Haarlem Danish Oil

Haarlem Danish Oil

is a premium quality natural wood oil suitable for all timbers.

Haarlem Danish Oil is designed to give a tough durable finish, enhancing the the grain and creating a warm, natural, low lustre.

The main ingredients of Haarlem Danish Oil are from natural vegetable sources-Tung Oil,squeezed from the nut of the Tung Tree and Vegetable Turpentine-extracted from Pine trees during there processing.

We use no nasty solvents in this product.As a result the dry film is non-toxic.

Used by manufacturers and DIY since the early 90s.

Haarlem Danish Oil has even found its way to Scott Base for a resoration project-"cool" aye.

Uses- Interior/Exterior

          Suitable for all furnature, benchtops, floors, trims, sarking and outdoor furnature.

          Ideal for coffee tables as the cured finish will not mark with hot cups or mugs.

APPLICATION

For new furniture apply the first coat of Haarlem Danish Oil generously by cloth, brush,speed brush,roller or spray.
Allow a few minutes penetration time, and then wipe off 'ALL' the surplus oil. If this is not done, the oil may dry unevenly leaving a variable effect or sticky surface.

Allow 24 hours drying (in good conditions this can be shorter) before applying a second coat.

Oily rags can self ignite,hang out to dry or drop into a bucket of water.

Second coat-when applying to finer finishes, first sand with a 220 grit sandpaper or finer, (steel wool may be used). The finer the grit, the smoother the finish. Dust the surface off and apply the second coat of Haarlem Danish Oil. Alternatively the second coat can be applied with 4x0 steel wool or a fine synthetic souring pad.

Buff off 'ALL' surplus oil within a few minutes with a soft ,dry, lint free cloth.

Re-coating at too early an interval, or not wiping surplus oil off as described can leave a sticky, or a bright/dull surface.

For sarking or rough sawn panelling one coat may be sufficient.

Using Haarlem Danish Oil on Previously Finished Work

Previously oiled surfaces can be lightly sanded, or dusted and cleaned before application.The choice of how heavily to sand or apply the Haarlem Danish Oil is up to the individual. One coat should only be necessary for wall panelling, sarking or similar, and maybe a second for furniture or tables. Apply following the advice for given new work above. It is advisable to oil a sample patch to check for compatibility.

Varnished or lacquered surfaces will not accept the application of Haarlem Danish Oil.

Using Haarlem Danish Oil on Flooring

SANDING:
To avoid the appearance of sanding marks on the oiled surface, a sandpaper at least as fine as 120 grit should be used before oiling.

1ST COAT
Apply one coat of Haarlem Danish Oil with a brush,speed brush, roller or rag ,applying liberally and evenly but avoiding puddles of oil.

It is important for proper drying to buff the entire surface after a few minutes with a clean dry cloth.Let this first coat dry for at least 24 hours with adequate ventilation. OILY RAGS MAY SELF COMBUST, dip into water or hang out to dry.

2ND COAT
If the surface has become a little rough through the wood fibres raising, then sand lightly to remove. Dust off and then apply the second coat of  Haarlem Danish Oil, spreading the oil as far as you can using as little as possible. Wipe off ALL the excess as previously. Haarlem Danish Oil can be diluted with vegetable turpentine.

3RD COAT
This coat is necessary only if the wood fibres have raised enough to justify a another coat or if the timber is porous and still needs a further coat to achieve an even low lustre surface.
Apply as follows: Smoothen the floor with sandpaper of 180 or 200 grit, dust off, and then oil the floor with Haarlem Danish Oil that has been diluted with 10 -15% of vegetable turpentine. Do not use too much oil and spread it as far as you can. This last coat is mainly cosmetic. Wipe of all excess oil as previously.

NOTE: For hardwood flooring it is recommended that both the second and third coats of Haarlem Danish Oil are diluted with 10 - 15% of vegetable turpentine. Hardwoods are Eucalyptus, Kwila, Iroko, Rata, Pohutukawa, Oak, Beech, etc. Oil absorption rates for these woods are lower.

COVERAGE AND HANDLING

The first coat on new work covers approximately 8 square metres per litre of Haarlem Danish Oil, the second coat up to 16 square metres.

Haarlem Danish Oil is a flammable liquid. Keep containers out of direct sunlight and liquid product away from open flames. Wash brushes in vegetable turpentine, and with soap and water.

DO NOT throw freshly used cloth rags, sponges, or similar in the rubbish or leave lying on wood. They very readily ignite! Wash them in water and then hang out to dry.
Haarlem Danish Oil is safe for use on food bowls and utensils, Haarlem Danish Oil is non toxic when it is dry.

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