OILED wood floors have always provided an attractive alternative to traditional lacquered finishes, says JUNCKERS. The ease of use and the natural look oils give the floor, have always appealed to clients and designers. Modern innovations to reduce drying times and increased durability have helped to drive this along.
Until recently a typical floor oil product would be single component, made from a vegetable-based oil with additives to make it dry harder and more rapidly.
The company says: ‘With changes to solvent regulations and technological advances of very low solvent and low VOC products such as Junckers Eco 2K Floor Oil, are now available. It can be used as a single and two-component product, where a hardener is added to make the oil tougher and more resistant to foot traffic.’
It adds: ‘Part of Junckers’ market leading range of floor surface treatments and maintenance products, Eco 2K Floor Oil is available in Clear, Antique Oak, Black, London Grey, Nordic and White.
Newly introduced sample sachets have proved very popular with contractors being able to show customers how the colours will look. With some types of timber, a coloured oil such as Eco 2K can often produce a more uniform colour than the coloured primers which you would use with lacquer treatment systems.
The oil is buffed onto the surface, creating a uniform look whereas a coloured primer needs to be applied with a little more care to avoid roller overlap and stop marks. It’s possible to use the oil as a primer and then apply lacquer such as Junckers’ water-based HT700 or MT500 Floor Lacquer on top.
Be aware that oils and lacquers aren’t always compatible, the safest option is to use products from the same manufacturer and to check they guarantee their products for use together.’
All six shades are described by the company to add a rich finish, enhancing the ‘natural beauty’ of the timber by emphasising the natural wood grain. Junckers says: ‘Usually, only one coat is needed, reducing time onsite and making the job cost-effective. The floor will be ready to use in just eight hours. The oil soaks into the wood fibres and fills the pores, impregnating the wood to protect it and make it very wear resistant while leaving the surface looking more natural than with a lacquer applied on top. Compared with the process of resealing a floor with lacquer, oiling is significantly quicker and easier.’
The company concludes: ‘Regular oiling means the condition of the floor remains consistent, benefitting from ‘little and often’ attention. You can also spot-treat an oiled floor with good results.’
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