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BESPOKE TIMBER FINISHES
Selecting the perfect floor for your space is more than just about the colour; it’s about understanding the coating, the maintenance, and how it will withstand the demands of everyday life. At Bespoke, we recognize the significance of this decision, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of custom timber finishes.
Crafting the perfect look for your space involves a delicate balance of selection and application, a process we’ve mastered through years of expertise. With us, you’re not just getting a floor coating; you’re getting a solution designed specifically for you.
COATING FINISH OPTIONS
Oiled Finish
There’s nothing quite as stunning as a well-oiled timber floor. The oil brings out the natural grain, creating a captivating two-dimensional effect. Plus, there’s a vast array of colour options to choose from, and walking on it feels absolutely amazing.
However, maintaining an oiled floor requires more effort compared to a lacquered one. Traditionally, oiled floors used natural coatings with a linseed oil base. While these look fantastic, they offer minimal protection, demanding frequent oil applications to keep the floor nourished. Nowadays, we still use similar products, but thanks to technological advancements, we’ve made significant progress.
In our systems, we always incorporate either a hard wax oil or UV oil finish, significantly boosting the floor’s durability. Though regular upkeep is still necessary, it’s not as burdensome as with previous coating methods. You will just need to use the correct products and have a professional periodically apply a maintenance coat. This is less intrusive than a recoat and can normally be completed in a day, with minimal disruption to your household. You will also be glad to know that an oiled finish can easily repair small scratches on the spot, reviving your floor instantly.
If you are thinking there’s too much to remember, don’t worry. We always provide a comprehensive maintenance guide with each purchase to ensure you know the best practices for maintaining your floor!
LACQUERED FINISH
Lacquered floors offer a striking finish and boast much greater durability compared to oiled floors. If you lead a busy lifestyle and need your flooring to withstand daily wear and tear, lacquered floors are the perfect choice for your home.
Maintenance for lacquered floors is simple; we recommend a specific cleaner, and beyond that, your care routine is minimal. With endless colour options available, your floor is guaranteed to look stunning and stand the test of time.
Our top choice for lacquer coating is UV lacquer. This specially formulated product instantly cures under UV light, providing the toughest possible protection for your floors. But it’s important to note that UV lacquer isn’t a “sunblock for floors” as commonly misunderstood; all floors will naturally change colour over time. While we also offer high-quality waterborne polyurethanes, which can be applied on-site, we’ve found that the durability of UV lacquer surpasses these options, making it our preferred finish.
When it’s time for floor refinishing down the road, full re-sanding will be necessary. However, considering that many people change homes approximately every seven years, it’s likely that you won’t need this during your time in your current residence.
Is one finish or brand better than the other?
HARD WAX OIL VS POLYURETHANE FINISH
THE PROS AND CONS
HARD WAX OIL
Provides the feel of real timber under your feet
Contains a depth of colour that enhances the character of the timber
Easy to clean and water-resistant
Looks amazing over time if maintained properly.
Scuffs and spot touch ups are easy to apply, even for homeowners who don’t want to get a professional in.
While it looks amazing with proper maintenance, you will need to apply a maintenance coat in 2-5 years depending on wear - dont stress too much, this is an easy and economic process
Hard wax floors require more frequent cleaning with specific soaps to keep its sheen.
Not as hard-wearing as polyurethane.
POLYURETHANE
We use non-toxic polyurethane products, so it is safe for our team to use during application.
Available in many colours and tints to enhance the colour palette
Easy to clean and water-resistant
Easily the most durable floor finish available
You can’t change your mind and coat an oil-based finish over a water-based polyurethane coating.
Touch up patches are difficult to blend with the surrounding areas and will most likely need a professional to do it.
Over time, the scuffs and scratches can only be fixed with a recoat. Recoats look best once every ten years or so, depending on how much traffic uses the floor.
BESPOKE OILS OF CHOICE
Rubio Monocoat
Protects and colours your wood in one single layer
Rubio Monocoat has been the number one reference for top-quality protection and colouring of wood for over ten years. With over 30.000.000 m² of treated wood per year, Rubio Monocoat is becoming a well-known partner for professionals with high demands. In addition to the treatment of wooden floors, decks, walls, etc., Rubio Monocoat products are also perfectly suited for the treatment of all interior and exterior timbers.
Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C is a premium product for interior use, which protects and colours wood in just one single layer. The revolutionary technology of molecular binding makes the oil connect with the wood fibres, without forming a film or chance of overlapping. The oil is available in 40 standard colours and is 100% environmentally friendly.
Ciranova
High-quality woodcare products
Ciranova has been a specialist in the development and production of finishing products for parquet, furniture, interior and exterior wood for over 80 years. Thanks to a range of colours, reactive stains and oils, as well as maintenance products; Ciranova is one of the lead suppliers of wood preservatives for the woodworking industry.
As a proactive company, Ciranova are involved in research and development on a daily basis in their own labs, with the most advanced technologies and newest raw materials. High-quality products that protect and colour your wood are the logical result of this.
Bona
Passion for wood floors
Bona Craft Oil 2k is a unique blend of different vegetable oils, modified for superior impregnation and long-lasting protection of wooden floors. The exclusive blend is low in odour, easy to handle and gives a reduced yellowing effect.
Bon Craft Oil formulation is environmentally responsible, containing much oil and little solvents (<4%) which also means that the wood can be saturated with fewer applications. Suitable for wooden floors in public and domestic environments as well as for furniture and other woodwork.
WOCA DENMARK
Satisfaction Guaranteed
With the specially developed WOCA flooring products, wood floors are kept beautiful and well protected. WOCA offer an extensive range of products for pre-treatment, basic finishing and maintenance for different types of flooring finishes and different species of wood.
WOCA floor finishing products are based on natural oils and soaps, which strengthen and stimulate the natural qualities of the wood. Regular maintenance is vital in order to keep the wood floors in a strong and beautiful condition for a long time. Well-kept surfaces also result in fast and easy cleaning and maintenance.
Osmo
Committed to Quality
Osmo offers a natural and environmentally friendly alternative to wood finishing. The products are based on rapidly renewable, natural vegetable oils that penetrate deeply into the wood, keeping it elastic and healthy, whilst preventing it from drying and becoming brittle. The wood is allowed to breathe which means it is naturally protected, moisture can evaporate whilst the surface is very water-resistant, water tightly beads on the surface which can be simply wiped off.
The natural treatment of wood is not only for protection, but the aesthetic point of view is essential. It is possible to create an almost infinite variation of naturally occurring shades or bright, vivid colours. If you want to enhance the grain showing a gorgeous, natural colour tone or whether you prefer to keep the natural, raw appearance of the wood – or just looking for a comfortable, durable surface that adapts to the demands of life, Osmo could be a good option.
Pallmann
Exceeding Expectations
Pallmann Magic Oil 2K is a perfect hybrid of natural oils and waxes. This unique two-component finish produces a uniform matte, velvety surface that repels dirt and water.
It is suitable for all raw wood floors, solid or engineered, solid cork flooring and is rated for use on radiant heat floor systems. Magic Oil 2K’s rapid drying properties allow for refinishing to be completed quickly, making it a perfect product to use for commercial applications.
