Manns Premier Top Oil
- 500ml
- 1L
- 500ml
- 1L
- A clear, durable, solvent-based oil for work tops and surrounding areas
- Can also be used on food preparation areas
- Easy re-application and maintenance
- Quick drying
- Drying time: 4 hours
- Coverage: 24 m2
- Coats: 2
- Coverage: 8 m2
Manns Premier Top Oil is a premium grade, hard wax oil blended for use on work tops, chopping boards, butchers blocks, table tops or any food-preparation areas in the kitchen for a natural, yet durable, dirt and scuff resistant, natural matt finish. Protects from heat, liquid spills as well as scratches and scuffs from day to day use.
Oiling a worktop is the recommended option as they are much easier to maintain and repair in the long-term and can be easily patch repaired when accidents happen.
If an oil finish remains for long after the suggested drying time, this is normally due to over-application. Very thin application and a wiping technique which removes the excess from an area and moving it onto the next untreated area is the best method to avoid over-saturation of the wood grain. It's this over-saturation which will lead to poor durability and extended drying times which will often remain tacky for days.
For the best results, ensure that surfaces painted are clean, dry and free of dirt, dust and grease.
- Previously oiled surfaces can just be lightly sanded with p120 sandpaper and wiped down with methylated spirit to remove all traces of sanding dust and degrease
- Any previous wax finishes should be completely removed with a suitable wax and polish remover
- Any previous paint, varnish or film-forming stains should be removed with a paint stripper and then sanded back to bare wood
- Lightly sand new or bare wood and remove all sanding dust with methylated spirit
- Fill any gaps and splits with a suitable filler
- Use a non-film forming wood stain if a colour change is required
Always try a test area before starting any project to assess compatibility of the final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times.
- Stir thoroughly before and during use
- Working in small sections at a time, apply Manns Premier Top Oil sparingly in the direction of the grain with a high quality synthetic bristle brush
- Wipe away any excess with a microfibre cloth as you go, the surface should not be overly tacky if applied correctly
- Lightly sand or de-nib between coats with P180 sandpaper or abrasive pad, such as Woodley's Finishing Pads
- Apply a second coat of oil in the same manner as the first and allow to dry properly
When it's time for a refresh, simply apply a fresh coat of Manns Premier Door Oil as required, following the Preparation and Application instructions above.
General, day-to-day cleaning can be done with Manns Anti-Bacterial Cleaner Spray.