Pickling (sometimes called "liming") is a finishing technique that lightens dark wood or older wood that has darkened naturally over time. Essentially a pickled finish is a white stain applied to the ...

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Q–One room in my house has pecan-chestnut wood paneling on the walls. This wood has been finished with shellac or varnish of some kind. How can I apply a ”pickled” finish to this wood? A–Pickling is ...

Is the sponged-wall look an appealing one? Is the pickled look attractive? Is wood graining desirable? Would you like the look of a rich suede wall? Is paying to have any of this done professionally ...