Tikkurila Saaristo Pier Oil for Wooden Docks, Tintable, EC

Water-borne wood oil based on natural oil derivatives for piers. Protects wood against moisture and dirt, and retards splitting and cracking of wood.

Recommended Uses

Piers.

Product Features

Suitable for impregnated wood, heat-treated wood and untreated or previously oil-treated wood.

Application conditions

The surface to be treated must be dry. This means that the moisture content of the wood must be below 20% because wet wood does not absorb oil and oil dries slowly in moist conditions. As pressure-treated wood is often damp, we recommend it to be treated after about 6 months from installation.

During treatment and drying, the temperature of the air, surface and wood stain must be at least +5°C and the relative humidity of the air below 80%.

Surface preparation

Untreated surfaces:
Clean the wood surface of any dirt, dust and loose material. Wash moldy wood surfaces with Laituripesu according to instructions.

Surface treated previously with wood oil:
Remove loose material with a scraper and/or a wire brush. Clean the surface and, if necessary, wash with Laituripesu according to instructions. If a visible film remains on the surface, remove it before treatment. Sand the surface lightly after washing, if needed.

Application

Stir Saaristo Laituriöljy thoroughly before use and from time to time during application. Spread the oil tightly with a brush or a sponge so that the oil is absorbed evenly into the wood. Wipe off any excess oil. Spread evenly along the entire length of the board in continuous strokes to avoid overlapping. Apply one coat.

Oil treatment makes the wood look darker. Carry out maintenance when necessary. Surfaces continuously exposed to the weather may need to be treated annually.  NOTE! Surface may be slippery when wet.

Cleaning of tools

Clean the tools with water and soap Tikkurila Pensselipesu Tool Cleaner is recommended to remove slightly hardened paint. Wash the tools with soap and water or Tikkurila Pensselipesu (Tool Cleaner).

Maintenance instructions

Handle a new surface with care for approx. 1 week so that the product achieves its final hardness and durability. The surface can be cleansed lightly with a soft brush or mop after approx. 2 days from the treatment, if necessary.

Dirty surface can be washed with Laituripesu (1 part of Laituripesu into 10 parts of water). After washing rinse with water and let dry.