PENETROL WOODOIL or DEKS OLJE 1
WOODEN FLOORS
How to obtain a magnificent looking wooden floor with Penetrol Woodoil or Deks Olje #1
1. Make sure the floor is clean and open pored. This may require sanding which will also remove all traces of previous floor finishes.
2. The floor should be degreased with methylated spirits and paper tissue until there are no more traces of dirt and sanding dust on the paper.
3. Apply Penetrol Woodoil or Deks Olje #1 in such a manner that each coat is applied as soon as the previous one has been absorbed. 2 to 5 coats may be required depending on the porosity of the wood. The aim is to achieve saturation of the timber with the oil. Hardwood will use less material.
4. Any surplus oil and puddles must be wiped off after treatment is completed and before the surface has dried. It is important that no oil remains on the surface but is in the wood. It is better to use one less coat in order to achieve this.
5. Allow to dry overnight. The next day the surface will already look nice but dullish.
6. Apply a small puddle of the oil to the floor and place the polishing machine over it. Use 3M or similar buffing pads with a rotary type unit where the whole weight of the machine rests on the rotating disc.
7. Polish with a half circular motion from side to side until the oil is disappearing. Repeat until the floor has obtained a silken smooth finish and a non-stick feel. This may call for 2,3 or even four repetitions until it feels as though you are moving the machine on wet ice and very little oil is needed to make it glide.
8. Once this finish is achieved leave the floor for a few hours of good drying. You will be astonished by how beautiful your floor looks.
Maintenance is easy with a damp cloth and luke warm water with a few drops of dish washing liquid. Any water marks just need a little oil applied for about 5 minutes and then wiped off. Any damage to the floor is easily fixed by applying some more Penetrol Woodoil or Deks Olje #1 with a soft cloth and a rubbing motion.
NOTE: The polishing machine will have the tendency to throw small droplets of oil. Wipe these up before they can dry. Protect walls etc with a drop cloth or newspaper. Use good ventilation during the application.
DO NOT USE STRONG DETERGENTS BUT TREAT YOUR FLOOR LIKE YOU WOULD FURNITURE.
NB: Used cloths and tissues should be unfolded and air dried before discarding according to local regulations.http://www.floodsa.co.za/penetrolwood.htm
