Maintenance Gel Instructions

Maintenance Gel Instructions

Maintenance Gel is versatile and can be used for different applications, so be sure to check the instructions for your specific project.

Maintenance Gel as a 2nd coat over Master Color Oil or Diamond Oil Active for a satin sheen

1. Apply a few dime size dabs of gel to a white buffing pad and polish over the section of wood flooring in a thin, even coat. Continue polishing until the wood seems saturated and the surface has a uniform appearance. It is recommended to work on small sections at a time, as the gel is quick/drying.
2. Using a polishing cloth attached to a clean polishing pad, immediately start polishing off the freshly "gelled" surface to remove any excess gel or residue.  The polished surface should not appear wet.
3. If the wood does not seem fully saturated after 4-6 hours, reapply with less gel than the first treatment, but following the same procedure.
4. Wait 4-6 hours before using the surface. Avoid getting water or dirt on the wooden surface for the next 2-3 days.

Maintenance Gel as a maintenance coat for natural oil, hardwax oil or UV oiled flooring

1. Thoroughly clean the surface with Intensive Wood Cleaner, dilute 3 ounces to 1 gallon of water.   After cleaning, leave the surface to dry for at least 8 hours at 68°F.
2. Apply a few dime size dabs of gel to a white buffing pad and polish over the section of wood flooring in a thin, even coat. Continue polishing until the wood seems saturated and the surface has a uniform appearance. It is recommended to work on small sections at a time, as the gel is quick/drying.
3. Using a polishing cloth attached to a clean polishing pad, immediately start polishing off the freshly "gelled" surface to remove any excess gel or residue.  The polished surface should not appear wet.
4. If the wood does not seem fully saturated after 4-6 hours,  reapply with less gel than the first treatment, but following the same procedure.
5. Wait 4-6 hours before using the surface. Avoid getting water or dirt on the wooden surface for the next 2-3 days.

Maintenance Gel for furniture or wood countertops

1. Thoroughly clean the surface with Intensive Wood Cleaner Spray  Leave the surface to dry 6-8 hours.
2. Apply a few dime size dabs of gel to the wood surface and start polishing in the gel with a WOCA Patina disc (for a smooth, furniture grade finish) or a white buffing pad (cut to fit your hand) in a thin, even coat. Continue polishing until the wood seems saturated and the surface has a uniform appearance. It is recommended to work on small sections at a time, as the gel is quick/drying.
3. Using a polishing cloth, immediately start wiping/polishing the freshly "gelled" surface to remove any excess gel or residue.  The polished surface should not appear wet.
4. If the wood does not seem fully saturated after 4-6 hours, reapply with less gel than the first treatment, but following the same procedure.
5. Wait 4-6 hours before using the surface. Avoid getting water or dirt on the wooden surface for the next 2-3 days.