TREATEX Hardwax Oil Ultra Clear Satin 500ml

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Symmetry: One tried-and-tested formula is to place an accent piece in the middle of the mantel, and then flank it either side with smaller, matching items. The mirror image it creates will look neat and precise. The Blanchon Hard Waxoil and the Fiddes Hardwax Oil finishes both provided an enhanced look, not far off a two coat finish. Complies with regulation DIN 68861-1B: Resistance to spills of water, wine, beer, coffee, tea, fizzy drinks etc

With so many different floor finishes on the market at the moment, we thought it was about time that we sorted out which are best. Application of the first coats were all done under warm conditions where the sun was shining onto the board. These conditions remained the same for all of the finishes. Treatex Hardwax Oil Traditional - Clear Satin hours after application, each finish was then cleaned in the same way as before, using the Wash and Care product. As unforeseen circumstances can, on rare occasions, cause delivery issues, we do not recommend booking any tradesmen until your items have been delivered.Treatex Hardwax Oil is an oil-based wood finish designed for interior use. Unlike other types of oil, hardwax oil provides an aesthetically pleasing and very natural looking finishing method, without forming a “plastic”-esque film over the wood (which can obscure its grain and texture). Manufactured with a combination of natural oils and waxes, its exceeding popularity is down to its ability to simultaneously enhance and protect the natural features of a wooden surface. How Will Treatex Hardwax Oil Enhance the Appearance of My Wood Mantelpiece? To apply hardwax oil, you should use a brush, roller, or cloth. It is important to work in small sections, applying the wax oil evenly and spreading it out thinly. Excess oil should then be wiped away with a cloth, and care should be taken to ensure that no areas are missed or overlapped. Drying Time

will cover approximately 20m² in one coat / 12m² in two coats depending on the timber and method of application. Although all of the finishes were generally easy to apply, the thin nature of the Treatex Hardwax Oil Traditional - Clear Satin made it slightly more difficult to apply.

Unlike the first coat, we decided to test the second coat of all the finishes under cooler conditions in a shaded area. It is common for people to have concerns about incorporating real wood floors, worktops and other surfaces into their home, especially since the pandemic when wipeable, sterile surfaces became the go-to. However, hardwax oil can help to ensure that interior wooden surfaces are just as hard-wearing, safe, and easy to clean and maintain as laminates, stones or metals are. The Benefits of Hardwax Oil Easy to Apply Apply the 2nd coat using a good quality brush or microfibre roller. This coat must not be applied until the first coat is dry. Treatex Colour Tones / Hardener / Thinner / Natural Hardwax Oil / Wax Polish / Floor Care / Preparation Cleaner / R12 Anti-Slip additive.​ This blog will take you through what hardwax oil is, how it works, why it represents an excellent choice for wood treatment, and how Treatex can help. What is Hardwax Oil?

Despite the test including the likes of vinegar and relish, they were easily removed after 2 hours. From the results of the first test, we decided that the hard wax oil finishes had clearly had it too easy! Unlike the above hard wax oil and varnish brands, the Rubio Monocoat requires a slightly different application process. Again this product is a hard wax oil, but has been designed so that only the one coat is required. Like many of the finishes before it, the Bona HD was defeated by the washing up liquid. After just two hours it had marked and stripped the finish. The Liberon Floor Varnish provided the most drastic colour change of them all, producing a dark shiny finish.

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Treatex Hardwax Oil is available in two key models. Whilst both possess different properties, they both achieve consistently fantastic results. Treatex Hardwax Oil Ultra (Natural) Like with the first coat, the differences between the finishes became even more apparent after the application of a second coat. If you prefer to protect light timbers whilst changing the unfinished colour as little as possible then Treatex Hardwax Oil Ultra Natural can be applied as a base coat underneath two coats of Treatex Clear Hardwax Oil Ultra to neutralise the warming effect.

Therefore, for the second test, we decided to increase the length of time the various condiments were left on the board - rather than being a short two hours, we left them for 48 hours. After leaving all of the finishes for a couple of weeks to fully harden, our next job was to test their durability and resistance against various sauces and stains to see how easy they were to clean. As one of the top suppliers of wood finishes in the UK, Europe, and Australasia, we have also been committed to providing comprehensive and caring customer service. Our team is always on hand to assist you with any questions or queries in a friendly, honest, and knowledgeable manner.

With long-lasting protection against scratches, stains, and wear, hardwax oil is also resistant to water and household chemicals. Because of this, it is a good choice for use on kitchen countertops, tabletops, and other high-use areas. Enhances Natural Beauty