Wooden surfaces need protection from mechanical and biological damage, UV rays and atmospheric influences - this is the only way they can retain their appearance and the unique natural structure of wood for a long time. Balm for wood "Aquatex" can perform this function.
Detailed description
The composition of the mixture, in addition to natural oils, contains the following substances:
- Biocidal components of high efficiency. They are difficult to wash out of the mixture, thanks to which the balm adheres firmly to the wood surface.
- Natural microwax.
- Transparent light-resistant nano-pigments.
- Dearomatized solvents.
- UV absorbers.
- UV filters.
Use "Aquatex" balm for surface treatment of wood, plywood, MDF, OSB, chipboard, laminated veneer lumber and other similar materials. The oil composition covers all external and internal surfaces, from walls to wooden decks.
Material properties
The most important characteristics of Aquatex balm for consumers are the following properties:
- Eco-friendly. Since only natural oils were used for the manufacture of the substance, the finished product does not pose a danger to the environment, animals and humans.
- Water repellent. To make the substance repel moisture, natural wax is added to it.
- The material is perfectly absorbed, while penetrating deep into the wood structure.
- Forms a vapor permeable coating - breathable.
- Applied substance does not peel, crack or flake.
- If necessary, the surface can be easily restored.
But the most important thing is that after applying the Aquatex balm, the wear resistance of wood increases. Its surface does not show scuffs, scratches and other types of damage.
Recommendations for use
Work can only be carried out if certain conditions are met:
- Wood should not be more than 20% damp.
- Humidity should not exceed 80%.
- The ambient temperature should not be above 40 and below +5 °С.
Before you start applying the Aquatex balm, you should prepare the surface. So, if the wood has darkened from prolonged use, it is treated with bleaching preparations. If there are affected areas, rot is removed from them. From earlierpainted areas are cleaned by peeling coatings. To do this, they are sanded, cycled, polished - they choose the most suitable cleaning method.
In order for bioprotection to serve for a long time and extend the life of outdoor wood, it is recommended to pre-treat the prepared surfaces with an antiseptic primer.
Attention: if the wood has previously been treated with bio- and fire-retardant impregnations, it is not recommended to apply Aquatex oil balm on it.
You will need a sprayer to work. It can be replaced with a sponge, roller or brush. It is impossible to dilute the oil with any substances. If you want to get a mixture of a certain shade, you can mix material of other shades.
Features of the work
When the surfaces are fully prepared, they begin to work with the composition itself - it is thoroughly mixed. If the outer surfaces are treated, oil is applied in 2-3 layers. To protect indoor surfaces, it is enough to apply the substance in one, maximum - in 2 layers. The number of layers depends on what final shade the coating should have.
An important detail: before proceeding with the application of the substance, a small area is first painted - each type of wood acquires a different shade after applying the substance.
Balm-oil for wood "Aquatex" is applied very thinly, carefully rubbing it into the wood. If you work with a brush, the strokes are along the fibers. When working, you must ensure that there are no smudges, gaps.
After the first layer has been applied,it is allowed to dry for 8-9 hours and only after that the next one is applied. After several treatments, surfaces dry in 48-50 hours.
Expert advice
There are several important nuances that will greatly facilitate the work with the material and help you get the best possible result.
- If you have to use the same composition, but purchased from different batches, before proceeding with surface treatment, you must take the same amount of the drug from both (three) containers and mix in one. This will give you a one tone surface.
- Half an hour after the end of applying the substance to the surface, everything that has not been absorbed is removed with a soft cloth. If the oil is not removed, due to the different thickness of the layer, the shade will turn out to be non-uniform, and the surface will lose its decorative effect.
- If not all the balsam-oil for the Aquatex tree was used up, it can be stored until the next use. To do this, the substance is poured into a glass or metal container, hermetically sealed and left in a place where the sun does not penetrate. Moreover, the container should be of such a size that it is completely filled with oil.
