Timber flooring with a whitewashed effect | via http://www.traditionaltimber.co.uk/products-page/victorian-original-pine-boards/lime-washed-fleet-street-pine/
Lime washing gives wood an aged look | via http://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/3696-Classic-Parisian-Swedish-Gustavian-White-Wash-Cafe-Chair-Set-of
The washing process – the underlying wood showing through the semi-transparent wash | via http://ciruelointeriors.com/2012/02/18/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-plus-lime-washed-technique/
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Lime Wash: (or whitewash) is a traditional treatment for wood or masonry made from a slaked lime mixture. In recent years the traditional lime has been replaced by semi-transparent stains or diluted white paint as the favoured method of whitewashing. Matured lime wash gives wood an aged look – the finish is translucent, allowing the wood grain to show through. Furniture with a washed effect is often associated with French Cottage, Shabby Chic, and Coastal styles.
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