Hi I am getting some Oak engineered untreated floor which I will oil with Osmo wax oil but when is the best time to oil it?
I was thinking of oiling the planks loose and then gluing them once the oil is dry and then applying the second coat once its down and glued so that it gets an overall blanket of coating at the end which will catch any gaps etc. My reason for thinking to do it this way is because the planks will so easily mark with stains from handling and gluing and by treating them before they have had much handling I ensure a clean surface gets coated and protected.
Obviously waiting until it is all down and then doing 2 coats will be quicker but it is a largish area (40m2) and will take me a few days to lay it all with all the cutting in and I am worried with all the walking about, clamping it together and gluing it will possibly get marked.
Whats the most popular way or preferred way?
I was thinking of oiling the planks loose and then gluing them once the oil is dry and then applying the second coat once its down and glued so that it gets an overall blanket of coating at the end which will catch any gaps etc. My reason for thinking to do it this way is because the planks will so easily mark with stains from handling and gluing and by treating them before they have had much handling I ensure a clean surface gets coated and protected.
Obviously waiting until it is all down and then doing 2 coats will be quicker but it is a largish area (40m2) and will take me a few days to lay it all with all the cutting in and I am worried with all the walking about, clamping it together and gluing it will possibly get marked.
Whats the most popular way or preferred way?