Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Tints

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 to create lighter shades
• Looking to retain the natural, untreated appearance of wood? Try Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural

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 Fiddes Floor Repair Kit or another 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 preservative

General Application

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. Before opening the 5ml sample sachets, squeeze the packet several times to ensure that the oil and pigments inside are thoroughly mixed.

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.

1. Apply first coat thinly and evenly along the wood grain
2. Remove surplus oil with a clean, lint-free-cloth and allow to dry (4 hours)
3. Lightly de-nib (lightly sand) the surface, then vacuum to remove all traces of dust
4. 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:

1. Apply first coat very thinly with a broad varnish scraper, or for smaller areas a natural bristle brush
2. The Hard Wax Oil should immediately absorb into the surface
3. Leave to dry for at least 24 hours
4. Apply second coat, again very thinly
5. Remove excess with cloth immediately
6. Leave to dry for at least 24 hours

Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Tints can be intermixed to produce unique colours. For a more translucent finish add the Clear version of the 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

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.

Please Note: Although Fiddes Cleaner is named 'Floor Surface Cleaner' it can be used on any surface treated with Fiddes Hard Wax Oil, including floors, furniture, table tops and kitchen worktops.

Alternatively, Fiddes Wood Surface Cleaner Spray can be used on these other surfaces.

Oiled or waxed floors and surfaces should never be cleaned with a steam cleaner or steam mop as they can degrade or strip the finish and damage the wood.

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

For an all-in-one floor repair and maintenance solution, try Fiddes Floor Reviver Kit.