Manns Premier Top Oil

Manns Premier Top Oil is a premium grade worktop oil that is suitable for a wide range of wooden worktops, counters, table tops and food preparation surfaces including chopping board and blocks. Made from a blend of natural ingredients, it is food and child safe when dry and is quick and easy to apply, maintain and patch repair if required.

• Prefer an ultra tough varnish, suitable for kitchen worktops? Try Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish, a water-based, single component varnish
• For a commercial grade varnish suitable for restaurant tables and worktops, consider Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Lacquer, a two component, water-based varnish

Ensure that kitchen worktops and table tops to be oiled are clean, dry and free from dust, dirt or any other surface contaminants.

Old Worktops and Tables

• Existing coatings such as wax or varnish must be removed by sanding or with a wax, varnish or paint remover
• Previously oiled surfaces can be lightly sanded or cleaned with a cloth dampened with white spirit
• Take care to remove all traces of sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner or slightly damp, soft cloth
• Fill any gaps or splits in the wood surface with Manns Trade Mix and Fill or other suitable wood filler
• Final sand should be no finer than P120 to P150 grit to allow oil penetration

New Worktops and Tables

New oak and softwood worktops should need no preparation prior to oiling. If they have been oiled by the manufacturer, the wood may only be ready to receive a very thin maintenance coat of Manns Premier Top Oil. Some types of exotic hardwoods are naturally oily and may not require oiling for several months.

Staining Worktops

If desired, softwood and hardwood worktops can be stained prior to oiling with Manns Trade Light Fast Wood Stain, a solvent-based wood stain available in a range of attractive colours.

Please note: The use of water-based stains is not recommended in high moisture or humidity environments such as kitchens and bathrooms.

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.

1. Stir the worktop oil thoroughly before and periodically during use
2. For best results, apply the top oil with a good quality natural bristle brush, microfibre or other lint-free cloth
3. Apply thinly, working in the direction of the wood grain, coating one manageable area at a time
4. Wipe off any excess oil with an uncoloured (white), lint-free or microfibre cloth
5. Denib or lightly sand between coats to aid adhesion
6. Take care to remove all traces of sanding dust with a vacuum cleaner or soft lint-free cloth
7. Normal application is 2 thin coats but 3 may be required if the wood is particularly dry
8. Allow 4 hours drying between coats

Regular Cleaning

Wooden worktops and table top surfaces can be wiped clean with a dry or slightly dampened soft, lint-free cloth. Stubborn scuffs and marks can be cleaned with a dedicated, pH balanced wood cleaner.

Wooden surfaces should never be cleaned with household detergents and cleaners as these can degrade or strip the finish over time.

Maintenance

To maintain the finish, simply apply a thin maintenance coat of Manns Premier Top Oil as and when required, following the 'application' instructions above.

Repair

To repair any marks in the finish, lightly sand the damaged area and apply a thin coat of Top Oil to the affected area for an invisible repair.

Q. Is this worktop oil suitable for freshly sanded Oak kitchen worktops?

A. Manns Premier Top Oil is perfect for new, previously oiled and freshly sanded oak worktops as well as chopping boards and butchers blocks.

Q. Is Manns Worktop Oil suitable as a hardwood chopping board oil?

A. Manns Premier Top OIl is perfect for use on all food preparation surfaces including chopping boards and wooden kitchen utensils.

Q. Can you apply this to a bamboo chopping board?

A.