If you want your floor to have a gloss finish, apply Danish Oil for the first coat as described above, then use Teak Oil for the second and subsequent coats. The first coat of Danish Oil 'grips' the wood slightly better. Danish Oil goes a lot further than most finishes. As a guide, we find that a 5 litre tin of Danish Oil is enough for four coats on about 30 square metres of flooring. The first coat uses around half of the oil, and the subsequent coats are much thinner, because the wood has been sealed by the first coat. No, Briwax Danish Oil does not come in colours, but you can tint it with Briwax Spirit-based Wood Dye. The resultant coloured oil does not have a long shelf life, and so it should be mixed and used within a few days. The disadvantage of mixing the Wood Dyes with Oil is that you are committed to a specific colour. If you apply the Wood Dye to your wood first, you can add more or different colours until you are happy with the colour, and then seal the colour with Oil afterwards. If you apply tinted Danish Oil and don't like the finished colour, you will need to sand the finish off before you can re-colour the timber. One of the biggest advantages of Danish Oil is that it's very easy to repair the surface if it gets damaged. Wipe down the surfact with mineral turpentine and 0000 grade steel wool, and apply one more coat with a cloth. Once dry, the surface will be good as new. If the surface is more seriously damaged, sand it lightly first and apply one or two coats of Danish Oil. This depends on the application and on the timber it is applied to, but generally 12-14 square metres per litre is the norm, although on the second and subsequent coats this can double or treble! A five litre tin of Danish Oil is normally sufficient for four coats on a floor of 30 square metres.

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Thanks for your informative kitchen update! I have my Briwax Tudor Brown and am ready to go! Wondering, after some time has passed, if you are still happy with the finish? Have you had to “re-touch” spots? or is all holding up well? On bare wood, if you want to change the colour, use a Briwax Spirit-based Dye. Apply it with a cloth, and allow about 20 minutes for it to dry. If you like the colour of the timber already, simply miss out this step and apply Briwax Oils directly to the bare wood. Wax is not waterproof, and if spills are allowed to stay on waxed surfaces they can cause white spotting or watermarks. To remove these, just apply another coat of wax to the affected area. Applying new wax will remove the old wax and replace it with a new coat, which should remove the watermarks. However, if you allow the surface to remain wet for a long time, the watermark will get into the wood, and applying more wax won't solve this.In temperatures of above 20°C Briwax Original Wax may soften or liquify. If this happens, replace the lid and store in a cool place, it will then return to its original form. For wooden floors new and old, Briwax Danish Oil is a far better finish than polyurethane. Instead of forming a synthetic coating over the top of the Yes, you can use Briwax Danish Oil on your kitchen bench top, table tops, floors, window sills and doors (interior & exterior) as long as you follow our instructions. See the section on Protecting a floor with Danish Oil for more information on how to create a strong, waterproof finish with Danish Oil. Now apply the colour. Use disposable rubber gloves when handling the Briwax Spirit-based dye, as it won't come off easily! Antique Mahogany is a favourite for Kwila furniture. Light Oak is an alternative if you like a lighter colour, but any colour will work. It's easiest to pour the dye into a shallow dish, and apply it with a cloth. The dye will be dry within 20-30 minutes.

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Yes. Briwax Original Wax is recommened, to give a deep and long lasting sheen. Try one of the Briwax coloured waxes to give a deeper colour. Before applying the stain, I strongly recommend wearing gloves as it is a bit messy. Then using a cloth cover the section of cupboard you are staining. You can mix the spirit-based dyes to achieve almost any colour. Even if you've already applied some dye, you can apply another colour and they will mix together. Briwax spirit-based dyes are based on methylated spirits, so you can lighten the colour by adding methylated spirits. Because they are a dye, not a stain, Briwax Spirit-based dyes don't create ‘tide-marks’ when they dry. You can wipe over the existing dyed area with more dye, and you won't be able to see the join.

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Now, with another shallow dish and another cloth, apply a coat of Teak Oil in exactly the same way. Just wipe it on with the cloth, and make sure you don't leave too much on the surface, to avoid any drips. Leave this first coat to dry overnight. Maintenance: The renowned Briwax finish can be maintained by further applications, giving increased hardness and shine. Looks fantastic! I am using this kitchen as inspiration. My old oak cabinets have no more top coat in certain areas. Would you recommend light sanding/steel wool first to get a more even look using briwax? For table and bench tops, use three or four coats of Danish Oil. If the surface is well sanded and carefully finished, we've found that Danish Oil is resistant even to hot water. Many of our clients have finished commercial bar tops with Danish Oil. However, we wouldn't suggest using Danish Oil where the surface is likely to be used for cutting; sharp knives can cut through the surface into the wood, which will allow water to get into the wood at a later stage and damage the finish. As for paint color, yes I would probably bring the paint color thoughout to give it a cohesive flow.

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Once it's dry, rub the floor lightly with a fine sandpaper (about 320 grit), and wipe off the dust. You can apply the second coat either neat or thinned up to 50% with mineral turpentine, again making sure that you don't leave too much on the surface. For a guide and comparison of our wax polishes, have a read of our blog, Wax Polishes, Which Should I Use?For the first coat use Briwax Danish Oil neat, or thinned slightly with about 10% mineral turpentine. Apply plenty of oil with a brush, cloth, or a foam roller, to make sure the wood takes up all the oil it needs. Wipe off the excess with a cloth as you go. This way you make sure there's enough oil in the timber, but you don't run the risk of creating a 'surface’ of Danish Oil on top of the wood. Leave this first coat to dry overnight. Spirit-based dyes give a very intense and long-lasting colour deep inside the wood. Unlike many other finishes such as wood stains, Briwax Spirit-based dyes are not a finish in themselves. This means that you can get exactly the colour you want, and then protect it with oil as a final step. The health and safety of our team members are our top priorities. Our administrative function are in the “cloud” and most of our team are working remotely and following government guidelines for social distancing. We are limiting access to our locations to employees who are necessary to keep our operations running. We have also instituted enhanced sanitisation protocols at our facilities and reinforce hygiene and preventative practices. Colours (400g / 5 Litre): Antique Brown, Clear, Medium Brown (P7), Antique Mahogany, Antique Pine, Dark Oak, Honey, Jacobean, Old Pine, Rustic Pine, Spanish Mahogany, Teak, Tudor Oak, Walnut, Silver Grey (400g only)