Satin Wood Oil can really add some colour to your everyday life and this product is available in a multitude of colours! The below surface is allowed to breathe, and the simple composition of materials benefit both materials, the building and those who live in it. We are dealing with natural materials, where both wood and oil work with each other - and make the surface alive. Before entering this colourful universe, you must pay attention to the conditions listed on the next page. In fact, they can change the final look significantly - even if it is the same colour that is used.
Working with Satin Wood Oil is very simple but be aware that Satin Wood Oil can vary depending on your technique and choice of wood you use. We have listed the most essential factors below. You can read about the most common wood types and how to oil a piece of furniture or floor in our instruction guide that is available for download.
THE TYPE OF WOOD: Depending on which type of wood you choose for your project; the wood will absorb the oil differently. Some colours work well on some specific types of wood, while douglas wood is a good choice for all our different colours of Satin Wood Oil.
THE SANDING: It is very important not to add too much pressure on the surface while sanding. It will result in the surface being stained, therefore always sand the wood with an easy hand. Try different grains - the finer the grains, the more transparency.
THE WATERING OF THE WOOD: A watering of the surface will give the wood a more uniform expression and the oil becomes opaquer.
THE ABSORPTION TIME: You can play with how long the oil is absorbing into the wood, before being polished off. The oils can blacken the longer they are absorbing. Be aware, to polish of all excess oil within an hour.
THE POLISHING: How hard do you press when polishing off the extra oil? The most beautiful results are achieved with many repeated circular movements without putting too much pressure on the surface.
THE DILUTION: All our Satin Wood Oils can be diluted with a clear Satin Wood Oil – this makes them more transparent. A dilution may help to make a nicer distribution of the pigments and give a more uniform expression.