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To achieve an aging effect on tannin-rich woods such as oak, use OLI-NATURA ANTIQUE—a reactive stain that naturally ages the wood. The eco-friendly, VOC-free, water-based pretreatment penetrates deep into the wood and reacts directly with the tannic acid it contains.
OLI-NATURA ANTIQUE is applied to raw wood and, depending on the shade, creates a smoked or greying effect that replicates the natural aging process.
After the surface has dried completely, gently sand it between coats, then apply a colorless or colored OLI-NATURA oil, depending on the desired effect.
The reactive stain is available in three color intensities—“lye-washed,” “smoked,” or “black smoked”—and can be mixed to create custom shades. Depending on the selected shade, application quantity, and tannic acid content of the wood, the aging effect will vary in intensity.
The product can be applied both manually and industrially—with a brush, roller, spray gun, or roller-coating system.
Important: The stained surface must be protected with an oil, as the stain alone provides no protection. In addition, the wood surface should not be wetted before staining (no water-popping), as this would neutralize some of the natural tannic acid, preventing OLI-AQUA ANTIQUE from reacting optimally.
