TDS Application Notes
1. Apply the oil thinly using a Bona Oil Squeegee, a stainless-steel trowel or a Bona Wool Pad. 2. After 15-30 minutes, make another pass with more oil until the surface is saturated i.e. until the wood does not absorb any more oil. The number of treatments needed depends on the type of wood but 1-2 treatments are usually enough. 3. Buff the floor in alternate directions using a buffing machine (150 revs/minute) and a red pad. 4. Remove surplus oil with cotton cloths straightaway and let the surface dry a minimum 24 hours without foot traffic. Tip: For best results buff the floor with a Bona Wool Pad (300 rev/min) 6-18 hours after the final oil application. If the floor looks patchy, add a small amount of oil to a cotton cloth, place it under the machine and buff the floor. After 1 hour, buff again using a clean cotton cloth. Drying time (at 20°C/60% RH): 24 hours, expect longer drying time on exotic wood and at low temperatures and/or high relative humidity. The room can normally be furnished after 1-2 days but wait approx. 1 week before covering the surface with rugs etc. or cleaning with wet methods.