Each changing season
causes dimensional stresses that can splinter and physically damage
cedar and pine "treated" decks. Developed in Sweden
to protect "CCA" pressure treated wood from the harsh
Nordic weather, Swedish Wood Oil repels water, promotes wood stability
and highlights wood tones. It allows the wood to weather naturally
to a beautiful driftwood gray color.
Swedish Wood oil is absorbed into the wood and bonds with the
cell structure. The oils lubricate and stabilize the wood while
repelling water. Swedish Wood Oil helps retard warping, cupping,
splitting and nail popping. One moderate coat of Swedish Wood
Oil promotes dimensional stability, and special penetrating
oils restore the natural lubricity of the wood, often lost in
the pressure treating process. Swedish Wood Oil is recommended
for use on pressure treated wood decks, fences, storage buildings
and all other pressure treated wood construction projects.
Highlights: Clear. Water Repellent. Helps retard warping, cupping,
splitting and nail popping. Especially designed for pressure
treated lumber. Restores lubricity lost in wood during pressure
treatment. Will never crack or peel.
Use: Swedish wood Oil is a colorless water repellent treatment
for pressure treated wood. Pressure treatment effectively preserves
wood against insect attack and degradation from molds and fungi
growth. It is not, however, immune from the damaging effects
of water. Pressure treatment causes wood to become highly porous
and water absorbent. In winter, water will freeze in the pores
of the wood cell structure and then thaw, eventually causing
the wood to become brittle. Direct sun and heat of summer further
dry the wood which eventually warps and splits long before it
ever rots from decay.
Swedish Wood Oil dries into the wood and does not provide any
color. Application of Swedish Wood Oil will give wood an oiled
appearance which weathers out to a silvery grey color over time.
Subsequent Treatments: Re-apply when the surface exhibits
signs of water absorption.
One coat application. One coat application
Expect approximately 100 - 300 square feet per gallon. Damp
or new pressure treated lumber will not allow Swedish Wood Oil
to penetrate as well as dry, seasoned wood. Swedish Wood Oil
will allow the wood to gray with time, but can be used to help
retard warping, cupping, splitting and nail popping that is
common with pressure treated lumber. After a season or two,
other oil based tinted stains can be applied over Swedish Wood
Oil.
Do Not attempt to apply latex finishes / stains over Swedish
Wood Oil.
