Limed oak floor is recognisable by its white washed, almost distressed look. Particularly effective in modern settings, limed oak flooring is not only a popular option, it is also extremely versatile from a styling point of view. The signature look of limed oak flooring is thanks to the white wash effect, which effectively lies in the grain of the oak

Although commonly used in modern interiors, limed oak is not a new idea. As a wood preservation process, liming oak goes back hundreds of years. In its early phase, a caustic lime substance was applied to oak to protect it from bugs. As time went on, the white, residual effect of the lime on the wood became a sought after style and at this stage, liming started to be used purely for decorative, rather than protective reasons