Wood Oil

Wood looks really good when wood oil has been applied

The true beauty of wooden flooring is only really appreciated when wood oil has been used as a type of treatment. Fitting new flooring is only the start of the project, the finish of the wood is vitally important. It's worth while taking some time to choose wood oil wisely, with so many manufacturers and different colours to choose from, it's often a little overwhelming when you look for wood oil the very first time. Here's a little tip. Don't make it any more complicated than it has to be. Focus on one manufacturer of wood oil and then decide if you want hard wax oil, natural oils or colour oils that penetrate deep into the wood.

What's the difference?

Hard wax wood oil is made from a mix of natural resins and oils that help to bring out the beautiful grain of your wood flooring. Apply two coats of hard wax wood oil and the floor is left with a matt or satin finish (depending on which option you choose) that leaves it well protected with a hard wearing surface area. Other types of wood oil including coloured varieties offer the same quality finish they are simply applied to the natural flooring in a different way. Where brushes or rags might be used for hard wax wood oil, buffing machines or foam rollers are used for other varieties of oil. It's quite often down to personal preference as to the type of oil that's added to flooring.

It's not just for the look

Yes, wood oil is applied to enhance the appearance of wooden, but there's more to the oil than first meets the eye. Sure, you can bring out the natural rain of the floor with wood oil, or add a different colour hue, but you'll also add premium protection to the flooring when wood oil has been applied. Unlike lacquer that tends to sit on top of wooden flooring, wood oil penetrates the surface and provides protection deep down into the wood. Spill drinks or drop food onto wood flooring that's been treated with wood oil and you can simply wipe the surface; it'll look just as stunning afterwards.




With wood oil available from vanillawoodfloors.co.uk you can be sure that you will receive a high quality oil to finish off your wood floor beautifully. See our website for more information on all our wood oils!