Bona Craft Oil

Bona Craft Oil is a unique blend of different vegetable oils, modified for superior impregnation and long-lasting protection of domestic wooden floors, work-tops, wooden furniture and much more. Low in odour, easy to handle and gives a reduced yellowing effect. The formulation is more environmentally responsible than other wood oils, containing little solvents which also means quicker saturation, with fewer applications. EN 71-3 compliant, so it's safe for application on children's toys and countertops.

• Looking for an oil for light commercial grade floors? See Bona Craft Oil 2K

Ensure that the floor or other wood surface to be treated is acclimatised to its end-use environment, well sanded, clean, dry and free from any sanding dust, wax and any other contaminants.

• For filling long, linear gaps or those between floor boards and skirting boards, use Bona Gap Master
• For filing holes, splits, dents and other surface imperfections in large areas of flooring, use Bona Mix and Fill or Bona Mix and Fill Plus

Always do a test area before beginning any project to assess colour and compatibility of the finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.

Allow product to reach room temperature and stir (or shake in the case of Natural) the container thoroughly before use. Optimal application conditions are between 20-25°C and 30-60% relative air humidity. High temperatures and low humidity shorten drying time, low temperatures and high humidity lengthen drying time. Minimum temperature for use is 16°C.

1. Apply the oil thinly using an oil-resistant, rubber-bladed applicator, a Bona Flat Bladed Trowel or a clean, lint-free cloth
2. After 15-30 minutes, make another pass with more oil until the wood does not absorb any more oil
3. The number of treatments needed depends on the type of wood but 1-2 treatments are usually enough - we do not recommend more that 2 coats
4. Buff floors in alternate directions using a buffing machine (150 revs/minute) and a red pad (or green pad for the Natural version)
5. For best results, buff with a Bona WoolPad (300 rev/min) 6-18 hours after the final oil application
6. If floor surfaces look patchy, add a small amount of oil to a cotton cloth, place it under the machine and buff the floor
7. After 1 hour, buff again using a lint-free cotton cloth
8. Remove any excess oil with a clean cotton cloth immediately and allow the surface to dry for a minimum of 24 hours without foot traffic
9. For any wood surfaces where a buffing machine cannot be used for application and buffing, a clean, lint-free cloth will be sufficient. The key is to make sure that the surface is sufficiently buffed and that any excess oil is removed

The room can normally be furnished after 24-48 hours but wait approx. 1 week before covering the surface with carpets or cleaning with wet methods.

Regular Cleaning

Clean the floor regularly using a dry mop and/or a vacuum cleaner. When needed, wipe off with a damp mop with Bona Soap added to the cleaning water. Always clean using as dry a method as possible. Wooden floors must never be soaked with water as this can damage the finish.

As an alternative cleaning method, the Bona Oiled Floor Spray Mop can also be used. This method is particularly ideal for domestic environments.

Maintenance

For maintenance and upkeep of the surface, use Bona Care Oil. To restore worn off colouring it is possible to add 20% of coloured Bona Craft Oil to the Bona Care Oil. The frequency of maintenance oiling is determined by the level of wear and may range from every 3rd year in a domestic environment to a few times a year in a commercial environment.