yep know the finish its basically white pine that has been 'scrubbed" , like it says, what i have done is scrubb it with a 50 /50 solution of clorox and water, then wipe it down with some water nad baking soada to kill the bleach, ( table spoon full to a cup) , let it dry,. then scuff sand it with some 320 , and give it a coat of wax... you can use a colored wax as stated to give it a more antique look, you can also use TSP to scrub it, but the bleach lightens it some, and swells the grain a little more, ( desirable), but it makes for a poor finish, just wax, so i usually use a good oil, like Arm r seal which is a urethane, and pretty clear, apply a couple coats of satin, let it dry then scuff sand it with some 500 or 600, to remove all sheen and give it a coat of wax, it will give you the same look but also some protection, other wise anything will stain it you can use yellow pine as well, which is more durable, and NC has a ton of
, but the scrubbed pine is a scandanavion ( sp) ,thing, people love the stuff... be sure to neutrilize the bleach.. and scrubb it out side, and use protection, using a 00 steel wool pad helps alot... did a whole kitchen this way...