a pale, traditional limed appearance while allowing the natural character of the wood to remain visible.
The finish can be left as a whitewash effect or protected with a suitable topcoat such as Hard Wax Oil, lacquer, wax or White Shellac Polish.
Fiddes Liming Paste is particularly effective on open-grained woods where the paste can settle into the natural pores and grain.
It is commonly used on:
The final appearance will depend on the timber, its grain and the preparation of the surface.
For the best results, the timber should be properly prepared before applying the liming paste.
Once the desired limed effect has been achieved, Fiddes Liming Paste can be left as a pale finish or over-coated to help protect the treated surface.
Suitable finishing options include:
Always ensure the liming paste is sufficiently dry and follow the instructions for the chosen finishing product.
Although both products create a limed appearance, liming paste and liming wax are used in different ways.
Fiddes Liming Paste is worked into the open grain of bare timber, where the white paste settles into the pores to create a traditional whitewashed effect. It can then be left as a pale finish or sealed with a suitable topcoat.
Liming Wax is a wax-based product used to create a white limed effect, particularly on open-grained timber. It is another option for customers looking to highlight the grain and achieve a decorative white finish.
Fiddes Liming Paste is used to create a traditional whitewashed or limed finish on wood. The white paste settles into the open grain and pores of the timber, highlighting its natural grain pattern.
Yes. Oak is particularly suitable because its open grain allows the white paste to settle into the pores, creating the characteristic limed appearance.
Yes. Fiddes Liming Paste can also be used on suitable pine timber to create a pale, whitewashed effect.
Yes. The timber needs to be bare, clean, dry and free from previous coatings. Existing finishes should be removed before application.
Apply liberally with a lint-free cloth using circular motions to work the paste into the grain. Remove the excess with a dry buffing cloth, working in the direction of the grain. A slightly damp cloth can be used if necessary.
Yes. Once the liming paste is complete and sufficiently dry, it can be over-coated with Hard Wax Oil, lacquer, wax or White Shellac Polish.
Yes. It can be left to create a pale whitewashed effect, although a suitable protective finish may be desirable depending on how the wood will be used.
Liming paste is worked into the open grain of bare timber and can be sealed with a suitable topcoat. Liming wax is a wax-based product used to create a decorative white limed effect on wood.
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