Junckers' hardwax oil range covers three approaches — Rustic Floor Oil for combined priming and finishing, standalone Hardwax Floor Oil for depth of colour, and the HP Oil system built specifically for high-traffic floors.
Rustic Floor Oil: Clear and Coloured
Rustic Floor Oil works as both primer and finish in one product for untreated wooden floors. The clear version gives a classic look, while the Coloured Rustic Floor Oil range — spanning White, Black, Anthracite Grey, Walnut, Nordic, Dark Coco and Driftwood Grey — adds character and tone to the room. If your floor has a ship-decking strip, clear oil is recommended specifically to avoid discolouring that strip when the rest of the floor is coloured.
Hardwax Floor Oil: Depth of Colour
Hardwax Floor Oil (formerly Junckers Professional Hardwax Oil) is a robust, quick-drying oil for sanded or untreated wooden floors, aimed at giving a profound lustre and rich colour depth. It suits both residential and commercial spaces, and is particularly useful where minimal closure time matters, since it's designed to dry quickly between coats.
HP Oil System: Built for High-Traffic Floors
Junckers HP Oil, paired with HP Oil Recoat for ongoing maintenance, is positioned as a complete high-performance oil system for high-traffic floors — fast-drying, water-resistant, and designed for priming and finishing newly sanded wood in one process rather than needing separate steps.
Common Questions About Junckers Hardwax Oil
Why does a ship-decking strip need clear oil instead of coloured?
Coloured Rustic Floor Oil will discolour a ship-decking strip if applied over it, so clear oil is recommended specifically to preserve that strip's original appearance.
What's the difference between Rustic Floor Oil and Hardwax Floor Oil?
Rustic Floor Oil works as both primer and finish in one product. Hardwax Floor Oil is aimed more specifically at depth of colour and lustre on sanded or untreated wood, with a focus on minimal closure time.
When would I use HP Oil Recoat instead of HP Oil?
HP Oil Recoat is intended for ongoing maintenance of a floor already treated with the HP Oil system, rather than the initial priming and finishing of a newly sanded floor.
Can Coloured Rustic Floor Oil be used on any untreated wood floor?
Yes, though it's worth checking for any ship-decking strips first, since those need clear oil rather than a coloured version to avoid discolouration.
