250ml Hard Wax Oil - Natural (Oak Lightening)

Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural is designed to better retain the natural, untreated appearance of wood whilst offering a high degree of protection. Made from a blend of natural vegetable oils and waxes it dries to a tough, durable, satin-finish. Suitable for use on most interior wooden surfaces, including wooden floors, doors, kitchen worktops, cupboards, skirting boards, spindles and furniture.

Please Note: Fiddes also market and label this product as "Oak Lightening".

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.

• A versatile interior wood oil designed to better retain the natural, untreated look of bare wood
• Dries to a tough, durable, satin-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

Ensure that surfaces to be treated are clean, dry and free from any previous finishes before applying Hard Wax Oil.

• If required, existing oiled surfaces can be cleaned or de-greased with a lint free or microfibre cloth dampened with methylated or white spirit
• If required, sand the wood surface with 120 - 150 grade sandpaper, then remove any residual sanding dust
• Existing varnishes and sealers must be completely removed by sanding or with a suitable paint or varnish remover
• Fill in any holes or gaps in wooden floors with Fiddes Floor Repair Kit or other suitable wood filler
• To protect against mould and blue stain in moist surroundings, pre-treat with a suitable interior wood preservative

Application

Always do a test area before starting any project to assess product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times. No thinner or primer is required. Stir thoroughly before and during application.

Fiddes Hard Wax Oil can be applied directly from the tin onto a prepared surface with a good quality natural bristle paint brush, cloth, microfibre roller or other floor finish applicator. It is ideally applied in a well ventilated area at room temperature. For best results and maximum protection, Fiddes recommend 2 thin coats on hardwoods such as oak. Some softwoods such as pine may accept 3 thin coats but a test area is highly recommended to test absorption.

1st coat:

1. Apply thinly and evenly, working the hardwax oil into the wood following the direction of the grain
2. Remove any excess hard wax oil immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth
3. Leave to dry 4-6 hours in warm, dry, well ventilated conditions

2nd coat:

1. Once the first coat has dried, lightly abrade or de-nib the surface with 150 grade sandpaper or equivalent finishing pad and remove all sanding dust with a vacuum
2. Apply another coat of hard wax oil, again thinly and evenly
3. Leave to dry for 4-6 hours or preferably over night
4. When the surface area is completely dry, it can be lightly buffed if an improved sheen is desired