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Satin Wood Oil is an indoor linseed oil product for colouring and saturating untreated wood, concrete, cork and other absorbent materials.
Satin Wood Oil is an indoor linseed oil product for colouring and saturating untreated wood, concrete, cork, and other absorbent materials. Satin Wood Oil has a high durability in use, which makes the product suitable for use on floors and furniture. Anyone can use Satin Wood Oil, but it requires good groundwork and several sample blocks to modify the technique. Working with Satin Wood Oil is very simple but be aware that Satin Wood Oil can vary according to technique and your choice of wood. The wood will absorb the oils differently depending on the type therefore it is important to test this before the final oiling work begins. Some colours work better on certain types of wood, while a type of wood such as douglas is great for all colours. We prefer to use oak, douglas fir, birch, ash, and pine for oiling with Satin Wood Oil.
We always recommend applying two coats of oil to surfaces to achieve the best possible protection against grease and dirt. However, you may manage with just a single application on surfaces that are more sheltered and where there are no requirements for durability or resistance to grease and dirt (please note that some of our highly pigmented colours may transfer).
If the oils are to be used for commercial purposes, you should always consider whether surfaces ought to be treated with some form of topcoat. In this segment, maintenance intervals are often long or almost non-existent, which makes it advantageous to apply one or more additional protective layers of varnish or a similar product to the cured surface. This will also ensure optimal protection against pigment transfer onto clothing, etc. If a topcoat is to be applied, you can save time by applying only one coat of oil, as you will not have to wait as many days before applying the topcoat as you would if two coats had been used. If you are unsure when a topcoat should be used, which type is suitable, or if you have any questions at all, you are always very welcome to contact us – we will be happy to guide you :-)
When applying two coats of Satin Wood Oil, one litre of the product will cover approximately 10 m² of finished surface. If only one coat is applied, one litre will cover approximately 15 m² of finished surface.
Before entering this colourful universe, it is first and foremost extremely important that the wood does not already have a treated surface, but appears untreated, otherwise the wood will not be absorbing the Satin Wood Oil. There are different factors e.g., sanding, watering the wood, wood type etc. that can change the result – even if it is the same colour that is used. Before you start your project, you should always oil a sample block in the same type of wood and technique that you want to use. Hereby you can judge the result before finally starting up.
There are many factors that can come into play when working with Satin Wood Oil. In our intruction video we will guide you through the different steps. You must always sand without too much pressure and let the sandpaper do the work. If you press too hard with the sandpaper, the expression will be uneven. You can try different grades of sanding – the finer grid, the more transparency. If you make a watering of the surface, it will give a more uniform expression when oiling – and at the same time you will be able to experience that the oil becomes more covering. Any excess oil needs to be polished off in many repeated circular moves without too much pressure to achieve the best result.
Be aware that the oil needs to cure in a room with plenty daylight, oxygen, and a regular air exchange. The curing will be limited or completely absent if the furniture is placed in a dark room or is being covered. Artificial UV light can speed up the curing process. Linseed Oil will give off a noticeable but harmless smell during the curing period. A piece of furniture can be used carefully after 2-3 days but it is fully cured after 14 days and must not be exposed to water during this period. Some colours contain so much pigment that less smearing can take place. To avoid this, the colour can be further fixed using our Lakpolish, which can be applied on top of the hardened oil.
When a surface is treated with Satin Wood Oil, the linseed oil will be absorbed into the wood and form a dirt- and water-repellent membrane. It is important to keep the oil membrane intact, as it protects the wood from dirt and grime being obtained directly into the wood. The surface must therefore be looked after to maintain this property. An oiled surface can withstand a lot - but not everything! Be aware that wood is an organic material, therefore you should never leave bleaching liquids or similar substances on the surface. Likewise, you should never place hot or wet objects directly on the surface because this can leave marks. Always use coasters under glasses and placemats when eating. If you want the surface to be able to be stronger in use, we recommend that it be lacquered with Retrolak®.
DAILY USE: A surface treated with Satin Wood Oil (e.g. tabletop, furniture or similar) must be cleaned with a cloth wrung out in water. If there are grease stains or other types of dirt on the surface, a pH-neutral cleaning agent (e.g. washing-up liquid) can be added to the cleaning water. Likewise, a floor treated with Satin Wood Oil is cleaned with a pH-neutral soap (e.g. washing-up liquid) mixed with lukewarm water. Use a hard-wrung cloth and wash in the direction of the grain of the wood. Let the floor dry. Do not scrub the surface with a sponge or similar, as this will destroy the protective membrane.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE: Use Satin Wood Oil, a white sponge and a cloth to maintain the treated surface. Always use the same type of oil that was used from the start. Maintaining the surface periodically helps to prevent the wood from drying out, and it will maintain the expression of the surface. How often a surface with Satin Wood Oil needs to be maintained will always depend on the use.