Thank you for getting in touch with your enquiry. I would say your best option will be to treat the cladding before putting up, this way you will be able to apply to both sides of the boards for a better level of protection. A clear preserver will help protect the wood from mould, fungus and rot and with a product such as the Barrettine Cladding Preserver which is ideal for your project. French oak is very durable and can take on many different looks due to its finish. With its gorgeous, natural appearance, French oak flooring can perfectly complement any room or space. This guide will help you choose, install, and maintain your floor so you can enjoy your aged French oak wood flooring for years to come. When this happens some or all of the oil may have dried in the surface and this will offer little protection and is probably why it is marking so easily. Unfortunately the only way to resolve this will be to remove the current oil and re sand to a 120 – 150 grit, to open up the grain, wipe over with Methylated spirits and re apply the oil. It will have a predictable level of character, natural features and colour variation according to the detailed French Oak grading system. Applying a wood oil will usually darken the wood and enhance the natural colour and character of the timber, some more than others. To better retain the natural, untreated look of the wood whilst still offering protection from dust, dirt and moisture try either Osmo Polyx Oil Raw or Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural. Both products are ‘hard wax oils’ and are easy to apply and maintain. These 2 products will better retain the natural, freshly stripped or sanded look rather than darkening and enhancing the wood grain. Both products are available in sample or small tin sizes if you would like to try them first.

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Special Pale French Polish is a de-waxed Shellac and is suitable for use on both light and dark woods. It will enhance the natural colours of the timber. French Polishing is a finishing technique process for wood that leaves a very high gloss surface with a deep colour and reflective properties. It became prominent in the Victorian era and was commonly used on mahogany and other expensive timbers. It involves applying numerous thin layers of shellac melted in denatured alcohol, best applied using a rubbing pad lubricated with one of a variety of oils. This is normally made of absorbent cotton or wool cloth wadding inside of a piece of soft cotton cloth. The final finish is recognised as the most stunning way to finish highly figured wood. It is less forgiving than modern Lacquers and Varnishes and can be easily marked. It is susceptible to water, alcohol and heat damage. However, it is also easier to restore than a damaged varnish finish, as patches can be easily blended into an existing finish. Fiddes Hard Wax Oil requires just two thin coats to be applied for a finish that will nourish and protect the wood. It will darken slightly to give that ‘wet look’ and if you want to avoid this and maintain an untreated appearance you can look at the Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Natural. French Polishing requires patience and practice. It should first be tried out on a spare piece of flat wood, with the polishing area in a warm, dust free environment. There are many methods of French polishing and every French polisher has his or her own method which is developed over time. The method described in this leaflet will give you the basic skills to further advance in your own time.Oil finishes have the benefit of looking and feeling very natural and they are easy to apply, clean and maintain. Hard Wax Oil offer enough durability for dining tables and coffee tables. To add colour you could have a look at the Tints Ranges from Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Tints there are some darker tones in this range or alternatively the Osmo Polyx Oil Tints These penetrative oils penetrate the surface of the wood and require just two very thin coats to be applied. They do require application to bare wood. Don’t imagine for a minute that this lovely flooring material comes in a limited range of finishes. Its quality of grain makes it a great base for sanding to bring out its unique characteristics. Then, various stains and varnishes can be applied to make highly individual wood floor planks. Once you have sanded to remove the current finish and any marks, you can sand at a 100 grit and if filler is required this is the time to apply it. Then sand for the final time at a 150 – 180 grit sandpaper, always in the direction of the grain of the wood. I would also recommend a good wipe down with Methylated Spirits to clean and remove and resins or grease on the wood. Doing this can also highlight any flaws in the wood that may require further sanding before you apply a product.

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This attention to detail also applies when you specify reclaimed French oak for your hardwood flooring. Antique beams and other structures (that have stood the test of time) can be transformed into beautiful floor planks. These seasoned sources of French oak hardwood flooring are often hand turned, meaning the work to create the planks is an exacting process. Load the rubber by pourding the French polish directly onto the cotton wadding. Do not pour the polish directly onto the face of the rubber. Bring the corners together and twist as before squeezing the polish to the face of the rubber. Any excess should be squeezed out before you commence polishing. If there is too much polish on the rubber this will cause ridges on the work. These ridges will then have to be rubbed down when the polish has dried and the process restarted from the smooth surface. From forest to floor, your French oak has been produced to create a flawless and aesthetically pleasing finish. It is tough, and if it is installed correctly it should last a lifetime. Even better, it is low maintenance. Whether your French oak flooring is new or reclaimed, this level of care should be as ingrained as the wood’s natural, individual characteristics.You could consider a product such as the Osmo Country Colour this is a penetrating oil that gives an opaque paint like look and may be better matched to an oiled finish on the inside. Both sides then being Microporous and better suited to expansion and retraction of the wood. I think its fair to say that any south facing surface is likely to need a little more regular TLC to keep it looking good, and the same is true for your door. Fiddes Hard Wax Oil Tints are ideal because they colour and protect the wood in the same application. It is always good to try and finish with a clear coat if possible because if the wood gets scratched it is the clear coat that scratches before the coloured coat and therefore the scratch is not as noticeable. French oak flooring is oak originating from France. This very sought-after wood flooring type is popular mostly because of its desirability, which it owes to its reputation. That’s the main reason because it’s either really better or very different from its equivalents originating in the US or Russia.

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Beauty Advent calendars are significantly pricier than chocolate ones, but they've become increasingly popular in the last few years as a way of bagging beauty products at a fraction of the normal cost. They often sell out early, but can also be heavily discounted later if they don't, so here's a round-up of some of the best I’ve seen. Clear wax polish is the one exception to the above… If a clear wax polish is applied to bare oak (or just about any other wood for that matter) then the colour is kept very natural indeed, it’s just a question of whether a wax polish is going to be durable enough. Internal doors, for example, are considered, by most people, to be ideal for finishing with wax, whereas a floor will look nice once waxed but regular maintenance is required, so most people don’t opt for wax for this reason. Thank you for getting in touch with your enquiry. I can recommend a great product for you to have a look at that will maintain the natural appearance of the wood, Fiddes Hard Wax oil Natural this contains a minute amount of white pigment to counteract the darkening that you get with a standard clear oil. If you want to get an idea of how the wood will look with the ‘clear (420)’, simply dampen a section of the wood with a clean cloth and some water. This gives a fairly good representation of how the wood will look once oiled.This advised is based on the wood having no current treatments applied. The preservative is likely to darken the wood slightly and a test area is recommended to ensure you like to darkened appearance. You could also consider application of a penetrative oil to offer some further protection, although I would recommend doing this a little further down the line when you are sure the wood is fully dry and there will be no more mould issue. We love to see before, during and after photos of any wood finishing project. If you would like to share your project pictures with us and our followers, you can either send us some photos or share on our Your French oak wood flooring is highly cost effective too. Long term, it will prove far less expensive than replacing carpets regularly or repairing lesser quality flooring. Thank you for getting in touch with your question. I believe the problem you have had is down to the oil being unable to penetrate the woods surface. Oak is a naturally hard wood with a tight grain and as you have sanded to a 240 grit this has closed the grain further, making it difficult for the oil to absorb into the wood.