Natural Wood Oil and Wax

Types of Oils and Waxes for Woods

Sherwin-Williams waterborne paint and coatings significantly improve the work environment on the production line, and radically reduce solvent emissions to the outdoor environment. In general, the waterborne range is very fast-drying. The surface is normally rather thermoplastic, which means that treated items must be handled at temperatures that are lower than is normal for curing products. Good ventilation is crucial when drying waterborne products.

Natura Oil

Natura Oil have been developed for industrial production, where rapid stacking is a requirement. The series comprises pure oils as well as waterborne qualities. Both types are designed for dipping, flow-coating or spraying. The coated items can be stacked immediately after application, as soon as the surplus oil has dried off or the surface has been brushed. A single treatment is normally enough. If a more saturated finish is required, the item can be treated again after a few hours’ drying (or, in the case of waterborne types, when the water has evaporated). Natura Oil offers excellent penetration, and the surfaces are completely dry after 4–5 weeks.

Natura Wax

The products in the Natura Wax series are designed for spray, roller or wiping application. Heating of the surface, as with IRM, enhances pore penetration. After application, the surface must be brushed, since mechanical working of the surface helps the wax penetrate deeper into the pores. The treated items can normally be stacked immediately after application and brushing, without the wax being completely dry. For optimum surface resistance and appearance, we recommend two waxings, with brushing between coatings.

Oil, wax or both together?

When selecting oil or wax, your choice will be determined by the appearance and degree of surface resistance you require, the type of application equipment you have and the nature of the item you mean to treat. Oil results in a natural wood surface. With wax, you normally get a more highbody, lacquer-like finish. In many cases, it is best to work in two stages, first using Natura Oil as a primer and then applying a topcoat of Natura Wax. With this approach, you will avoid whitening of the endwood, which can arise with waxing alone.

Lacroma Wax – One-coat treatment

This produces a waxed, natural looking finish, like a traditional lye-wax treatment. Lacroma Wax has been primarily developed for use on solid pine but is also highly suitable for use with other types of wood. Compared with conventional lye-wax treatments, Lacroma Wax offers excellent application and drying properties.