Blanchon Hard Wax Oil

Name: Blanchon Hard Wax Oil
Rating: 4.90 (30 reviews)

4.9/5 (30 reviews)

sheen

Ultra-Matt Natural Satin-Natural

size

1L 2.5L

From £41.98

Quantity

A dust proof, natural hard wax oil for interior wooden floors, furniture, worktops and paneling. Penetrates deep into the wood.

Features

A solvent-based, clear hard wax oil for interior wooden floors, worktops and much more
Highly resistant to knocks, scuffs, scratches and liquid spillages
Resistant to dust, dirt and other day to day grime
Based on a blend of vegetable oils and natural waxes
Very High VOC

Brand

Blanchon

Drying time

8 hrs

No. of coats

2 coats

Size

1L, 2.5L

MPN

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Overview

Blanchon Hard Waxoil is a solvent-based, clear hard wax oil for wooden flooring, worktops, furniture, panelling and any other interior solid wood, plywood and cork. It penetrates into the surface to provide long-lasting protection, whilst preserving the wood's natural beauty and elasticity.

Looking for an 'unfinished' look? Try Blanchon Original Wood Environment
Looking for a coloured wood oil? Try Blanchon Hard Wax Oil Tints

Please note: The 'Natural' version of this product produces a 'satin-matt' finish meaning that it has minimal sheen when light reflects off the surface.

Preparation

Ensure that surfaces to be treated are clean, dry and free from any dust, dirt or other surface contaminants. In general, there should be less than 10% moisture content.

Old Timber

Sand old wood flooring back to bare wood with 24 or 36 grit paper, then with a 50 or 60 grit and finish with a 100 to 120 grit
Then treat as new timber

New Timber

Sand back new or bare wood with 120 grit paper
Carefully vacuum the area to remove all traces of sanding dust
Any oil or resin that exudes from exotic woods should be removed with methylated spirit or cellulose thinners

To stain wooden floors and other interior wooden surfaces prior to oiling, consider Blanchon Wood-Ageing Agent, or an alternative water-based / solvent-based wood stain or dye.

Application

Always do a test area before starting any project to assess product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the container at all times. Hard Waxoil is ready to use and does not require diluting or mixing. Shake well before use.

Do not apply to the wood floor if the temperature is lower than 12°C or if the relative humidity is higher than 85%. Never use on wood where the moisture content is higher than 10%. Use only in well ventilated areas. Keep any aquariums and plants away from the environment where the product is being applied.

Apply the Hard Wax Oil thinly with a natural bristle brush or short-haired roller, in the direction of the wood grain
Wipe very regularly as you apply with a clean lint-free cotton cloth (in a circular movement), a buffing machine fitted with a soft beige or white pad, or a polishing machine fitted with soft brushes
To make buffing easier, only work on one small area at a time
Allow 8 - 12 hours drying time before applying the second coat in the same way as the first

The finished area can be subjected to light use 8 - 12 hours after the final coat and fully utilised 2 - 4 days after applying the final coat. It takes 8 to 10 days to fully cure. However, the following precautions should be taken in the first few days of use:

Do not cover (use protective sheets) or lay rugs onto the area
Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner, brush or cloth (do not use impregnated fabrics)
Do not move heavy furniture around
Immediately wipe up any water or other liquid spillages and take particular care with flower pots
Subsequently, appropriate protective measures (i.e. felt pads) should be taken for table and chair legs or other objects which could mark the floor
If applicable, a quality doormat at the entrance will be of benefit
A wood floor needs the right environment and a room temperature of 19 - 21°C and 50% - 65% relative air humidity are ideal

Please Note: On previously stained wood, the traffic on the floor will determine how the shade evolves over time. Wood floor maintenance should be carried out regularly and thoroughly to ensure long lasting protection and decoration.

Aftercare

Regular Cleaning

Remove dust regularly using a dry microfibre mop or vacuum cleaner. Stains and marks can be easily removed with a dedicated floor cleaner and a damp floor mop or cloth. Never soak wooden floors with water.

Deep Cleaning

Wipe wood floors with a damp mop or lint-free cloth using diluted Blanchon Natural Soap or Blanchon Lagoon Cleaner, for frequent cleaning
Work on one area at a time, rinsing the microfibre mop or cloth regularly. It should always be well wrung out to avoid getting the wood floor too wet

This should be carried out from once a week on light traffic floors or more frequently for heavy traffic areas.

Maintenance

Maintenance should be carried out when the Hard Wax Oil finish begins to look tired or worn. On high traffic wood floors, regular maintenance may be boosted by applying a thin coat of Blanchon Maintenance Oil or Blanchon Universal Maintenance Oil and buffed if required, either by hand or with a floor buffing machine.

Allow 15 days before the first maintenance treatment to allow Blanchon Hard Waxoil to fully cure. The polished area should be fully use-able in 4 - 8 hours.

Repair

For small areas with specific damage (cigarette burns, impact damage etc.) lightly sand with 120 grit sandpaper to remove the damage and then re-apply Blanchon Hard Wax Oil.

For larger areas or wood floors that have not been maintained as frequently as their use requires, a general sanding can be done using a buffing machine fitted with a sanding disc (about 120 grit) before applying a coat of undiluted Hard Waxoil. Polish by hand or with a buffing machine.

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Good stuff

Haven't had time to compare this to the previous product by Fiddes that I used for years. It goes on nicely, feels good. That's all I can say yet

Good stuff

Goes on smoothly, looks good and gives a resilient finish. I have used it for kitchen worktops and floors.

Yummy stuff (we didn't eat it)

Really nice oil, sinks right in and leaves a crisp and dry finish in a reasonably quick time.

Great product

Very liquid and easy to apply. Initially looks like it changes the paint colour slightly but don't worry, when it dries there is no difference. Seals paint well and clear in colour. I used it on a hand painted mural and painted flooring. Nice dead matt finish on matt emulsion. No sheen at all. Exactly what I wanted and no other product as good. I have been hand painting murals for 35 years. Leave a generous drying time between coats for best results. Only comment is that the smell of oil lasted a week or so.

Best hard wax oil hands down

I use this product every week, when I finish oak cabinetry for clients. I wipe it on with an old piece of cloth. It dries pretty quickly to a beautiful honey colour. Zero to no odour. I've used loads of hard wax oils including osmo, fiddes, liberon and others. This hard wax oil is hands down the best.

Great finish, economical

I used Blanchon Hard Wax Oil to restore a sunbleached oak floor in a conservatory, the room is 6 metres x 3 metres, I applied 3 coats of the oil with a cloth pad and only used half of the tin - I was very surprised how economical the oil was and it dried with a great finish

Smooth Operation

Easy to apply. Not very smelly. Lasts. Ages.

Easy to use, very consistent ,a great flow.

Quick drying, a hard wearing finish a lovely sheen. And easy to use

Blanchon Hard Wax oil has worked really well on our wooden engineered floor

This product has brought our dried and faded oak floor back to life. I am really pleased that I tried this product, and I would use again. I can’t review its longevity as I have only had it on the door for a few weeks, but so far it is holding up really well.

The Best !

There is a so huge quality gap between this product and the others ! ( I tried once a British one ! Oh dear! I have a lovely old oak flooring Every 3 years I use Blanchon and the layers just make it more beautiful

No1

Best product for wooden desks, floor, kitchen tops, etc.

I love using this product

I love using this product, I sanded down my kitchen island and added a couple of coats, once really dry I fine sanded again and did a final coat. I love the caress my island now and it’s really improved this central feature of my kitchen.

Easy to apply

A matt finish (which is what I wanted). Easy to apply on floors and furniture items - hopefully it will be hardwearing.

Excellent

Excellent product very hard wearing and very easy to apply

Good

Prompt service and quick delivery from Wood Finishes Direct

Really good product

Used a few wax oil finishes but this is by far the best I've tried. Used on oak kitchen worktops it penetrates well and a few months on is standing up well to daily use

Versatile and very useful

Blanchon Oils are fantastic to apply & I find are thin compared to other hard wax oil brands. The benefits are value for money as they tend to go a very long way. I use the ultra matt over the top of the other tints in their range if I want to achieve a more 'natural' matt appearance without effecting performance, so very versatile. Also I tried mixing this product 50/50 with Osmo Oil Raw 3044 and it was spot on to retail a natural colour on oak, took a while to dry but looked great afterwards. I found the Osmo Raw on its own had too much white pigment that was visible once dry, mixing with this product seems to fix that problem and make the oak look very natural.

Good coverage and very good result

Provided the existing oil is cleaned up properly on existing floors, this makes a world of difference to the look of the room and 'wakes it up' with 1 day's work required. Well worth the money.

Excellent product, Rapid delivery

Very helpful research video comparing different finishes helped decision. Have used it on new oak doors and most impressed. Easy to apply and dries quickly to resilient finish after only one coat. It has enhanced the grain and rays in the wood. We shall be using it on some new oak flooring and hope it will be as good with an extra coat or two for durability.

Did what it said on the tin!

Very easy to use and good finish.

Easy application, quality finish

Installing a new bare oak staircase I was looking to match the honeyed colour and finish of our oak flooring. The Blanchon hard wax is smooth and easy to apply evenly, has a nice satin finish and turned a pleasant honeyed colour. Expensive per volume, but worth paying for a quality finish.

Excellent product, easy to apply, good hard finish.

Best for my solid oak T&G flooring. Fantastic durable finish.

The product is very good. Goes on smoothly and not too orange. Rather a honey glow

I would rate the product. It goes on nicely. Brush cleans up easily with white spirit. I have had it on my work top for 6 months now. It resists most stains although I did spill a kitchen worktop cleaner on it and it melted through the varnis. However I just sanded it down and reapplied a couple of coats and you can't tell. I think you need at least 3 thinly applied coats

Easy to use, clean, provides good floor protection - just what we wanted

we were looking to make newly sanded floorboards match old floor, natural Blanchon Hard Wax Oil on top of their Smoked Oak worked perfectly. Dries quickly without sticky areas, the stain is easy to apply also. Would recommend highly.

Just need mor application on soft wood

If you doing something like plywood floor then you need less like 3 times applications

Coverage was good, easy to apply and good drying times.

Weâ€™d tried other products for our wooden floor, some were messy to apply and left a sticky residue. This product has restored our floor and made us appreciate why we chose wood. It was easy to apply. It dried in the stated time. The coverage was good, any missed parts were easily covered with the second coat. The natural colour and low sheen was what we wanted and the product delivered this