Hard Wax Oil

Versatile Hardwax oil offering exceptional protection on most wooden surfaces

Hard Wax Oil Overview

Hard wax oil produces a quick-drying, water repellent, natural finish that will not peel or flake. With a blend of natural oils and waxes, hardwax oil offers exceptional durability and resistance to any interior area subject to a high degree of wear. Suitable for use most interior wooden surfaces including wooden flooring, kitchen worktops and cupboards, skirting, spindles, doors, furniture and even unsealed terracotta tiles and quarry tiles due to their porous, wood-like properties.

Coverage

For 1 coat allow 24/sq Mtr per litre. Coverage depends on temperature, application and the wood being finished. Typical coverage:

• 1lt: Large wardrobe with 2 coats - outside surfaces only.
• 2.5lt: Medium floor with 2 coats based on 7mtrs x 4mtrs (23ft x 13ft)
• 5lt: Large wooden floor with 2 coats based on 8mtrs x 7mtrs (26ft x 23ft approx)

Preparation

We recommend that you test a small area first. Ensure that all surfaces are clean, dry and free from any previous finishes before applying the Hard Wax Oil. If required, sand area with 150 grade sandpaper or finer, then remove any residual dust.

Application

Hard Wax Oil can be applied directly from the tin onto a prepared surface with a good quality paint brush, cloth or mohair roller. No thinner or primer is required.

Fiddes Hard Wax Oil is ideally applied in a well ventilated area at room temperature. For best results, and maximum protection we recommend 2-3 coats.

• First Coat: Stir the hard wax oil thoroughly before and during use. Apply THINLY and work into the wood following the direction of the grain. Remove any excess hard wax oil immediately with a cloth.
• Second Coat: Apply a thin second coat once the first has dried. Once dry the surface can be buffed with a dry cloth to improve the shine.

Colours and Colour matching

All Hardwax oil colours come in a satin finish, whilst clear is available in Matt, Stain and Gloss. It is possible to create different colours by mixing the clear and pigmented oils together. i.e. Mixing 50% Antique with 50% Clear oil will achieve a light oak shade.

Wax Oil Drying Times

A thin coat of Hard Wax Oil will dry in around 2-3 hours, a medium coat normally dries in around 4-6 hours in a well-ventilated warm room. Allow a longer drying time in cold, damp or humid conditions. Remove any excess oil to avoid extended drying times.

Maintaining your finish

For general maintainance clean your Hard Wax Oil finish with a damp (not wet) cloth, leave for a few minutes, then buff dry.

Repairing damaged areas

Scuffs, stains, marks and damages can be easily "repaired".

• Minor Blemishes can be removed by buffing with a cloth or brush as well as vacuuming
• Light damage such as stains can easily repaired by lightly sanding and re-applying a fresh coat of Hard Wax Oil
• Heavy damage including scratches can be easily 'repaired' by sanding the affected area back to the original wooden surface then re-applying a fresh coat of the Hardwax oil

Packaging

Please note: This product is occasionally decanted into our own tins under the Manns label. The gloss version is always sold in our Mann's label although it is compatible with the other hard wax oils and of comparable quality.

Non-toxic

Fiddes Hardwax Oil has been tested in accordance with the BS3900 G5 and BS 3900 E15 standards meaning it is highly resistant to liquids and wear. It has also passed the EN71 Toy Safety Test making it suitable for application onto childrens toys.

Colours Available

American, Antique, Clear - Gloss, Clear - Matt, Clear - Satin, Dark Oak, English, Medium Oak, Onyx, Walnut, Whiskey, White