Oleofloor Natural

Surface preparation

General Directions:

Surfaces must be dry, clean, free of dirt, grease and other surface contamination including previous coatings.

Oleofloor Natural can only be applied to bare wood surfaces or wood surfaces previously finished with Oleofloor Natural or
other wood flooring oils.

All other finishes must be completely and thoroughly removed.

Always clean meticulously with a vacuum cleaner after each sanding, including any dust traps (skirting, radiators, pipes, window sills, etc).

Sand floor back to bare wood using an appropriate system and abrasive grades, depending on the condition of surface and wood species.

Cracks of 2 mm wide should be filled.

New Wood Surfaces:

Degrease the surface with denatured alcohol, acetone or similar solvent based product.
Sand surface as instructed in “General Directions” above.

Previously treated surfaces (oiled and in good condition):

Sand floor with a fine grade abrasive (grit No 150 to 200).
Clean meticulously with a vacuum cleaner.

Previously treated surfaces (oiled and in poor condition or polished):

Previously oiled or polished surfaces should be dry stripped with Aquanett.
If after stripping with Aquanett, the surface is in good condition and does not require sanding, neutralize with denatured alcohol, acetone, white (mineral) spirit or similar solvent based product before applying the finish.

Previously treated surfaces (paint, stain, varnish etc):

Remove existing finish by sanding or stripping with Prepdeck.
If after stripping with Prepdeck, the surface is in good condition and does not require sanding, neutralize with denatured alcohol, acetone, white (mineral) spirit or similar solvent based product before applying the finish.

Application

• Apply 1 or 2 coats of Oleofloor Natural depending on the type of wood and foot traffic.
• Facing the light and starting opposite the door so as to work towards it, apply a first even and generous coat of Oleofloor Natural
• Start at the edge then do the entire surface, working in areas of 2 meters by 2 meters.
• Allow to dry for 4 hours depending on the ambient conditions.
• Apply 2nd coat if required.
• Do not leave more than 12 hours between application of the 1st and 2nd coat.
• Always maintain a wet edge to avoid overlaps.

Clean Up

All that is required for clean up is soap and water

Cleaning & Maintenance

Cleaning:

Regularly clean the floor with a brush or vacuum cleaner.

For the first 15 days, Oleofloor Natural may be cleaned with soapy water and a very well wrung out mop, thereafter clean in the normal manner.

Maintenance:

Total restoration:

• Clean floor meticulously with soapy water.
• Sand the area with a fine grade abrasive (grit No 150).
• Clean meticulously with a vacuum cleaner.
• Apply a thin coat of Oleofloor Natural to protect and restore the look of the floor.

Patch repairs:

• Depending on the level of wear and tear to the original coat, localized touch-ups are possible.
• Clean the surface thoroughly.
• Sand the area with a fine grade abrasive (grit No 150).
• Clean meticulously with a vacuum cleaner.
• Apply a thin coat of Oleofloor Natural blending into areas which still have a good luster.
• For badly worn areas a 2nd thin application may be required; this should be applied as directed under “Application” instructions above.
• Areas retaining a good finish do not need a maintenance application.

Things to remember

• Protect everything that does not have to be coated.
• Remove all furniture and furnishings.
• Mix carefully before application.
• Do not shake.
• Use as-is.
• Do not dilute.
• Do not apply at an ambient air and wood temperature of less than 10°C or greater than 25°C.
• Only apply Oleofloor Natural to wood surfaces whose moisture content is 15% or less.
• Do not sand between staining and finishing coat.
• In all cases, comply with the applicable standards.