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Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural

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Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural

4.9/5 (236 reviews)
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A durable, hard wax oil that better retains the natural, untreated look of lighter coloured timbers such as oak and pine.

Features

  • A versatile interior wood oil designed to better retain the natural, untreated look of bare wood
  • Dries to a tough, durable, finish
  • Ideal for pine, oak and other light colour woods
  • Perfect for interior floors, doors & worktops
  • Scratch, scuff, dirt, stain and liquid resistant
  • Will not crack, flake, peel or blister
  • Safe for humans, animals and plants when dry
  • Very High V.O.C
Brand
Fiddes
Drying time
4 hrs
No. of coats
2 coats
Size
250ml, 1L, 2.5L, 45ml sample
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Overview

Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural is designed to offer a more natural, "untreated" look, drying to a satin-finish, or, if using the "Ultra Raw" option, a matt finish. Made from a blend of natural vegetable oils and waxes and suitable for use on most interior wooden surfaces, including wooden floors, doors, kitchen worktops, cupboards, skirting boards, spindles and furniture.

This product is better suited to lighter coloured timbers such as Pine, Oak, Beech etc. If used on dark exotic hardwoods such as Teak, Mahogany, Iroko or Ipe it could leave a milky, slightly white appearance to the timber.

Preparation

Ensure surfaces to be treated are clean, dry and free from dust, dirt or any other surface contaminants prior to application of Hard Wax Oil Natural.

  • Existing oiled surfaces should be sanded back to bright, clean wood
  • Existing wax coatings should be removed with a wax and polish remover then lightly sanded
  • Pre-existing paints, varnishes and sealers must be completely removed via sanding or using a suitable paint and varnish remover
  • Fill in any holes or gaps in wooden floors with an appropriate filler
  • To protect against mould and blue stain in moist surroundings, pre-treat with a suitable interior wood preservative, if necessary

Application

The video below demonstrates the application of the standard clear Hard Wax Oil. Although the application process will be the same for the 'Natural' version, the end result shown in this video shows the darker, slightly damp appearance of the standard clear oil.

Always do a test area before starting any project to check compatibility and suitability. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times. Stir thoroughly before and periodically during use. For the best results only apply at room temperatures.

  1. Apply with a natural bristle brush, lint-free cloth, microfibre roller or floor finish applicator
  2. Apply thinly and evenly, working the oil into the wood grain
  3. Remove any excess oil immediately with a clean, lint-free cloth
  4. Allow the first coat to fully dry, then apply a second coat as above

Please Note: Over application will result in a 'white wash' finish and in the worst cases white swirls, brush marks and a sticky or tacky surface.

Aftercare

Please note: This product is not compatible with the Fiddes Floor Reviver Kit. Use of this on top of surfaces treated with Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural will cause the finish to yellow.

Regular Cleaning

For day to day cleaning, surfaces treated with Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural can be dry wiped, swept or vacuumed.

Deep Cleaning

To clean surface scuffs, marks and stains, use Fiddes Floor Surface Cleaner and a damp (not wet) microfibre cloth or mop.

Please Note: Although Fiddes Cleaner is named 'Floor Surface Cleaner' it can be used on any surface treated with Fiddes Hard Wax Oil, including floors, furniture, table tops and kitchen worktops.

Alternatively, Fiddes Wood Surface Cleaner Spray can be used on these other surfaces.

Oiled or waxed floors and surfaces should never be cleaned with steam cleaners or steam mops as they can damage or strip the finish and potentially damage the wood.

Repair

Scuffs, stains, marks and minor scratches can be quickly and easily repaired.

  • Minor scuffs and blemishes can usually be removed by wiping over with a slightly damp microfibre cloth
  • Light damage such as stains can be easily repaired by lightly sanding the affected area and re-applying a fresh, thin coat of Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural
  • Heavy damage including scratches can be easily 'repaired' by sanding the affected area, back to the bare wood if necessary and re-applying a fresh coat of Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural

FAQ

Does Fiddes Natural darken the wood ?

Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural (previously known as Oak Lightening) is formulated to keep the timber looking very much like its natural state without the usual darkening effect which is associated with using a clear oil.

What is the difference between Natural and Ultra Raw?

The Ultra Raw Fiddes Hard Wax Oil formula dries to a matt sheen, whereas the Natural variation dries to a soft satin sheen.

Datasheets

  • 5 stars: 213 (90%)
  • 4 stars: 21 (9%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Ms Sally Reynolds
Great product.

The wood is good quality, and the brackets are fabulousm

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Frances Macfarlane
Easy to use and looks lovely.

Used on floorboards and it looks lovely . Waiting the full 7 days before putting rug and dining table back . Love the Ultra Raw which has a Matt look but still a slight sheen which l like ,possibly as it’s a bright room . The product is easy to use and very forgiving on my floorboards which have had nothing on them before. Glad l took time to find right tools for job .Long handled smooth roller for floor made the job very easy and used nothing with fluff that could stick to floor , then wiped off excess. Wear gloves as product is difficult to clean off hands.

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s frederick
Happy customer

Easy to use and it deffo brought the natural colour of my table back to life so one happy bunny

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Jo Read
Great product

Easy to use and gives a lovely finish with a slight dheen.

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Andrew John Glastonbury
Excellent. Followed the instructions and got the result expected.

Perfect for the maple floor in our kitchen.

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Deborah Phillips
Fast & Perfect

Needed this speedily and it arrived the next day. Excellent service. A1

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Eleonora
Best Customer Support Ever

I haven’t finished my project yet, since I had some issues. So I cannot really give a proper review of the product itself, but definitely I want to review the customer service team and in particular Georigie. Efficient, knowledgeable, fast reply. I’m confident I can fox the issue with their advice. I highly recommend them whatever product you have to buy. The product itself looks nice finish, but you need to follow the instructions properly.

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Sonia Jones
Keeps the oak finish light as if nothing were on it.

Perfect light, almost raw finish has been kept on my oak worktop.

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Hilary Smith
Excellent advise given

Samples received. Excellent advice for what product I needed for oak veneer doors. Goods sent promptly.

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Amber
The tins hard to open

The wax is great, but you really need the right brush as it’s hard to fix without resanding. I had some left over and the tin was difficult to reopen/close as the wax had sealed it.

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Mrs D Warwick Jones
Easy to use. A little goes a long way.

Wood that has been treated with this product not been in use long enough to really say how good it is yet. But it's the company's help and advice that makes it worthwhile. I may well have bought inappropriate wood finishes had I not taken their advice.

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PeteH
A good price for a quality product.

Good quality hard wax oil. Easy to handle and leaves a beautiful, even, finish. I’m using it as a sealer under a wax finish.

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Mr Shephard
Great product! Worked well, easy to use, looks great!

Great product! Worked well, easy to use, looks great!

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Michael Harris
Quality product

Trust it and get what you pay for. Quality is not cheap ?

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Mr Y
Easy to apply and dried to a very good finish.

I purchased this oil to re-finish a pine door and door lining after sanding back to to previous oil finish. I applied 2 coats sparingly with a lint free cloth, and achieved a very smooth Matt finish. The oil flows readily and care in needed around mouldings and crevices in the wood to avoid the oil collecting and drying as it will to a white finish.

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Mark
Perfect for the job - trying to match an unknown floor finish. This matches perfectly.

Easy to apply, lovely finish and dries quickly - perfect.

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Michael Williams
Very happy with service

Easy to apply and just the finish I needed for my table

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Bridget Holtom
Love it

I really appreciated the detailed support and advice but then was disappointed to learn I had been sold the most expensive product and so much of it that I was called up as you thought I was a trader. Then to have to pay to return it as well was also disappointing. I felt at first empowered with my project but then patronised as a woman and slightly taken advantage of.

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Mrs Louise Campbell
Lovely product

Stunning colour especially when applied over woca lye (see my review for that)

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Andre
Great product

Easy to apply and dries in about five hours to a clear sheen

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Peter Lowe
Excellent

This was an excellent product. Very easy to use and dries to a beautiful matt finish. Use very sparingly as it says on the tin!

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Michael Demetriou
Excellent product

Easy to apply, low odour, beautiful finish if wood sanded properly. Using in bathroom after being advised that this was far better for that useage than varnish. Two coats leaves floor basically impervious and areas of oiled floor can be re-finished at any time without having to sand it all off. Would always use this now - won't ever use varnish again!

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Beth
Just right

Really pleased. Easy to apply with a brush and then wipe excess with a cloth. Dries quickly but be sure to ventilate the room. We were restoring our bedroom floorboards and it's turned out great. A smooth finish without the gloss of varnish. I'm glad this 'Natural' option was available because our pine boards were already towards the orange side in places. It dried natural-looking with a lovely warm honey tone that matches our oak bed perfectly. It looks high quality and seems durable. 1L tin was enough for 2 coats in our average size bedroom.

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Opal Ceccato
Lovely range of colours, easy to apply

Lovely range of colours, easy to apply

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Tim S
Easy to apply and dries quickly

Used this on a new banister rail after using it for doors when house was refurbished 10 years ago. The current product is not as waxy (or thick) as previously - previously it needed buffing after application - so I will apply a separate wax to build up the finish.

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Michelle Furniss
Natural finish

I used this on oak veneer doors. Was looking for something that was not a wet look finish or to dark and orange looking. This is perfect, the doors have a natural look and just a touch darker. Really happy with the finish. If you love your doors and don't want them to look much different,than this is the one

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Terence King
Great product, great service

Used this company several times and they always exceed expectations

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sarah rudkin
Arrived quick, good amount in the sachet to work with

Arrived quick, good amount in the sachet to work with

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James Coulling
A great wax oil

I have been using Fiddes wax oils for years, and they are one of the best.

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Louise Gray
Excellent product and finish

... and speedy delivery. Great purchase experience all round.

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Jennifer Bennett
Excellent finish, just as hoped!

First time using, it was easy to brush onto small, turned spindles and larger areas alike; dried fairly quickly and evenly as long as you don’t let it run in globs. I was able to apply a protective finish in two coats to a new, raw alder and pine spinning wheel with the most natural veil of colour preserving the natural blonde colour of the wood as closely as possible. But it also remains tough when it comes to wiping off excess oil! Perfect. Definitely recommend for subtle but effective protection to raw and interior wood. Still have some left for new bobbins and any future lazy kate.

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D Embo
Excellent product. Better finish than competitors in my opinion.

I used this as a top coat after treated my oak floors with Fiddes white hard wax oil. Beautiful muted finish to my floors.

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