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Firstly, let’s clarify something – when Australians talk about getting their timber floor ‘polished’ it is usually their intention to get their floors sanded and coated with a new finish. These coatings can sometimes have a glossy finish but they shouldn’t be confused with a ‘floor polish’.
A ‘polish’ is for shining and maintaining a floor over the long-term, while a ‘coating’ is the finish applied initially to enhance and protect the timber.
For many years, common coatings have included solvent based or water-based polyurethanes, varnishes and finishes like tung oil. However, trends are changing as people discover the benefits of other products, and one timber finish that is surging in popularity is hardwax oil.
Why hardwax oil is the best finish for wood floors
There are a lot of good reasons why hardwax oil is becoming the “go to” finish for timber floors.
Evolution Hardwax Oil enhances the natural beauty of timber and offers long lasting protection, but the benefits don’t stop there. Our hardwax oil is also:
- Non-toxic – so completely safe for humans, animals and plants.
- Water resistant – spillage on the kitchen floor? No problem – just wipe it up!
- Hard-wearing – they last for 5-7 years (even in busy areas) before needing another coat.
- Economical – with high coverage rates (20-30m2 per litre!), a little goes a long way.
- Micro-porous – allowing the timber to breathe. It integrates with the timber rather than forming a skin and this prevents cracking.
- Easy to maintain – simply clean with Floor Care (which has replenishment properties) to prevent the surfaces from becoming dull.
- Kind to the environment – made from natural, sustainable raw materials (such as beeswax, carnauba wax and jojoba oil) – it has no negative effects on our planet.
- No harsh odours - so perfect for anyone with allergies or sensitivities to strong smelling substances.
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How to apply hardwax oil to flooring
Applying hardwax oil to timber floors is an easy process and something you can definitely do yourself.
Here are the 10 easy steps:
- Sand the floor
- Vacuum
- Choose your coating – available in Matte, Classic, Satin and Gloss
- Add 2K Booster -(for first coat only) for increased hardness and durability
- Have a plan so you don’t paint yourself into a corner!
- Apply with either a roller or a brush.
- Leave to dry overnight
- Give the floor another light sanding
- Vacuum
- Apply a second coat (no 2K booster required)
We recommend you wait 8 to 10 days before wetting the surface or laying down rugs.
Check out our video on YouTube for more detailed instructions and a demonstration.
Adding colour stains to timber flooring
For anyone wanting to add colour to their timber flooring, Whittle Waxes has a range of different options. Check out the videos below for more details and easy application instructions. Our range includes:
10 Colour Stains
3 Raw Stains
4 Treatex Colourtones
For everything you need to know about using our products on timber floors please download our brochure.
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Find out everything you need to know about cleaning and polishing timber floors here.
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The Whittle Waxes Story
Most companies go from A to Z. We went from Z (Zimbabwe) to A (Australia). What an exciting journey it has been - and it's not over yet!
Although Whittle Waxes officially launched in Australia in 2004, our journey (and love affair) with timber started a long time before that. Company founder, Giles Whittle-Herbert, grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe, where he inherited a passion for working with wood that goes back generations. For many years he ran a successful carpentry business in Zimbabwe.
On arrival in Australia in 2004, Giles noticed a big gap in the market for natural and safe hardwax oils. He already had an excellent working relationship with an overseas supplier, so all he needed to do was make the Australian market aware of the many benefits of hardwax oils.
20 years later, Whittle Waxes is proud to be leading the way in the supply of natural, high quality finishes in Australian, with satisfied customers across the board, including home renovators, professional polishers, flooring suppliers, timber companies, architects, and designers.
Our Evolution Hardwax Oil continues to exceed expectations and is now a firm favourite all across the country, particularly with those who appreciate a quality finish that is safe, durable and environmentally friendly. Whittle Waxes has introduced a number of other quality products, including colour stains, exterior oils, Wax Polish and Floor Care for easy floor maintenance.
At Whittle Waxes, we genuinely love to interact with our clients so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thanks for all your support!