Rustins – Teak Oil – 500ml
A blend of oils (including Tung oil), resins and driers, formulated to produce an attractive and durable finish.
The finish is gloss, for a satin finish, use Rustins Danish Oil instead.
Intended Use of Rustins Teak Oil:
For all interior & exterior bare wood, doors, joinery, garden and indoor furniture
Special Features:
The Teak Oil brings out the natural beauty of wood and veneered surfaces, therefore giving a natural open-grained lustrous finish, which makes it easy to maintain.
It also conforms to Safety of Toys Regulations BS EN 71 Part 3 1995.
Preparation:
Before using the Teak Oil, the wood must be clean, smooth, dry and free from wax, dust and contaminants, so that the finishing effect is not spoiled.
Some hardwoods such as Iroko and Teak are naturally oily woods and this should be removed by scrubbing with white spirit.
Existing paint and varnishes should be removed with Rustin’s Strypit Paint and Varnish Stripper.
Application of Rustins Teak Oil:
Apply liberally with a clean rag or brush and becareful to wipe off the surplus oil after a few minutes.
On exterior wood, the first coat should be applied liberally with a brush and allowed to dry without wiping.
Nibs may be removed from the final coat by applying the oil with a scouring pad, rubbing in the direction of the grain, and then wiping away the surplus with clean rags.
Coats:
Bare wood requires 3 coats.
Exterior wood will require extra coats
Drying Time – 4-6 hours depending on temperature and humidity
Re-coating Time – A minimum of 4-6 hours depending on temperature and humidity
Application Temp. – Ideally 15-25°C, do not apply below 10°C or if rain is expected
Coverage – About 14sq.m per litre, 1 coat, depending on the absorbency of the wood
Maintenance – Periodic re-oiling is required.
For use outdoors re-oiling should be carried out annually.
Clean surfaces before re-oiling using white spirit.
Clean-Up:
Clean brushes with white spirit whilst still wet.
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