Lime washing is a specialised skill that softens the natural colour of the timber creating a coastal feel and stylish charm. It enhances the look of timber flooring by highlighting the natural grains, knots, and veins. In addition, it protects the wood and makes them last for a long time. Timber flooring professionals may apply two or more layers of lime, depending upon the degree of a whitening effect you desire. Before that, they will sand and polish your timber floors to prepare for limewashing. By doing so, the colour sinks deep into the wooden floorboards.
