Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA
WAT-02
WATCO
®
DANISH OIL
1
Form: GDH-636
Rev.: 050620
DESCRIPTION AND USES
Watco
®
Danish Oil is a unique blend of penetrating oil &
varnish, which hardens in the wood, not on the wood. Watco
Danish Oil penetrates deep into wood pores to protect from
within and to enhance the natural look and feel of the wood.
It creates the rich, warm glow of a traditional hand-rubbed
finish. Many projects can be completed in less than an
hour - simply brush or wipe on and wipe off.
PRODUCTS
GALLON
QUART
PINT
DESCRIPTION
65131
65141
6515H
Golden Oak
65231
65241
65251
Cherry
65331
65341
65351
Black Walnut
65431
65441
65451H
Fruit Wood
65531
65541
65551
Light Walnut
˗˗
214380
214381
Red Mahogany
65731
A65741
65751/303302
Natural
65831
A65841
65821/303240
Dark Walnut
65931
A65941
65951/303239
Medium Walnut
PRODUCT APPLICATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
STARTING PROJECT
SURFACE PREPARATION
Remove any existing finishes with sandpaper or stripper.
Prepare bare wood for finishing by sanding in the direction of
the grain. Begin with #120 grit sandpaper and progress
though #150, #180 and #220 grits. Before applying Watco
Danish Oil, remove all sanding dust and dirt with a vacuum,
tack cloth, or rag dampened with mineral spirits. For grease
and glue, remove with a rag dampened with mineral spirits.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint from any
surface, you may release lead paint dust. LEAD IS TOXIC.
EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE; ESPECIALLY IN
CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID
EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH approved respirator to control
lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and
a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself
and your family by contacting the National Lead Information
Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.)
TESTING COLOR
Be sure to test your stain to verify the desired color. To
test, apply the stain in an inconspicuous area.
OPTIONAL STEPS
Pre-treat soft woods, such as pine, by lightly wiping the
wood surface with a cloth moistened with Watco Danish Oil
Natural finish. Immediately wipe the surface completely dry
and proceed with application.
APPLICATION
Use only when air (ambient) temperature is between 60-
90°F (16-32°C) and relative humidity is below 85%. Allow
for longer dry times during damp and humid conditions. Mix
or shake material thoroughly to ensure that any settled
pigment is re-dispersed before application. Stir occasionally
during use. Apply a test sample on a small inconspicuous
area before proceeding with the entire job. Apply one coat
of Watco Danish Oil liberally with a brush or clean lint free
rag. Allow to penetrate for 15 minutes then remove excess
by wiping with a rag in the direction of the grain. If additional
coats are needed, reapply allowing an additional 15 minutes
penetration. Wipe surface completely dry. Removal of all
excess material is essential to ensure proper dry time and
proper adhesion of topcoat.
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
For additional protection, any Rust-Oleum
®
polyurethane
finish can be applied over the Watco Danish Oil. Allow a
minimum of 72 hours dry time prior to applying the
polyurethane finish. Darker colors may require slightly
longer dry time.
MAINTENANCE
Apply fresh coats as needed to repair surface scratches and
to remove minor stains. Burnish affected area with fine steel
wool or #220-grit sandpaper, then apply the Watco Danish
Oil color originally used to finish the wood.
CLEAN UP
Application tools or brushes should be cleaned with mineral
spirits or paint thinner.