DESCRIPTION
A breathing, satin, water-repellent, oil based finish
for use on interior timber, cork, unglazed floor tiles
and porous stone surfaces. Bio Teak Oil can be used
as a complete finish. Do not use on alkaline surfaces,
plaster, concrete, fibro cement or in a constantly humid
environment. Test strips should be made on other materials
such as brick and ceramic tiles.
PREPARATION
Do not apply coatings to
unseasoned or wet timber. Surfaces should be well-sanded, dry and cleaned of
greasy, waxy and dirty contaminants using Bio Thinner.
Round off sharp edges. It is also
good practice to to prime back surfaces. Hardwoods and timbers rich in natural oils, waxes, acids
and terpenes should be degreased with Bio Thinner,
because these substances may mix with the varnish and
prolong its drying time. Let dry for 24 hours.
Imperfect coats may require
complete stripping before applying BIO Products. Final sanding before application should be done with
sandpaper grade 120 or 180.
APPLICATION
Brush, dip or spray. Do not apply more than the surface
can absorb. Maintain a wet edge
when painting. Remove excess oil with a cloth or brush
after 10-20 minutes. Apply one to two thin coats, or
up to four thin coats on highly absorbent surfaces.
Allow first coat to dry for 24 - 48 hours. Sand lightly
with fine-grain sandpaper, then repeat process with
each coat. When using on floor boards, start to
polish the oil immediately after you have removed the
excess oil. Do not use when the temperature is below
10+ C and/or the relative humidity is above 80%; eg.
cold damp conditions, or when condensation, rain or
frost are likely to occur. Do not
use on hot days, in direct sunlight or on hot surfaces.
Provide adequate ventilation
during application and drying.
Furniture may be brought in with due care after 3 days.
DRYING
Touch-dry after 5-7 hours. Do not walk on treated
floors for 3 days. May be used fully after 7-10 days.
FINISHING TREATMENT
For greater protection, a thin coat of BIO ANTIQUE
WAX or BIO HARD FLOOR WAX may be applied after drying.
MAINTENANCE
After 4 weeks, when the oil is fully cured, the surface may be treated with undiluted self-polishing BIO Timber Care Polish, applied thinly and evenly with an absorbent
lint free cloth. For regular cleaning, use BIO Timber Care Polish diluted at the rate of 50ml in 5 Litres of warm water. Apply with a damp (not wet/dripping) cloth.
INGREDIENTS
Based on plant oils, resins, essential oils, paraffin
oil, lead free drying agent.
COVERAGE
1 Litre covers approx.. 8-12 sqm., depending on
the absorbency of the substrate.
On floor only:
Softwood: 20-30 sqm
Hardwood:
25-40 sqm.
PACKAGING
1 and 4 Litres.
STORAGE
Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. Decant remains
into a smaller container to minimise reaction with air,
as skin may form once container has been opened.
PAINT
DISPOSAL
Do not pour
left over oil down the drain. Unwanted paint should be
brushed out on newspaper, allowed to dry and then
disposed of via domestic waste collection. Let empty
container dry out as well and dispose of via recycling
program.
PRECAUTION
Keep away from open flames and out of the
reach of children. Please dispose of used rags in a
sealed metal container. Can spontaneously combust.
BIO TEAK
OIL IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCT
1/8/2007
IMPORTANT STEPS FOR OILING FLOOR BOARDS
1) Final sanding best with 150 or
180 grade sand paper
2) A: Hardwood - Degrease with
BIO Thinner
3) B: Softwood - Thoroughly clean
floor boards
4) Apply Teak Oil - Softwood - 1
Litre covers 20-30sqm
- Hardwood - 1 Litre covers 25-40sqm
IMPORTANT
If
you use more Teak Oil than is specified above, then
there is too much oil on the surface. You will get
problems with polishing and drying.
5) Remove excess oil after 10-20
minutes, even earlier in warm weather conditions.
6) Start polishing on a still wet
surface.
7) Subject to suitable humidity
levels, products should be applied as early as
practicable after 10am to allow sufficient daytime
drying.
8) Make sure the previous coat has
completely dried before applying the next coat. Drying
time varies considerably with temperature and moisture
levels.
9) Check, as follows:
Must be dry
Press your
thumb onto the floor. If soft, do not re-coat.
Press your
hand for 5 minutes on the floor. If tacky, do not
re-coat.
10) The drying time of oil based
products is prolonged by:
a. High
humidity and or low temperature during application and
drying time.
b.
Absorption of natural terpenes, oils, waxes or resins
from the substrate, especially in exotic and eucalyptus
timbers.
c. Bad
ventilation and darkness.
d. Thick
coats.
The
preceding information is given as a general guide only.
Some variations may occur or be advisable for particular
conditions. Our responsibility for claims arising from
breach of warranty, negligence or otherwise is limited
to the purchase price of the material. This product
is an environmental friendly product.
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