{"id":2947,"date":"2022-01-26T21:32:41","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T21:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/revesen.co.uk\/?page_id=2947"},"modified":"2025-07-09T19:52:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T19:52:50","slug":"hardwax-oil-or-lacquer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/revesen.co.uk\/index.php\/hardwax-oil-or-lacquer\/","title":{"rendered":"Hardwax Oil or Lacquer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1424.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h2 data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"318\"><strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"318\">Hardwax Oil or Lacquer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"351\"><strong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"351\">Why Choose Hardwax Oil?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"674\">Hardwax oil both <strong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"403\">protects and strengthens wood<\/strong>, while also often enhancing its color with a natural, unique tone. The &#8222;hard&#8221; variant creates a <strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"532\">thin, nearly invisible layer<\/strong> that shields the wood from water and dirt \u2014 all without forming an artificial film. This allows the floor to breathe while staying protected.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"906\">Hardwax oils are <strong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"729\">derived from natural ingredients<\/strong>, making them safe for health and the environment. In fact, such oils are often used to finish <strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"858\">wooden toys for small children<\/strong>, which speaks to their safety and non-toxicity.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"911\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"958\"><strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"958\">Additional Advantages of Hardwax Oil:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1621\">\n<li data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1089\">\n<p data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1089\">If the floor is damaged, <strong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1021\">you can repair a small section<\/strong> without sanding the entire floor, unlike with lacquered finishes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1156\">\n<p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1156\">Oil enhances the <strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1141\">natural grain and appearance<\/strong> of the wood.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<p data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1244\">The surface feels <strong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1211\">warm and pleasant to the touch<\/strong> \u2014 you can truly feel the wood.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1368\">\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1368\">Oil-finished floors are <strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1289\">non-allergenic<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1332\">do not generate static electricity<\/strong>, so they <strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1365\">do not attract dust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1427\">\n<p data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1427\"><strong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1397\">Dust is barely visible<\/strong>, even on dark oiled floors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1500\">\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1500\">The surface is <strong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1462\">less slippery<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1497\">scratches are less visible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1565\">\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1565\">Oiled wood allows <strong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1562\">more natural and stable wood movement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1621\">\n<p data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1621\">It <strong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1591\">ages beautifully<\/strong>, gaining character over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1885\">To maintain durability and ease of care, we recommend treating the floor with a <strong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1727\">transparent care wax<\/strong> during the first few years of use. The <strong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1826\">frequency of maintenance depends on the original finish<\/strong> and typically ranges from every few months to once a year.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1890\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1942\"><strong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1942\">Lacquered Floors \u2013 Are They Still Worth It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2155\">When it comes to lacquered flooring, many of our customers point out a key drawback: <strong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2061\">local repairs are impossible<\/strong>. If the surface is damaged, the <strong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2154\">entire floor typically needs to be sanded and refinished<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2317\">Though modern lacquers are becoming more eco-friendly, this shift has also made them <strong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2285\">softer and more prone to surface damage<\/strong> compared to older formulations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2322\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2379\"><strong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2379\">Comparison: Pros and Cons of Lacquered Flooring<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"3241\">\n<thead data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2503\">\n<tr data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2503\">\n<th data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2441\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2400\">Disadvantages<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2503\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2457\">Advantages<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"3241\">\n<tr data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2748\">\n<td data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2687\" data-col-size=\"md\">Often made from synthetic chemicals, <strong data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2687\">less eco-friendly<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2748\">Multiple coats form a <strong data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2737\">thick protective layer<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2872\">\n<td data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2810\" data-col-size=\"md\">Local damage requires sanding the <strong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2803\">entire surface<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2872\">Can provide a <strong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2847\">high-gloss finish<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2995\">\n<td data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2933\" data-col-size=\"md\">Feels <strong data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2902\">cold and slippery<\/strong> underfoot<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2995\"><strong data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2965\">Easy to clean and maintain<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3118\">\n<td data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3056\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3015\">Attracts dust<\/strong> due to static electricity<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3118\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3241\">\n<td data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3179\" data-col-size=\"md\">Scratches are <strong data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3178\">highly visible on the lacquered surface<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3241\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2947","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hardwax Oil or Lacquer? - Revesen \u2013 premium wooden flooring manufacturer<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the pros and cons of hardwax oil vs lacquer for wood floors. 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