ᐅ Hard Wax Seal Experiences – What Should You Pay Attention To?
Created on: 26 Mar 2021 13:59
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bauenmk2020
Hello,
I had an oak countertop custom-made by a carpenter. I will handle the final surface treatment myself. According to the carpenter’s quote, this would be done with a hard wax sealant. I would now like to purchase the material myself but I’m not familiar with it. There is a product from Remmers that sounds quite good. It is more expensive, but I want to enjoy the countertop for a long time. The hardware store also sells some sealants. Is it okay to use those without any issues, or is it better not to?
Has anyone done this before?
I had an oak countertop custom-made by a carpenter. I will handle the final surface treatment myself. According to the carpenter’s quote, this would be done with a hard wax sealant. I would now like to purchase the material myself but I’m not familiar with it. There is a product from Remmers that sounds quite good. It is more expensive, but I want to enjoy the countertop for a long time. The hardware store also sells some sealants. Is it okay to use those without any issues, or is it better not to?
Has anyone done this before?
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pagoni202026 Mar 2021 15:59bauenmk2020 schrieb:
......but you have to regularly reapply lubricant? Well... in a pinch, you could just smear some on a small wooden board with a cloth, which wouldn’t be much effort if you want to have a beautiful handcrafted piece.bauenmk2020 schrieb:
Oiling and varnishing in one.For me, that would be more of an either-or decision.bauenmk2020 schrieb:
So it will end up being a special order... I’ll ask the carpenter what product they use.In the end, you can use almost anything, but here we’re talking about creating and maintaining something especially beautiful, so I’d be willing to put in a bit of effort. It also depends on the result you want to achieve. As @Myrna_Loy mentions, hard wax oil requires no additional treatment, which I can confirm. In my previous home, I used Osmo decorative wax on the wooden floor for years without any maintenance or issues.
bauenmk202026 Mar 2021 17:05Remmers is basically available only in "clear," while OSMO offers several "colors." Remmers HWS is also described as chemical-resistant. OSMO, on the other hand, is only resistant to various beverages (beer, cola, etc.). Rustin Danish Oil would be the most affordable option, but it is recommended for regular application. Currently, I am leaning towards the Remmers product.
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pagoni202026 Mar 2021 17:13bauenmk2020 schrieb:
Remmers products are basically only available in "clear," while OSMO offers several "colors." Remmers HWS also states that it is chemical-resistant. OSMO, on the other hand, is only resistant to various drinks (beer, cola, etc.). Rustin Danish Oil would be the most affordable option, but it requires regular application. Currently, I am leaning towards the Remmers product. bauenmk2020 schrieb:
various drinks (beer, cola, etc.) bauenmk2020 schrieb:
Currently, I am leaning towards the Remmers product. Well, that stuff can probably be applied easily too....
bauenmk2020 schrieb:
Remmers says something along the lines of: oiling and varnishing in one. Probably just marketing, right? Did it work then?
As I said, if you don’t have high demands, you can use any wood treatment.
Firstly, Remmers is not just anyone; it is at least as good as Osmo. Secondly, a hardening oil is an excellent choice for this purpose when you want a satin finish rather than a high-gloss result.
I personally like to use Woodskin by International, which is also a hardening oil based on turpentine.
For application, start with a first coat diluted with one-third turpentine and two-thirds hardening oil, applied by brushing. It will almost completely absorb into the wood, which is good. Then apply two coats undiluted, followed if needed by a final coat as a top finish. No intermediate sanding is necessary. You can determine if the last coat is needed by checking if it no longer absorbs but instead dries on the surface like a varnish. Hardening oil has long been used in boatbuilding; it makes wood seawater-resistant and UV-resistant.
I personally like to use Woodskin by International, which is also a hardening oil based on turpentine.
For application, start with a first coat diluted with one-third turpentine and two-thirds hardening oil, applied by brushing. It will almost completely absorb into the wood, which is good. Then apply two coats undiluted, followed if needed by a final coat as a top finish. No intermediate sanding is necessary. You can determine if the last coat is needed by checking if it no longer absorbs but instead dries on the surface like a varnish. Hardening oil has long been used in boatbuilding; it makes wood seawater-resistant and UV-resistant.
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pagoni202026 Mar 2021 20:35Of course, there are many other manufacturers like Zweihorn and others. Our carpenter prefers to work with Remmers, he says. But I had read something here about "smearing on" or "re-smearing," meaning the minimal possible effort. I hadn’t expected the high level of stress in the bathroom 😎, which was understood differently later.
You can use them too........
@Nordlys Nobody here doubted the quality of Remmers...... do you have stock options or shares in the company? 😀
bauenmk2020 schrieb:
There are also some sealants available at hardware stores. Can you use those without any problems, or is it better not to?
You can use them too........
@Nordlys Nobody here doubted the quality of Remmers...... do you have stock options or shares in the company? 😀
No, but I find lacquer oil better than wax for use in bathrooms. Even so-called hardware store sealants don’t have to be bad, but he should please specify exactly what he plans to buy. Clou wood sealer is also an option, but it is more difficult to apply. Clou, for example, is available at Hage hardware store.