BIO Teak Oil - Interior

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. Wood 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 prime back surfaces. Hardwoods and timbers rich in natural oils, waxes, acids and terpenes should be degreased using Bio Thinner to ensure these substances do not 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: Use a brush, roller or can be sprayed. If the timber has not been installed it can be bathed so that maximum penetration can be achieved with the timber soaking up the oil on both sides in the oil bath. Do not apply more than the surface can absorb. Maintain a wet edge when painting. Remove excess oil with a dry lint free cloth 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 the 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% e.g. cold damp conditions, or when condensation, frost are likely to occur or hot days and direct sunlight and hot surfaces. Provide adequate ventilation during application and drying.  Furniture may be brought in with due care after 3 days.

VARIATION OF USES:

DRYING: Touch dry after 5-7 hours. Do not walk on treated floors for 3 days. Normal use 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. For regular maintenance of floor boards use BIO TIMBER CARE POLISH.

MAINTENANCE: After 4 weeks, when the oil is fully cured, the surface may be treated with undiluted self polishing BIO Timber Car Polish, applied thinly and evenly with an absorbent lint free cloth.  For regular cleaning use BIO Timber Care Polish diluted at a rate of 50ml in 5L of warm water. Apply with a damp cloth.

INGREDIENTS: Based on plant oils, resins, essential oils, paraffin oil and lead free drying agent.

COVERAGE: 1 L covers approx. 8-12 sqm, depending on the absorbency of the substrate. Note: On timber floors only: Softwood approx. 20-30 sqm & Hardwood approx. 25-40 sqm.

PACKAGING: 1 L and 4 L.

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.

DISPOSAL: Do not pour left over oil down the drain. Unwanted oil should be brushed out on newspaper, allowed to dry and then disposed of via domestic waste collection. Let empty container dry out well and dispose 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.

The preceding information was prepared by BIO Products Australia and is given as a general guide only. Some variations may occur or be advisable for particular conditions. The manufacturer’s responsibility for claims arising from breach of warranty, negligence or otherwise is limited to the purchase price of the material.

BIO TEAK OIL is an environmentally friendly product.

1/08/2007

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 20-30 sqm

Hardwood 1 Litre covers 25-40 sqm

IMPORTANT:  If you used more Teak Oil than there is too much oil on the surface. You will get problems with polishing and drying.

Remove excess oil after 10-20 Minutes. In warm weather conditions even earlier.

Start polishing on a still wet surface.

• Subject to suitable humidity levels, products should be applied as early as practicable after 10 a.m. to allow sufficient daytime drying.
• Make sure the previous coat has completely dried before applying the next coat.                           Drying time varies considerably with temperature and moisture levels.
• Check as follows:

1. Must be dry
2. Press your thumb onto the floor. If soft, do not re-coat.
3. Press your hand for 5 minutes on the floor. If tacky, do not re-coat.

• The drying time of oil based products is prolonged by:

1. High humidity and/or low temperature during application and drying time.
2. Absorption of natural terpenes, oils, waxes or resins from the substrate, especially in exotic and eucalyptus timbers.
3. Bad ventilation and darkness
4. Thick coats.

30/05/2011

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