Liming wax is not easy to come by . . . I had to order it online. But I found it to be extremely easy to use - you literally just wipe it on. Luckily, the finish on the sideboard was pretty worn so it soaked up the wax. If you have a well-sealed piece some sanding might be involved. After a little bit of tweaking (at first my daughter said it looked like it should be in a haunted house), I got the finish about right. I had to live with it a while, but it's grown on me and now I think I like it. Here's the finished product:
There's a little bit of glare from my flash but you get the idea. It's actually pretty subtle.
I've seen a lot of "limed" pieces lately . . .
This Julian Chichester piece that was recently featured on One Kings Lane.
This Wisteria table via Chattafabulous.
So what do you think? Is liming for you?
7 comments:
It looks beautiful. I love seeing projects like this.
I like that! Great job!
I am so not into my dining table. It is a Drexel piece so it's not cheap, but I don't like the high shine. I'm much more casual than that. I would love a way to "dull" it up. It's either that or sell it and get something old and banged up. :)
Kathy...it looks great! I am glad you finally found something to lime!
love it and liming. Our table is limed but on raw wood.
Hi Kathy - thanks for the shoutout! I got some of the liming wax myself a few weeks ago. I tried it on a pine table and the change was so subtle it wasn't worth the effort. I also put it on the inside of a swedish cabinet I have where the wood was unfinished - and I love it - much more noticeable. I think your sideboard looks great!
Love this furniture make-over. So will you be attending Lavish. Hope to meet you if you are. If not, I'm definitely digging your blog too. Looking forward to reading more!!! xo, Cristi
I would lime everything in my house if I had the time! Your grandmother's sideboard looks great.
Teresa
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