How to Use Our Hardwax Oil Range: A Beginner’s Guide

Having wooden surfaces can come with a lot of responsibility, so it’s important to keep your surfaces protected as much as possible. With Treatex Hardwax Oil, you can feel reassured that your wood will resist the wear and tear of daily life, whether you’re applying it to your flooring or your children’s toys. In this guide from Treatex, we’ll cover how to use these oils as a beginner, helping you to protect your surfaces for years to come.

What is Hardwax Oil?

A popular timber treatment, hardwax oil is used to protect both woodworking products and flooring. Typically, hardwax oil is a blend of natural oils and forms of waxes that can be used to protect wood surfaces, combining the right substances to make a highly effective protective finish.

Applications and Uses

One great reason you should consider investing in hardwax oil is its range of applications and uses. Hardwax oil can be used for floors, doors, furniture and stairs, as well as wooden toys and projects. Different hardwax oils are specially formulated for certain applications, so more often than not you can find the ideal solution for the wood in your home.

Our Range of Hardwax Oil Products

At Treatex, we have a range of hardwax oil products designed to help those working with wood preserve their projects or furnishings for years to come. Our Hardwax Oil Ultra Clear, for example, comes in a range of finishes and is suitable for domestic and commercial areas, making it perfect for a variety of applications.

Choosing the Right Oil

Before finishing and treating your wooden surfaces, it’s important to consider the type of hardwax oil you might use. In this section, you can discover the things you need to think about when choosing, guiding you to the right choice for your home.

Compare Tints and Colours

Some hardwax oil products contain tints and colours, impacting the final result that appears on your wooden surface. Often, this can be desirable, adding warmth to wooden surfaces. In other circumstances, you might find you want the colour of your wood to remain unaffected. Some tinted timber treatments are unsuitable for certain colours of wood too, leaving an undesirable finish on unsuitable types. Make sure to read the directions carefully before purchasing a hardwax oil, helping you to ensure your chosen treatment will work with your wood.

Determine the Area of Application

The type of oil you choose to select for your project can be entirely dependent on where you’re planning to apply it. For areas that experience heavy foot traffic, for example, you might want a finish that will keep the wood itself protected from heavy and routine footfall. If you’re choosing to coat something used for preparing food, on the other hand, it’s important to select a food-safe hardwax oil. If you’re ever unsure about whether a potential hardwax oil is suitable for your purpose, it’s recommended that you seek advice from your supplier first and foremost.

Know the Compatible Products

Planning on using different products alongside your timber treatment oil? Some varieties of oil might not be compatible, making it important to select a type of oil that will work with any other products you might like to use alongside. Choosing incompatible oils and other products can lead to damage, so it’s important to choose carefully. Seek advice from your supplier if you ever feel unsure.

Select a Hardwax Oil Finish

Knowing what you want your finished product will look like is a key step towards finding the right hardwax oil. Different hardwax oils will be available in a variety of finishes, from matt to gloss, so it’s important to choose a finish that will look elegant in your home.

Using Treatex Clear Hardwax Oil

Interested in treating your oil with a clear finish? The Treatex Clear Hardwax Oil could be the solution you’re after. In this section, you can learn the steps needed to apply Treatex Clear Hardwax Oil Ultra with a brush or a roller. Read on to find out what you need to know.

Preparing the Surface

Preparation is always a key first step in helping to achieve the best results. Preparing the wood should be done with 100-150 grit sandpaper, as hardwax oil needs to be applied to bare timber or over a previous coat of the same product.

Applying the Oil

To apply Treatex Clear Hardwax Oil, you should always use a high-quality brush or roller. Make sure the first coat isn’t too thick to prevent long waiting times. Once applied, the treatment will need around 3-6 hours to dry, after which the second coat can be applied.

Further Maintenance

After finishing the surface, it’s important to care for the timber treatment properly. You can use Treatex Hardener to further strengthen its durable finish, and cleaning is simple but safe with Treatex Floor Care or Treatex Spray on Floor and Surface Clean.

Using Treatex Natural Hardwax Oil

Considering opting for our Treatex Natural Hardwax Oil? It’s important to note before use that the Treatex Natural Hardwax Oil Ultra is not intended to be used alone. This treatment should be applied as a base coat for two coats of Treatex Clear Hardwax Oil or on top of two coats of Treatex Spruce Colour Tone. Find out how to use both methods below.

Base Coat Preparation

When using Treatex Natural Hardwax Oil Ultra as a base, it’s essential to prepare the wood beforehand. The surface should be sanded with 80-120 grit sandpaper first, helping to ensure that it’s smooth and that any previous finish has been removed. You will also need to ensure that the surface is dry and contaminant-free before application.

Base Coat Application

After preparing the surface properly, you should be ready to apply Treatex Natural Hardwax Oil Ultra as a base. Use a roller or a brush to apply a thin coat, which should then be left for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes are up, it’s best to slowly buff the surface with a soft pad to help remove the excess oil. Afterwards, allow the treatment to dry for 3-6 hours while keeping the area warm and well-ventilated.

Top Coat Preparation

If you’re instead choosing to use Treatex Natural Hardwax Oil as a top coat over Treatex Spruce Colour Tone, the preparation for its use is slightly different to that of using the oil as a base coat. First and foremost, you should follow the preparation instructions for the first product before applying it. After treating your surface with Spruce Colour Tone, make sure to apply a coat of the hardwax oil within 24 hours of application. Ensure that the previous coat is fully dry, however, before using the hardwax oil.

Top Coat Application

For top coat application, it’s best to apply the Treatex Natural Hardwax Oil Ultra with a brush or a roller, leaving it to dry for 3-6 hours. After this time, you can then apply a second coat. This coat should be allowed to dry overnight for the best results.

High-Quality Products with Treatex Ltd

At Treatex, we pride ourselves on offering easy application and durable results simultaneously. From Hardwax Clear Oil Ultra to Eco Colours, you can shop our products with ease online today. Find out more about our products below.

Our Other Products

Looking to revamp your interior and exterior woodwork? You can find everything you need at Treatex Ltd, from paints to timber treatments. We have products suitable for all needs, whether you’re looking for food-safe treatments or products safe for use on children’s toys. Please browse our wide range of products online today, available with UK-wide delivery.

Support and Advice

Should you need further support and assistance with using our products, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team at Treatex Ltd directly today. Alternatively, for information about us or more helpful guides, please visit our website. Here, you can also find handy videos explaining how to use a specific product, including our Hardwax Oil Range.