Interior Oil Preparation and Application FAQs
What's the difference between Master Color Oil and Diamond Oil Active?
Master Color Oil is the original WOCA Oil. It is best for residential flooring. It has a lower solid/higher solvent ratio.
Diamond Oil Active is best for high traffic residential and commercial flooring. It has a higher solid/lower solvent ratio.
Both oils can be used on any interior wood surface. Ultimately, Diamond Oil Active is more durable than Master Color Oil.
Do I have to use Intensive Cleaner
In some scenarios, it is mandatory. Intensive Wood Cleaner is a must-have for most WOCA projects. It is essential in preparing wood surfaces for finishing, maintenance, and neutralizing reactive lyes. It removes dust and debris, leaving a clean surface, suppresses surface tannin, and pops the grain to achieve a richer color and improved oil absorption.
Are 2 coats really needed?
In most cases, yes, especially if finishing softwoods and reclaimed wood.
A 2nd coat of oil gives a richer color and better durability and protection.
Can I put a water based finish over an oil?
WOCA Optima or XP2K can be applied over Master Color Oil only. Diamond Oil Active cannot be top coated with a water-based finish.
Can I apply two coats of Diamond Oil Active?
Yes, especially if finishing softwoods and reclaimed wood.
A 2nd coat of Diamond Oil Active gives a richer color and better durability and protection.
How do I speed up the dry time of the oil finish?
WOCA Oils are oxidative oils which means they need oxygen to dry and cure. Keep the windows open or at least cracked during the finishing process, dry and cure time. This creates good conditions for fresh oxygen exchange.
Can I mix Master Color Oil with Diamond Oil Active?
No, you cannot mix WOCA Master Color Oil with WOCA Diamond Oil Active. They are different product formulations. You can, however, mix colors within the same product.
Are the white, black, extra white and natural the same color for both Master Color Oil and Diamond Oil Active?
Extra White, Natural and White look the same for both oil product lines. Master Color Oil Black and Diamond Oil Active Carbon Black are different pigments and do not look the same.
Do I have to roll the Diamond Oil Active?
You can roll, brush, trowel, squirt, or pour the oil directly onto the surface before polishing.
How do I apply the Intensive Wood Cleaner to a large area of flooring?
Intensive Wood Cleaner can be applied with a well-wrung cotton yarn mop, wood floor machine, or a pump sprayer.
Can I T-bar a oil finish?
No.
How do I cut in the edges of the room if we are buffing in the oil with a buffer?
Cut one of the floor pads to fit your hand, polish by hand, and wipe off the excess.
Can you trowel or hand-apply the oil finish?
Yes.
SKU: DMC-Master Color Designer Kit
Brand: Woca Woodcare
$87.00
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Brand: Woca Woodcare
$35.00
