Hardwax Oil Ultra Soft White
Treatex Hardwax Oil Ultra Soft White can be used on light coloured timbers to help reduce firing the colour of the timber in a simple, single use product. The end result is a hard wearing, attractive finish in any situation including, floors, doors and kitchen worktops that is easy to maintain with our maintenance products and is spot repairable if the surface is damaged.
Treatex Hardwax Oil Ultra Soft White can be used in two ways; the first is as a finish on its own, helping to retain the light colour of timbers such as Oak. The second is as a top coat over Treatex Colour Tone Ultra ‘Spruce’ to create a whiter finish.
Should not be used on darker timbers
20 square metres per litre (single coat)
Usually dry within 3-6 hours - dry in 1 hour when buffed
Meets VOC emissions regulations
Also recommended for those with dust allergies; dirt and dust can be removed easily
Best applied with a brush or roller
Can also be buffed on first coat for faster drying
Product Specs
Usage/coverage
Suitable for: Internal use
Recommended timbers: Most lighter coloured timbers e.g. Oak, Ash, Beech, Birch, Maple, Sycamore etc. (Pines/softwoods may be better treated with Treatex Colour Tone Ultra Spruce, followed by Hardwax Oil Ultra Clear.
Applications: Floors, doors, stairs, worktops, woodturning, skirting, furniture, instruments etc.
Coverage
0.5L will cover approximately 10m² in one coat / 6m² in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
1L will cover approximately 20m² in one coat / 12m² in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
2.5L will cover approximately 50m² in one coat / 30m² in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
1L will cover approximately 3 doors in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
Preparation/Application
Preparation
Ensure any previous finishes have been fully sanded off using 80 grit up to 120 grit sandpaper. Do NOT wash the surface with white spirit etc. or water after sanding. All sawdust should be removed with a hoover or tac cloth. Ensure that enough product has been purchased to complete the work as required. If applying to a floor with underfloor heating, make sure that the heating has off long enough for the floor to cool (at least 24hrs) and don’t switch on until the Hardwax Oil has dried sufficiently. If you are applying Hardwax Oil Ultra Soft White as a top coat over Treatex Colour Tone Spruce, ensure the Spruce coat has been applied and allowed to dry and that no longer than 24 hours has passed.
Application
Stir tin(s) thoroughly before applying. Evenly apply the first coat with a good quality brush (Treatex brushes are available) or a short pile micro fibre roller. If applied too thickly, the final finish may leave a slightly white/hazy finish. Leave to dry for 3-6 hours, allowing sufficient ventilation to the room will ensure a reliable drying time. Once dry, apply a second coat and leave to dry. The surface should be fine for careful use after 8 hours.
Furniture can be place on floors after approximately 18 hours. Breathable covers e.g cardboard, rugs etc. should not be placed down for 72 hours, non-breathable, vapour proof coverings such as plastic sheeting should not be placed over the surface for at least 14 days.
Hardwax Oil Soft White can also be applied over Colour Tone Ultra ‘Spruce’ to produce a slightly whiter finish. It should not be used over any of the other Colour Tone range. The final sheen of Hardwax Oil Ultra Soft White is matt. If you want a different sheen level, a single coat of Hardwax Oil Ultra clear can be applied on top.
Tips
Brushes can be cleaned with white spirit or Treatex Thinners. Make sure a trial application has been done before treating the whole surface to make sure you are happy with the appearance. Sanding at finer grits (180 grit and above) can start to burnish the surface of the timber and reduce the ability for Hardwax oil to penetrate and dry properly, leading to a potential uneven finish.
Self combustion
Treatex contains Linseed oil just like other natural oil-based products. You should therefore empty the sawdust out of your mechanical sander before working with anything that has a freshly applied linseed oil-based product. This is because there is a small but possible risk of self-combustion.
Sizes and product numbers
Item No. 250
Sizes: 0.5L (d), 1L (e), 2.5L (h)
Suitable for: Internal use
Recommended timbers: Most lighter coloured timbers e.g. Oak, Ash, Beech, Birch, Maple, Sycamore etc. (Pines/softwoods may be better treated with Treatex Colour Tone Ultra Spruce, followed by Hardwax Oil Ultra Clear.
Applications: Floors, doors, stairs, worktops, woodturning, skirting, furniture, instruments etc.
Coverage
0.5L will cover approximately 10m² in one coat / 6m² in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
1L will cover approximately 20m² in one coat / 12m² in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
2.5L will cover approximately 50m² in one coat / 30m² in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
1L will cover approximately 3 doors in two coats depending on the timber and method of application.
Preparation
Ensure any previous finishes have been fully sanded off using 80 grit up to 120 grit sandpaper. Do NOT wash the surface with white spirit etc. or water after sanding. All sawdust should be removed with a hoover or tac cloth. Ensure that enough product has been purchased to complete the work as required. If applying to a floor with underfloor heating, make sure that the heating has off long enough for the floor to cool (at least 24hrs) and don’t switch on until the Hardwax Oil has dried sufficiently. If you are applying Hardwax Oil Ultra Soft White as a top coat over Treatex Colour Tone Spruce, ensure the Spruce coat has been applied and allowed to dry and that no longer than 24 hours has passed.
Application
Stir tin(s) thoroughly before applying. Evenly apply the first coat with a good quality brush (Treatex brushes are available) or a short pile micro fibre roller. If applied too thickly, the final finish may leave a slightly white/hazy finish. Leave to dry for 3-6 hours, allowing sufficient ventilation to the room will ensure a reliable drying time. Once dry, apply a second coat and leave to dry. The surface should be fine for careful use after 8 hours.
Furniture can be place on floors after approximately 18 hours. Breathable covers e.g cardboard, rugs etc. should not be placed down for 72 hours, non-breathable, vapour proof coverings such as plastic sheeting should not be placed over the surface for at least 14 days.
Hardwax Oil Soft White can also be applied over Colour Tone Ultra ‘Spruce’ to produce a slightly whiter finish. It should not be used over any of the other Colour Tone range. The final sheen of Hardwax Oil Ultra Soft White is matt. If you want a different sheen level, a single coat of Hardwax Oil Ultra clear can be applied on top.
Brushes can be cleaned with white spirit or Treatex Thinners. Make sure a trial application has been done before treating the whole surface to make sure you are happy with the appearance. Sanding at finer grits (180 grit and above) can start to burnish the surface of the timber and reduce the ability for Hardwax oil to penetrate and dry properly, leading to a potential uneven finish.
Self combustion
Treatex contains Linseed oil just like other natural oil-based products. You should therefore empty the sawdust out of your mechanical sander before working with anything that has a freshly applied linseed oil-based product. This is because there is a small but possible risk of self-combustion.
Item No. 250
Sizes: 0.5L (d), 1L (e), 2.5L (h)
Choosing between Hardwax Oil Ultra Clear and Soft White
We offer two types of Hardwax oil; Clear and Soft White. They are fundamentally the same product, but have two different effects. Whilst Clear can be used on pretty much any internal timber, Soft White has a specific job.
When Clear is applied to light coloured timbers such as oak, maple or very pale pines; it can have a warming or yellowing effect, bringing out a golden tone in the timbers. Whilst this is very pleasing, some people prefer the natural, pale appearance of the timber and this is where Soft White comes into effect.
Soft White contains a small amount of pigment that dries clear when applied. It is enough to help prevent the warming effect of the Clear hardwax oil
Untreated Oak
Hardwax Oil Ultra Soft White
Hardwax Oil Ultra Clear
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