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Floors & Terraces

Floors & Terraces solutions address walkable wooden surfaces subject to regular mechanical wear, foot traffic, and environmental exposure depending on interior or exterior use.

Interior / ExteriorSingle Layer6 compatible products
  • High foot-traffic resistance
  • Mechanical wear durability
  • Abrasion-tested hardness
  • Climate-appropriate formulation
Bengaluru living room with oiled teak plank floor and handloom dhurrie, opening onto a terrace through glass doors with monsoon-green view

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Hard-wearing finishes for walkable interior wood surfaces

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Interior Hardwax Oil

Hardwax oil for durable protection and finishing of interior wooden surfaces.

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Hard Oil Universal

Versatile universal primer and topcoat for all interior wood types. Enhances natural wood structure with silky matte, durable, water-repellent finish.

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Hard Oil Clear

Non-yellowing, durable primer and topcoat for unstressed interior wood surfaces, particularly in furniture manufacturing. Also suitable for cork and stoneware.

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Step by Step

How to Apply

  1. Surface preparation

    Ensure the substrate is dry, clean, grease-free, dust-free, and absorbent. Sand floor surfaces in grain direction. For Hard Oil 240 and Hard Oil Universal 259: sand to 150–180 grit. For Hardwax Oil 290: TDS does not specify grit — use minimum 120 grit (industry standard for hardwax oils). For Hard Oil Clear 241: surface must be dry, firm, absorbent, resin- and dust-free. Remove all sanding dust thoroughly. Ambient and surface temperature must be above 15°C.

  2. First coat application

    Apply a thin, even coat along the wood grain. Hard Oil 240: brush, roller, spray, or dip — apply thinly. Hardwax Oil 290: brush, roller, cloth, or pad — apply thinly and evenly, allow oil to penetrate and remove excess. Hard Oil Universal 259: apply with sealing roller in uniform thin coat. Hard Oil Clear 241: brush, roller, or spray — stir thoroughly before use.

  3. Excess removal and second coat

    Hard Oil 240: wet-on-wet method — apply second coat after a short waiting time. Remove excess oil after the final coat. Hard Oil Clear 241: wet-on-wet after 20–30 minutes, remove excess 30 minutes after final coat. Hardwax Oil 290: allow oil to penetrate, remove excess. Apply at least two coats. Hard Oil Universal 259: apply second coat after 6–8 hours — no intermediate sanding required.

  4. Drying and curing

    Hard Oil 240: dust-dry 10–12 hours, walkable and recoatable 16–24 hours. Hardwax Oil 290: dry to touch 6–12 hours, recoatable after 12 hours, fully cured 7–10 days. Hard Oil Universal 259: dust-dry 6–8 hours, foot traffic safe 16–24 hours. Hard Oil Clear 241: dust-dry approx. 8 hours, foot traffic after 16–20 hours at 20°C. Ensure sufficient air circulation during drying.

  5. Final coat and finishing

    All products require at least two coats. Hard Oil Universal 259: apply 3 uniform thin coats total using sealing roller at 6–8 hour intervals. For 240 and 241: remove excess oil 30 minutes after the final coat. For 290: ensure no excess oil remains on the surface — pooled oil will not dry properly. After the final coat, avoid foot traffic until walkable drying time has passed.

System Composition

  • Surface preparation (sanding to correct grit for chosen product)
  • Interior floor oil application (penetrating base treatment)
  • Second coat application (for saturation and durability)
  • Optional third coat for high-traffic areas (product-dependent)

Why It Works

  • Oil penetrates into the wood fibre rather than forming a surface film, creating a finish that moves with the wood as it expands and contracts with indoor humidity changes.
  • Natural oil-based systems remain vapour-permeable after curing, allowing the wood to regulate moisture exchange with the indoor environment.
  • Because the finish is within the wood rather than on top of it, localised wear or damage on floors can be spot-repaired without stripping the entire surface — a significant advantage over lacquer systems for large floor areas.

Pick the Right Build

Which build fits your surface?

Standard hardwood floors and parquet

If you need a versatile all-round floor finish → Hard Oil 240. Two coats with wet-on-wet method, deep penetration, warm natural tone. The default choice for most residential floor applications.

Hard Oil 240 — 2 coats

High-traffic floors (hallways, living rooms)

If the floor sees heavy daily use and needs maximum surface hardness → Hardwax Oil 290. Micro-wax hardens the surface, providing superior resistance to foot traffic and mechanical wear.

Hardwax Oil 290 — 2 coats

Light wood floors (ash, maple, birch)

If you want to preserve the natural lightness of pale wood → Hard Oil Clear 241. Safflower-based, non-yellowing formula prevents the warm amber shift that linseed oils cause on light timbers.

Hard Oil Clear 241 — 2 coats

Stairs, OSB, fast-turnaround projects

If you need fast recoat intervals and no intermediate sanding → Hard Oil Universal 259. Three thin coats via sealing roller at 6–8 hour intervals. Explicitly rated for stairs and foot traffic.

Hard Oil Universal 259 — 3 coats

What to Expect

  • Full curing takes 7–14 days depending on the product. During this period, treat floor surfaces gently — avoid placing furniture or heavy objects.
  • Periodic maintenance (re-oiling) intervals depend on traffic intensity — typically every 6–12 months for residential floors, more frequently for high-traffic commercial areas.
  • Oiled floors develop a natural patina over time. This is a characteristic of the material, not a defect.

What to Avoid

  • Not suitable for exterior use or surfaces exposed to weather, standing water, or direct sunlight.
  • Does not provide a film-forming barrier — spills should be wiped promptly to avoid staining.
  • Not compatible with previously lacquered, varnished, or sealed surfaces unless the existing coating is fully removed.
  • Does not replace structural treatments for wood preservation (e.g., fungicidal or insecticidal treatments).

Scope & Limits

Where this system applies.

This solution layer covers interior wooden floors and stairs, exterior wooden terraces and decking, and walkable wood surfaces where abrasion, impact, and surface wear are central considerations.

Requirements

  • Floors & Terraces systems are limited to walkable wooden surfaces, applications with regular foot traffic or mechanical wear, and clearly defined interior or exterior exposure conditions.
  • They do not cover furniture, cabinetry, doors, or joinery objects, wall or ceiling applications, or mineral or silicate-based substrates.

Not compatible with

  • Floors & Terraces solutions are not interchangeable with Furniture & Joinery systems intended for object-level applications, Interior or Exterior Wood systems intended for non-walkable surfaces, or mineral wall, facade, or decorative finish systems.
  • Products designed for non-walkable surfaces are excluded, even if material type or appearance overlaps.

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