Description — Velvit Oil is an interior, transparent vegetable based penetrating, micro-porous, oil satin finish derived from soy. One coat works for many applications; floors two coats. Dry, cured finish is water repellent and resists alcohol, hot liquids, common stains, abrasions and most harsh chemicals.
Uses — Excellent on cabinets, furniture, paneling, floors, interior trim, wood work, picture frames, cutting boards, wood salad sets, shelving and all wood crafts.
Coverage — Coverage varies with the type of wood and condition of the surface. Figure on 450 sq. ft. of coverage per gallon when applied to well sanded, face grain pine or oak. Super soft woods in rough cut condition, such as building siding cut from pencil cedar will soak up the finish at a much faster rate and reduce coverage proportionately.
Surface Preparation — The wood surface should be unfinished, clean and dry. Following sanding, remove most of the dust with a broom and/or a shop vacuum. Provide good ventilation.
Application — Apply Velvit Oil with a natural bristle brush. If you notice areas where the finish is drying out or soaking in faster than others, apply more finish to these spots. Let penetrate for 20 to 30 minutes. Then wipe the entire surface with a soft cotton cloth. Let dry for 24 hours. Velvit Oil is also great for wet sanding finish applications. This can be a good idea if you have a surface with lots of open pores or small voids, however wet sanding is completely optional. It’s only advantage is to help fill voids. To wet sand, apply the finish as outlined above, but before wiping down, sand the sur-face (220 or 320 grit paper) by hand or with an electric sander. This step produces a natural paste that will fill open pores and small voids. After sanding, wipe down the surface with a soft cloth and let dry as above. Wet sanding is optional and not suggested for most applications. If needed, a second or top coat can then be applied, without sanding.
Drying Time — After 24 -48 hours, the surface will be dry; alcohol, heat and water resistant.
Application Advantages — One coat is all that is necessary to protect the wood. Two applications will give more luster and depth. Two coats are recommended for floors or kitchen/bath woodwork. The process can involve two coats of natural Velvit Oil, or two coats of pigmented Velvit Oil; or a coat of pigmented Velvit Oil and a top coat of Natural 200. When using colors, apply the first coat and wipe down. If the resulting color shade when dry is what you want, apply a second coat of Velvit Oil natural to add more depth or luster. If you are looking for more color or a deeper shade, apply a second coat of the pigmented Velvit Oil and wipe down. Regardless of your choice of clear or pigmented, how-ever, more that two coats is needless overkill in the vast majority of cases and can cause serious drying problems. Because the oil penetrates and bonds with the fiber of the wood rather than merely coating the surface like conventional varnishes, Velvit Oil will never crack, chip or peel.
Maintenance — Most interior surfaces finished with Velvit Oil are maintenance free short of a light dusting from time to time. Can also be cleaned with a warm, damp cloth when needed. Dry the surface thoroughly with a cotton cloth. If desired, wipe down furniture, benches and table or counter tops periodically with a soft cloth lightly treated with pure lemon oil. The manufacturer suggests avoiding the use of waxes or silicones as they may cause the finish to water spot. Scratches can be removed by simply reapplying Velvit Oil wherever needed. Brush or wipe on the oil and allow to stand for 30 minutes. Then wipe off excess oil and allow the surface to dry. Should the touch up area look too bright or glossy it’s easy to achieve a satin look by buffing with a fine (000to 0000) steel wool pad. Deeper abrasions can be sanded out and then refinished using the steps outlined above.
Precautions — Place used rags in a closed metal container to avoid combustion. Though Velvit Oil is a vegetable based product, like most fine wood finishes, it contains mineral spirits, a petroleum distillate, to keep it from drying in the can. Provide adequate ventilation when applying the finish. Sensitive persons should avoid prolonged contact with the skin. Close cans by pressing at various points around the edge, rather than hammering. Keep stored cans out of the reach of children. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; call a physician immediately.