The Wood and Floor Care Experts Since 1912
Whether putting the finishing touches to your newly-laid garden decking or looking to polish an antique parquet floor, Liberon’s premium, professional and ever-evolving range of durable wood and surface finishes has been preserving Britain’s floors since 1912.
Danish Oil, 1l
- Quick drying, feeds and protects hard and soft interior and exterior woods
- It brings out the natural wood grain of timber and provides a satin to gloss finish
- It is water, heat and alcohol resistant
- Size 1L
Preparation
Interior woodwork
- Ensure the surface is bare
- Remove any wax finishes with Wax and Polish Remover and any varnish finishes with Fine Wood Stripper
- Clean, dry and ensure the surface is dust free
- If required stain the wood with Palette Wood Dye before oiling
Exterior woodwork
- Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from decaying timber
- Surface greying or mould should also be removed as this may cause blackening of the timber
Application
Interior woodwork
- Apply with a brush or lint-free cotton cloth and allow to penetrate for five to 10 minutes before wiping off excess with a clean lint-free cloth
- Allow to dry for a minimum of five hours and apply more coats as required
- We recommend a minimum of three coats
- For best results gently rub with Ultra Fine Steel Wool (Grade 0000) between coats
- In damp areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms, more coats will be required to ensure adequate protection
Exterior woodwork
- Apply as above
- Application of four coats will give minimum protection
- Exposed areas will require more coats
- It is important to ensure sufficient coats of oil are applied initially to give maximum protection
- It is not necessary to remove excess on sawn timber, but wipe off any runs
Important
- Oil finishes bring out the natural colours of timber
- A wet surface will be an indication of the final colour
- Always test the product on spare surface of inconspicuous area for colour, compatibility and end result
Cleaning and maintenance
Interior woodwork
- Surfaces may be cleaned using a damp cloth and spills should be wiped up immediately
- For stubborn stains a mild detergent can be used
- Surfaces need to be re-oiled once a year or more, depending upon usage
Exterior woodwork
- Clean off any surface grime, moulds, etc., (sand if required) before re-oiling
- Exterior timbers need to be maintained on a regular basis, at least twice a year
Precautions
- Superior Danish Oil may darken some timbers and blackening may occur on some external timbers
- Store Superior Danish Oil at a temperature above 5°C
- Always replace the lid otherwise the oil can deteriorate
- Oily cloths can self-combust
- Do not leave impregnated cloths in bundles
- Before discarding the cloths lay them flat outside to dry to avoid a fire hazard
- Superior Danish Oil is not suitable for use on external oak
- Pure Tung Oil is recommended for this purpose
- If the excess is not removed and the surface becomes sticky, wipe with white spirit to remove the sticky film and allow to dry before continuing
