Resistance to spills of water, wine, beer, coffee, tea, fizzy drinks etc. Complies with regulation 68861-1B
Suitable for Children’s Toys: DIN EN71-3
Contains no biocides, preservatives or carcinogens
Tinted with Natural white pigments
Low odour - meets with VOC emissions regulations
Should not be used on darker timbers
Suitable for: Internal use
Recommended timbers: Most lighter coloured timbers e.g. Oak, Ash, Beech, Birch, Maple, Sycamore etc. (Pines/softwoods may be better treated with Treatex Colour Tone Ultra Spruce, followed by Hardwax Oil Ultra Clear.
Applications: Floors, doors, stairs, worktops, woodturning, skirting, furniture, instruments etc.
Coverage
0.5L will cover approximately 10m² in one coat / 6m² in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
1L will cover approximately 20m² in one coat / 12m² in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
2.5L will cover approximately 50m² in one coat / 30m² in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
1L will cover approximately 3 doors in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
Preparation
Ensure any previous finishes have been fully sanded off using 80 grit up to 120 grit sandpaper. Do NOT wash the surface with white spirit etc. or water after sanding. All sawdust should be removed with a hoover or tac cloth. Ensure that enough product has been purchased to complete the work as required. If applying to a floor with underfloor heating, make sure that the heating has off long enough for the floor to cool (at least 24hrs) and don’t switch on until the Hardwax Oil has dried sufficiently. If you are applying Hardwax Oil Ultra Soft White as a top coat over Treatex Colour Tone Spruce, ensure the Spruce coat has been applied and allowed to dry and that no longer than 24 hours has passed.
Application
Stir tin(s) thoroughly before applying. Evenly apply the first coat with a good quality brush (Treatex brushes are available) or a short pile micro fibre roller. If applied too thickly, the final finish may leave a slightly white/hazy finish. Leave to dry for 3-6 hours, allowing sufficient ventilation to the room will ensure a reliable drying time. Once dry, apply a second coat and leave to dry. The surface should be fine for careful use after 8 hours.
Furniture can be place on floors after approximately 18 hours. Breathable covers e.g cardboard, rugs etc. should not be placed down for 72 hours, non-breathable, vapour proof coverings such as plastic sheeting should not be placed over the surface for at least 14 days.
Hardwax Oil Soft White can also be applied over Colour Tone Ultra ‘Spruce’ to produce a slightly whiter finish. It should not be used over any of the other Colour Tone range. The final sheen of Hardwax Oil Ultra Soft White is matt. If you want a different sheen level, a single coat of Hardwax Oil Ultra clear can be applied on top.
Brushes can be cleaned with white spirit or Treatex Thinners. Make sure a trial application has been done before treating the whole surface to make sure you are happy with the appearance. Sanding at finer grits (180 grit and above) can start to burnish the surface of the timber and reduce the ability for Hardwax oil to penetrate and dry properly, leading to a potential uneven finish.