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Oils, Varnishes + Waxes

When choosing a natural coating for timber in your home there are a number of options available from wax, to oils to natural varnish. BioPaints natural coatings allow wooden surfaces to breathe while giving protection and natural beauty to your home and living environment. As a general guide:

• varnishes look similar to an oiled finish but are more durable and water resistant. BioPaints Hard Varnish is our hardest wearing natural finish for timber and is our best selling product. Other varnishes come as coloured finishes.
• oils are a popular choice due to their subtle appearance. They are harder wearing than a wax finish, but some are also susceptible to water-marking in certain areas and some are not suited to wet spaces, e.g. kitchens and bathrooms, due to the possibility of the oils absorbing moisture and developing fungi growth. Oils can be difficult to apply evenly. Care must be taken to achieve an even finish, which can take time
• waxes are the softest of the finishes and provide a lovely subtle glow to timbers which can be achieved with burnishing. Susceptible to water-marking, wax will melt with hot water and requires more frequent re-coating than other finishes

BioPaints Hard Varnish

A sophisticated blend of natural waxes and tree resins enriched with plant oils that nourish and enhance the grain and colour of your timber. Providing a durable and long-lasting, velvety finish it allows timber to breathe; a natural alternative to polyurethane. BioPaints' best selling timber finishing product.
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BioPaints Floor Varnish - SPECIAL - 10 litres for $350

A blend of safflower and castor oil make this the superior oil finish in the BioPaints' range. With minimal yellowing, it gives a smooth, transparent layer which enhances and adds a sheen to any timber surface.
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BioPaints Furniture Oil

Solvent-free, furniture oil for applying to timber furniture and other interior surfaces. It enhances the depth and colour of the timber while bringing out the grain.
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BioPaints Bench Top Oil

A solvent-free oil for use on timber benchtops, and some other surfaces. It deepens and enhances the colour of the timber while giving protection from stains.
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BioPaints Universal Priming Oil

A refined blend of plant oils make this high-quality primer especially suitable for pale timbers. For use with BioPaints Hard Varnish, BioPaints Floor Varnish, BioPaints Hard Wax.
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BioPaints Hard Wax

A natural, creamy blend of carnauba and beeswax with the aroma of fresh lemon grass make this a delightful product to use. Giving a subtle, traditional classic lustre to interior surfaces. Use on delicate much loved antiques and treasured pieces or to nurture new surfaces.
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BioPaints Floor Oil/Wax

Plant oils combined with waxes to create a matt finish for interior timber surfaces. This quick drying, solvent-free coating enhances the colour of timber and is harder wearing than an oil by itself. For professional application only.
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BioPaints Wood Varnish Oil-based

Coloured varnish which can be used for adding bright finishes to children's toys, subtle hues to aged and antique furniture and for blonding timbers.
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BioPaints Wood Varnish Water-based

Water-based, solvent-free coloured varnish suitable for toys, windows and panelling.
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BioPaints Tung Oil

A natural, non-toxic and VOC-free oil. Hard wearing, flexible and water resistant.
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