Fiddes Hard Wax Oil tints offers a hard-wearing, oil-based wood stain finish that dries to a soft satin sheen. Formulated from a blend of natural vegetable oils and waxes. Perfect for most interior wooden surfaces, including floors, doors, skirting boards, furniture and more. Child and food safe when dry, this product is ideal for food preparation surfaces and children's toys.
- This product can be intermixed and used in conjunction with with the original, clear Fiddes Hard Wax Oil
- Looking to retain the natural, untreated appearance of wood? Try Fiddes Hard Wax Oil in Natural
Please Note: Fiddes recommend 1 coat of 'tint' followed by 1 coat of Hard Wax Oil Clear. Customers have however used just 2 coats of the tint for a stronger depth of colour with positive results. 1 coat of tint followed by 1 coat of clear offers marginally better protection.
Preparation
Ensure that wooden surfaces, especially floors, have been sanded and prepared with care. Poor preparation and / or sanding technique may result in a poor finish. Surfaces must be clean and dry, removing all traces of dust and dirt before application (maximum moisture content 20 %). Only apply on frost-free surfaces. For guaranteed performance it is always recommended to remove all traces of previous finishes.
- Existing oiled surfaces can be prepared by either lightly sanding or wiping down with a clean, colourless cloth dampened with methylated or white spirit
- Existing varnish and sealers must be fully removed via sanding or with a suitable paint or varnish remover.
- Fill in any holes or gaps in wooden floors with a suitable wood filler
- If sanding, ensure that all traces of sanding dust have been removed with a vacuum cleaner or damp cloth
- To protect against mould and blue stain in moist surroundings, pre-treat with a suitable interior wood preserve.
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.
Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Tints is ready-to-use from the tin, do not thin. Stir thoroughly before and periodically during application. Fiddes Hard Wax Oils dry via oxidation so it is important to ensure good ventilation during application and drying.
Application to Wood floors
The ideal application tool is a firm, fine, natural bristle brush, however the key to a great finish is thin application with removal of any surplus with a clean, lint free cloth.
- Apply first coat thinly and evenly along the wood grain
- Remove surplus oil with a clean, lint-free-cloth and allow to dry (4 hours)
- Lightly de-nib (lightly sand) the surface, then vacuum to remove all traces of dust
- Repeat above steps for second coat
Application to Cork floors
Cork tiles are best treated before fitting to avoid overlapping treatment of edges which would lead to prolonged drying times. A cork floor treated with Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Tints will get a robust, elastic and wear-resistant surface which will harden further over several weeks. Due to the extreme absorption power of this highly elastic, natural, material we recommend the following procedure:
- Apply first coat very thinly with a broad varnish scraper, or for smaller areas a natural bristle brush
- The Hard Wax Oil should immediately absorb into the surface
- Leave to dry for at least 24 hours
- Apply second coat, again very thinly
- Remove excess with cloth immediately
- Leave to dry for at least 24 hours
Finishing
Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Tints can be intermixed to produce unique colours. For a more translucent finish add clear Hard Wax Oil. Here are some tips for achieving different effects:
- For lighter a shaded finish: Apply a single coat of Hard Wax Oil Tints then finish with a clear coat of Fiddes Hard Wax Oil, or if you have used the white tint, use Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural to stop the white from yellowing
- For increased colour depth: Apply two coats of Hard Wax Oil Tints
- To change the sheen from a satin finish: Apply Matt or Gloss from the Clear Hard Wax Oil range to create the desired level
Aftercare
Regular Cleaning
For day to day cleaning, surfaces treated with Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Tints 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.
Repair
Scuffs, stains, marks and minor scratches can be quickly and easily repaired.
- Minor Blemishes can usually be removed by buffing with a dry or damp microfibre cloth
- Light damage such as stains can be easily repaired by lightly sanding and re-applying a fresh coat of Hardwax Oil
- 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 the Hardwax Oil
