Once again, after two hours we found that the sauce was relatively easy to remove from all finishes with the help of the wash and care product. There are 2 methods of application with Clear Treatex Hardwax Oil. We will detail both below however most of our non professional customers will use Application Method 1 below (brush / roller on) The wash and care consisted of one full cap to one litre of water as per the manufacturer's instructions. Vinegar Avoid overcrowding: Whilst it’s good to have variety, avoid adding so many objects that it begins to look cluttered. Give your decorative pieces breathing room or they’ll end up getting lost in the mess. Treatex: Leading Suppliers in Wooden Floor Protection and Wood Colour Stains As the only lacquer tested as apart of this test, it was interesting to see how the Bona Hd Traffic would handle the short test.

Hardwax oil usually dries within a few hours, meaning that multiple coats can be applied in a single day. This can make using it incredibly efficient and simple for a natural wood preserver. ProtectionThe hard-wearing nature of the Blanchon Hard Waxoil meant that there were no stains or marks whatsoever. Here at Treatex, we are passionate about everything wooden. Wood possesses qualities that no other material does - it is warm, smooth to touch and its dynamic colour and texture is a treat for the eye. We specialise in high-quality wood finishes that enhance the natural beauty of wood. Our finishes are also designed to protect your wood from any potential damage or wear. All Treatex finishes are easy to apply, attractive and very durable. Complies with regulation DIN 68861-1B: Resistance to spills of water, wine, beer, coffee, tea, fizzy drinks etc The Osmo Polyx-Oil - Satin-matt and the Treatex Hardwax Oil Traditional - Clear Satin and Rubio Monocoat faired worst of the hard wax oils from this test with both of them being stained or marked by the washing up liquid. We also had to regularly re-fill the brush to ensure that the entire of the board was properly coated.

Unlike the first coat, we decided to test the second coat of all the finishes under cooler conditions in a shaded area.From the 48 hour test its easy to see that the Blanchon Hard Waxoil - Natural, Fiddes Hardwax Oil - Clear Satin and the Liberon Floor Varnish - Clear Satin were the clear winners. All of the standard hard wax oils will turn an solid oak floor the honey colour which you described. If you are looking for a product that will not produce this honey colour, there are two products which we would recommend. Hardwax oil typically dries within a few hours, but it is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for drying time and the number of coats. Multiple coats can be applied, with each coat providing additional protection and enriching the wood’s natural aesthetic appearance. Buffing

Natural Hardwax Oil contains a small amount of white pigment which allows it to be used in two different ways:

The Blanchon Original Wood Environment whilst suiting its own individual purpose of providing a more natural unfinished look, it did fall a bit short when subjected to some of the tests. The Treatex range has a much higher wax content than most others on the market; ensuring that the grain is suitably filled and the finish is left smooth and consistent. Another benefit of the oil is that it slows the moisture transfer between the wood and the atmosphere, ensuring the quality of the wood stands the test of time.

The Rubio Monocoat performed quite well with the fastest drying time and a general resistance to most stains.After successfully surviving the 2 hour test, the Rubio Monocoat was subjected to the 48 hour test. For this part we have decided to test even more substances including washing up liquid and Dettol Multi Purpose Cleaner. This was not a scientific test, but we aren't aware of anyone else having put these finishes up against one another in this way.