Bronze Liming Brush

The Bronze Liming Brush has long-lasting bronze bristles specially designed to open the grain of hardwood before applying liming wax. Opening the grain allows the liming wax to penetrate into the natural pores of the timber, helping to create the distinctive pale grain effect associated with limed oak furniture and other decorative limed finishes.

It is made from long lasting bronze bristles.
Ideal for opening the grain of hardwood before liming.
It has a shaped handle so that it is comfortable to hold.
Suitable for cleaning heavy carvings, mouldings and stone..

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SKU Lib Liming Brush Categories Liberon, Accessories, Antique Restoration, Wood

Bronze Liming Brush is a traditional bronze-bristled brush designed for opening the grain of hardwood before applying liming wax. It is ideal for creating a beautiful limed or whitewashed finish on oak and other open-grained woods.

The long-lasting bronze bristles are also suitable for cleaning heavy carvings, mouldings and stone, making this a useful brush for furniture restoration and decorative finishing.

Uses of the Bronze Liming Brush

The Bronze Liming Brush is ideal for:

Opening the grain of hardwood before applying liming wax
Preparing oak furniture for a limed finish
Creating a whitewashed or limed wood effect
Preparing antique and modern furniture for decorative finishing
Cleaning heavy wood carvings and mouldings
Cleaning suitable stone surfaces

How to Use the Bronze Liming Brush

Ensure the wood is clean, dry and free from any existing wax, polish, varnish or other finish.
Sand the surface where necessary to remove imperfections and prepare the bare wood.
Using the Bronze Liming Brush, work firmly in the direction of the wood grain.
Continue brushing until the grain has been sufficiently opened for the desired effect.
Remove any loose dust or debris before applying your chosen liming wax (Liberon Liming Wax is a good choice).
Apply the Liming Wax using Ultra Fine 0000 Steel Wool or a lint-free cloth, working the wax into the opened grain.
Remove excess wax and buff the surface to complete the limed finish.

Liberon Liming Brush — Using a Liming Brush

Using the Brush for Liming Oak

Oak is particularly suitable for liming because its naturally open grain allows the white wax to settle into the pores of the timber. The more effectively the grain is opened, the more pronounced the resulting limed effect can be.

For the best results, use the Bronze Liming Brush before applying Liming Wax. Always work in the direction of the grain and test the complete process on an inconspicuous area before treating valuable or antique furniture.

Please Note

Always work with the grain rather than across it.
Use appropriate pressure for the timber and finish you are preparing.
Always test on a small, inconspicuous area before use.
For a complete liming system, use with Liberon Liming Wax and Ultra Fine 0000 Steel Wool.
See our helpful step by step guide on how to Lime wood here.

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