Intergrain Nature’s Timber Oil is a natural, oil based timber finish made from 95% sustainable ingredients. The penetrating formula replicates timber’s natural defences against aging, saturating the cells to protect against drying out. Added ingredients give resistance to water, UV and mould. The natural ingredients in Nature’s Timber Oil give a rich, natural oiled finish. Nature’s Timber Oil is available in a lightly pigmented natural colour or mild timber tones to highlight the characteristics of popular timber species. Nature’s Timber Oil is fast drying, allowing two coats to be applied in one day, and will weather naturally, without risk of cracking, blistering and peeling. Environmentally responsible - Intergrain Nature’s Timber Oil consists of 95% naturally derived renewable materials, an environmentally responsible option compared to many coatings, containing mostly petrochemical based ingredients. Nature’s Timber Oil has about half the VOCs (volatile organic compounds) of traditional oil based finishes.
Touch Dry
2 hours
Cleaning materials
Hot soapy water or mineral turpentine
Application Tools
Spray, Brush, Pad
Not suitable for composites, for example, composite timber decking.
Do not apply to hot surfaces or those in direct sunlight, as doing so may result in difficult application, poor adhesion and blistering.
Do not apply in temperatures above 35°C or below 10°C or if rain or dew is expected within four hours of application.
The instructions below offer general preparation guidelines. For larger projects, commercial jobs or for more specific information please contact our Help & Advice team.
New pre-oiled timber (with Intergrain Universal Timber Oil or Feast Watson Industrial Timber Oil)
Timber that is factory pre-oiled with Intergrain Universal Timber Oil or Feast Watson Industrial Timber Oil does not require exterior weathering or treatment to remove tannin or oils. This pre-oiled timber can be directly recoated with Intergrain Nature’s Timber Oil.
All timber should be clean and free from dust, dirt, debris, and mortar prior to coating.
Light surface soiling: A light wipe down with a clean damp cloth will be suitable.
Heavy surface soiling: Clean the surface with Intergrain UltraPrep Timber Cleaner following the directions on the pack and rinse, allowing the surface to dry thoroughly prior to topcoat application.
IMPORTANT
Prior to topcoat purchase and application, it is important to identify the type of oil the supplier or timber merchant has used. If unsure, follow the recommendations below for New Raw Timber.
New pre-oiled timber (mineral oil)
All timber should be clean and free from dust, dirt, debris, and mortar prior to coating. Clean the surface with Intergrain Tannin and Oil Remover followed by Intergrain UltraPrep Timber Cleaner following the pack directions and rinse, allowing the surface to dry thoroughly prior to topcoat application.
New raw timber
All timber should be clean and free from dust, dirt, debris, and mortar prior to coating. Clean the surface with Intergrain Tannin and Oil Remover followed by Intergrain UltraPrep Timber Cleaner following the pack directions and rinse, allowing the surface to dry thoroughly prior to topcoat application.
Rejuvenating weathered, grey timber back to natural colour
Clean with Intergrain UltraPrep Timber Cleaner. For severely weathered timber, sand back to a fresh surface, remove all sanding dust, then clean with Intergrain UltraPrep Timber Cleaner.
Existing oiled coating in poor condition
Remove coating by using a combination of Intergrain UltraPrep Tannin & Oil Remover and power washing. Then clean with Intergrain UltraPrep Timber Cleaner.
Paints, varnishes or coatings in varied condition
Paints, varnishes or coatings that have deteriorated unevenly, remove all existing coating by using a Intergrain Liquid 8 Timber Stripper or sanding back to bare timber. Then clean with Intergrain UltraPrep Timber Cleaner.
All Bamboo Substrates
Clean with Intergrain UltraPrep Timber Cleaner. Check for adhesion by applying Nature’s Timber Oil to a test area, approximately 250mm x 250mm. Allow to dry for twelve hours then firmly press a strip of sticky tape over the coated section and rip off quickly. If the coating is removed do not proceed as the surface is not suitable.
Important:
If mould is present or if timber is in a mould prone area, use Intergrain UltraPrep Mould Killer to remove surface mould effectively as the first step of preparing the timber for coating. For best results, we recommend cleaning timber with Intergrain UltraPrep Timber Cleaner to ensure surface is free from debris, droppings and stains.
Remove excess water from the surface and allow the timber to completely dry before coating. Stir thoroughly before and during use with a flat blade stirrer. Do not thin. If project requires more than one can of Nature’s Timber Oil, mix all cans together in one large container to achieve colour uniformity.
Apply Nature’s Timber Oil using a quality brush, lambswool applicator, or spray (air assisted airless or airless). Do not apply by roller. If spraying, back-brush immediately after each section is coated to ensure a uniform finish. Take care to apply sufficient product to edges and end grain. When coating large areas, such as decking and weatherboards, coat no more than three boards at a time. Complete an entire length or continue until a natural break such as a window occurs.
Wait four hours to dry and apply a second coat. If necessary, sand lightly between coats to remove any raised grain. Wait 30 minutes after the second coat is applied and wipe off excess surface oil. Ensure that excess is wiped before the coating gets tacky.
IMPORTANT: COATING WILL NOT DRY AS PER DRYING TIME BELOW IF EXCESS OIL IS NOT WIPED OFF THE SURFACE BEFORE IT GETS TACKY.
Keep freshly coated contacting surfaces such as doors and windows ajar for several days if possible. Some tight closing windows may need sealing strips to prevent sticking.
Do not apply to hot surfaces or those in direct sunlight, as doing so may result in difficult application, poor adhesion and blistering.
Do not apply in temperatures above 35°C or below 10°C or if rain or dew is expected within four hours of application.
MAINTENANCE
Conduct a routine 12 monthly maintenance inspection. When timber starts to show signs of dryness and loss of colour, clean timber with Intergrain UltraPrep Timber Cleaner and apply one coat of Nature’s Timber Oil, wiping off the surface excess before it gets tacky.
