Hemp Oil, an Uncompromising Ecological Finish!

huile de chanvre

Hemp oil is a little-known wood finishing product on the market.  This oil has been used on wood for a few decades, but as it is made by small producers, few measures have been established to make it known and market it.  This is what has made it a marginal and unknown product.

With the growth in the use of hemp fiber in buildings and textiles, this renewable resource offers interesting properties.  It has favoured the exposure of several hemp producers in Quebec.

Hemp oil is also gaining popularity in our pantry.  Either as a component in various by-products or simply pure, to enhance salads and other cooked dishes.

Always with an objective to offer you healthy finishes and to minimize our carbon impact, we took a closer look into this product.  Its siccative properties and its appearance, lighter than linseed oil or tung oil, make it a product that will certainly find its place in your workshop.  This oil can be used to protect wooden kitchen tools such as wood spoons or even cutting boards.

As we are concerned about the Quebec economy, this local product fits perfectly with the “buy from home” movement and promotes our participation in a local economy.

Offering a 100% vegetable product is directly related to our values.  Furthermore, we wanted it to be organically grown!  The use of pesticides in agriculture is also a concern for us and we want to be a part of the organic line of products.

We have entered into a partnership with a Quebec organic hemp producer to offer you a pure product with the lowest possible impact on our environment.  EVO HOME FINISHINGS is proud to now offer our first 100% Quebec finishing product! “From the seed … to your workshop”.

Éric Jean, PDG

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Oil a Wood Floor in 3 Easy Steps

The wood floor is timeless!  With its ability to adapt to all styles and with the warmth it brings to a room, no wonder it is still popular.   The trend?  An oil finish that enhances the grain of the wood and provides a natural rustic look.  Does your soft, hard or exotic wood floor need to be refreshed? If oiling a floor intimidates you, see how EASY-SOLO by LIGNA® changes the game with its single-coat technical innovation!

The Essentials

  • Gloves, mask and goggles
  • Electric orbital sander
  • 100-Grit abrasive disc
  • Vacuum
  • Masking Tape
  • Telescopic handle
  • EASY-SOLO oil from LIGNA® (here, Camel colour)
  • Microfiber applicator pad
  • Cotton rags
  • Odorless LIGNA® ISO-DILUANT 

Step 1: Prepare the Surface

Sand the wood floor with an orbital sander fitted with a 100-grit abrasive disc (here, we are working on a factory-pre-sanded 100-grit wood floor), then dust the floor thoroughly with a vacuum cleaner.  For large-area projects and to prevent the oil from drying before it can be wiped off, divide the floor into several sections using masking tape applied lengthwise near the junction of the boards.  Work one section at a time.

Step 2: Oil the Floor

Using a microfiber applicator placed on a telescopic handle, apply an even layer of oil to one of the areas marked out with the masking tape.  Spread the oil well along the length of the planks.  Once the first part is finished, remove the masking tape, then work another part, taking care not to go over the already oiled part.  If necessary, affix a tape to the limit of the treated part to avoid creating an extra thickness and a darker joint.

Step 3: Remove Excess Oil

After having oiled a section, wait 5 to 10 minutes, then rub the surface in the direction of the grain of the wood with a clean cotton cloth placed at the end of a telescopic handle.  Take care to wipe off the oil residue to prevent the floor from remaining sticky.  Once finished, allow the floor to dry completely for 24 hours with careful foot traffic, and wait five to seven days before normal use.  Clean tools with LIGNA® ISO-THINNER.  Ten days after applying the oil, start the LIGNA® oiled wood maintenance cycle.

Why Choose Oil as a Finish?

Its ease of application and speed of drying top the list of its advantages, in addition to the fact that it protects, colours and seals the wood in a single application.  A single coat of EASY-SOLO oil, composed of resin and natural oils, is as resistant as three coats of traditional oil or varnish.  Its durability is another important factor:  An oiled floor does not chip and is highly resistant to abrasion.  While nourishing the grain of the wood, the oil also protects it against wear, humidity, and stains.

OILS OF NATURAL ORIGIN FOR WOOD
BY: EVO HOME FINISHING

Wood Oil:  An Ideal Finishing Product

Oil has no equal in its ability to enhance wood while emphasizing its raw appearance and authentic character.   However, if this product is particularly interesting to protect furniture, floors or woodwork, all finishing oils available on the market are not equal in terms of quality.  See the advantages of choosing a LIGNA® brand product for your interior and exterior projects.

L’huile pour bois: un produit de finition tout indiqué!
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Wood is a living material that requires a minimum of maintenance to preserve its beautiful appearance.  Compared to other covering protection products, the oil enhances the grain and shine of the wood by penetrating it deeply and nourishing it.

Among the characteristics of the LIGNA® range of finishing oils, it is its ease of application that attracts attention: for professionals as well as for individuals, this step is accessible to all.  Maintenance is just as simple.  The refresh rate depends on the surface to be oiled as well as the use made of it.

When compared to traditional oils, which require the application of two coats, LIGNA® oils reveal equivalent resistance, but only require one coat (except in certain contexts).  Having at heart the health of the planet and the people who live on it, the brand manufactures ecological oils based on resins and renewable vegetable oils containing little or no solvent.

The LIGNA® range includes oils for different uses, including BIO-SUPRA oil, which is used for kitchen surfaces.  This oil can safely be applied to surfaces that come into contact with food.

For an exterior project, we will rather choose EXTERIA or HYBRI-DECK oils, which have increased resistance to UV rays and weathering.

Oil or Varnish:   What is the difference?

L’huile pour bois: un produit de finition tout indiqué!
Photo: Photographee.eu-Fotolia.com.

Your choice between these two finishing products depends on the use you plan to make of your wooden surfaces.  You should know that the varnish covers the wood to protect it.  There must be three coats of varnish as well as sanding between the coats.  It resists stains well, but is more vulnerable to scratches.

In case of damage, it is necessary to sand the damaged surface, then reapply a coat of the varnish.  The oil, rather than being superimposed on the material, penetrates the wood, which acts like a sponge.  It colours, seals, and protects it, and in most cases, only one coat is required.  In addition, the oil offers the possibility of repairing the surface if it is damaged:  a small local touch-up, and you’re done!

OILS OF NATURAL ORIGIN FOR WOOD
BY: EVO HOME FINISHING

THE OILED WOOD MAINTENANCE CYCLE – SOLIA AND SOLIA+

Which Cleaners to use for Oiled Wood?

Maintenance is often a barrier when it comes to choosing your floor protection.  At LIGNA®we are convinced that an oiled floor is an excellent choice.  We, therefore, want to give you the tools and advice to facilitate your understanding of the life cycle of oiled wood.  In this article, we will summarize the difference between SOLIA and SOLIA+ and how to use them well.

With LIGNA®’s maintenance bundle, you will be a professional in the maintenance of oiled wood.

Was your floor oiled at the factory? If so, no problem at all!  The LIGNA® range of maintenance products is designed for both field-applied oils and pre-oiled wood.

STEP 1 • SOLIA – REGULAR CLEANER FOR OILED WOOD

SOLIA is the symbol of our cleaning products. It is the solution for a weekly maintenance of oiled woods.  On the one hand, you can use it for your daily cleaning, but in addition, you can also use it for small daily messes.  It cleans and degreases, leaving no residue on the surface.  If you have an oiled floor, you should have a bottle of SOLIA at home!

SOLIA is a concentrated product to be diluted in water.  You will only need one or two capfuls per litre of water to wash your surface.  The dirtier it is, the more capfuls (reasonably) you will need.

It has a pleasant smell and is VOC-free.  Furthermore, you don’t need to rinse it out!  Isn’t that just marvellous?

SOLIA is not just a simple cleaner; its solvent-free composition and neutral pH cleans without damaging the surface.  Made from coconut and soybean oils, it hydrates the wood and prevents the surface from drying out.  It will help keep your wood beautiful over a longer period.


STEP 2 • SOLIA+ PROTECTIVE CLEANER FOR OILED WOOD

SOLIA+ is a monthly protector that is used in rotation with SOLIA.  It is also composed of coconut and soybean oils, but additionally, it is supplemented with vegetable wax.  This wax creates a thin layer of protection on the surface of the wood preventing it from absorbing the original oil.  It is normal that over time, the oil seeps deeper through the wood, giving way to the wax which will protect your oiled wood surface better and longer.  In addition, the wax makes the surface soft to the touch and increases its durability.

It is possible to give a little shine with a mop during its application.  The satin matte appearance of your floor will therefore be preserved.  To avoid creating too much difference in lustre, we recommend applying it over the entire surface and not just locally.

SOLIA+ is ready to use and is available with a spray for ease of application. 

Why not just do the maintenance with SOLIA+?   This product is not designed for regular maintenance.  The build-up of wax on an oiled floor can create a thick film on the surface which causes white marks.  If this happens, don’t worry, your floor is still intact and protected.  This wax film can be easily removed with the EXTREMO cleaner.


During the first year after applying oil, you will need no other product.  If after a visual assessment there are no signs of wear or stains, you can continue your maintenance as described in STEP-1 • SOLIA and STEP-2 • SOLIA+.

As soon as your oiled wood surface shows stains or signs of wear, you should follow STEP-3 • EXTREMO and STEP-4 • GENERIO.

THE OILED WOOD MAINTENANCE CYCLE – EXTREMO AND GENERIO


If you are concerned about the maintenance of your wood floor, give us a call! It will be our pleasure to advise you.

OILS OF NATURAL ORIGIN FOR WOOD
BY: EVO HOME FINISHING

HOW TO CARE FOR OILED WOOD WITH LIGNA® MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS!

Understanding the right technic for the maintenance of oiled wood!

Housekeeping is not always our cup of tea!  After spending time, money and energy redecorating, it is quite normal to want to get the right cleaning products so that your new space will stay beautiful for longer.  An oiled floor requires special care.  We have all the products you need from the small maintenance task to the heavy-duty industrial clean.  Here, we will help you understand how to maintain oiled wood using the OILED WOOD MAINTENANCE CYCLE.

Before beginning:  A little theory!

Wood is a living material, even though the tree has been cut back and forth for years.  Hardwood floors contract or expand with humidity and ambient temperature; it’s a natural fluctuation.  We must therefore find a product that remains flexible but stays resistant!

The difference between an Oil and a Varnish

  • A varnish is a film-forming product:  Which means that to protect the wood, the product dries on the surface, creating a film of a hardness that varies depending on the varnish chosen.  Several synthetic components are added to it to increase its flexibility and grip.  When it is worn, it must be replaced.  A complete sanding of the surface is necessary to give 3 new coats of varnish.  
  • An oil is a penetrating product: Which means that it nourishes the wood by protecting it from the inside.  It penetrates the pores of the wood and this is what allows it to follow the climatic variations that the material undergoes during the year without peeling or cracking.  LIGNA® oils are applied easily in a single coat or two depending on the oil chosen.  When your surface is worn, you simply need to clean it with the right product before applying a new coat of oil on top of the old one.

The importance of the OILED WOOD MAINTENANCE CYCLE

The wood acts like a sponge.  It absorbs oil, which nourishes it by preventing it from cracking and tarnishing.  In addition, the oil saturates the pores of the wood and protects it as well as seals it against moisture and stains.  Over time, wood continues to absorb oil, which decreases the waterproof resistance.  Using oil finishes is like an ancestral art and, like any great painter, we have our optimal recipes to preserve it and help extend its lifespan.

A MAINTENANCE CYCLE lasts 1 to 2 years depending on the use of your surface.  At LIGNA® we want to simplify all the life stages of your wooden surface and for this, we have developed 4 different maintenance products.  They will be used at key times, allowing you to extend the life of your oil.

  1. Clean – with SOLIA
  2. Protect – with SOLIA+
  3. Prepare – with EXTREMO
  4. Refresh – with GENERIO

To slow down the natural absorption of oil in wood, SOLIA and SOLIA+ come to the rescue.  Establish an alternating monthly routine during the first years of life of your oiled surface.  SOLIA will clean up your small messes and SOLIA+ will add a thin protective film on the surface.  Read the rest of the article in:

After you have established your routine with the products in STEP 1 and 2, you should evaluate the look of your surface.  If it’s still beautiful with an even colour, continue with your routine for another year.

When your floor becomes dull, the colour no longer seems even and stains become encrusted, that is the time to move on to STEPS 3 and 4.  EXTREMO is a powerful cleaner that will remove stains and GENERIO will revive the look of your wood surface.  Read the complete article here:


If your floor maintenance bothers you, give us a call! It will be our pleasure to advise you.

1 888 987-2885

OILS OF NATURAL ORIGIN FOR WOOD
BY: EVO HOME FINISHING

THE OILED WOOD MAINTENANCE CYCLE – EXTREMO AND GENERIO

What Cleaners to use for Oiled Wood?

This article is devoted to STEP-3 • EXTREMO and to STEP-4 • GENERIO of the OILED WOOD MAINTENANCE CYCLE.  If your oiled surface does not show any stains or wear, you can consult the article on STEP-1 • SOLIA and STEP-2 • SOLIA+.

THE OILED WOOD MAINTENANCE CYCLE – SOLIA AND SOLIA+

Depending on the use of your oiled wood surface, you will not need to refresh the finish for 3 to 7 years for a floor and 8 to 15 years for a wall or for furniture. To enjoy a better and longer-lasting surface, complete the OILED WOOD MAINTENANCE CYCLE below:

STEP-3 • EXTREMO – INTENSIVE CLEANER FOR OILED WOOD

EXTREMO  is the magic eraser of the LIGNA® family.  It removes the tougher stains that SOLIA or SOLIA+ have not been able to overcome.  It also removes the black marks left by shoes as well as the white marks created by an over-accumulation of protective wax.

It is designed to clean an entire surface, but it can still be used locally, gently.  For local stains, it should be used with a mop or cloth.  Over a large area, you can apply it using a polisher with a red pad before refreshing your surface with oil.

If after using EXTREMO; if you see a difference in the lustre, you can make a local correction with SOLIA+ or GENERIO.

EXTREMO intensive cleaner is only used occasionally! Its application removes some of the original oil.  It removes traces of grease or wax to allow the penetration of GENERIO maintenance oil or a coat of refreshing oil.


STEP-4 • GENERIO – MAINTENANCE OIL FOR OILED WOOD

GENERIO is a waterborne hybrid product.  In other words, it’s a water-based oil (sounds strange, but true).  It is not a cleaner, but rather a maintenance oil that will give your surface a boost.

Using GENERIO allows your floor to stay beautiful longer by adding a very thin mist of oil to fill in wear and tear on the surface.  It revitalizes your wood by giving a lustre a little more of a satin gloss than the SOLIA+ without needing to polish it.  It is applied to a clean surface previously washed with EXTREMO to allow good absorption of the product.  Its hybrid composition results in a quick drying time.  It comes with a ready-to-use spray for ease of application.

Using GENERIO will save you time and money by extending the life of the finishing oil applied to your surface.

Why not use GENERIO weekly? Since it is designed to dry quickly, applying it too frequently can create a surface film.  This product is designed to penetrate the wood.  Apply no more than a light mist and use a slightly damp mop to even it out.  If the surface scratches easily after two hours, you have applied too much GENERIO. Simply remove the product with EXTREMO and repeat the procedure by applying less GENERIO.


In conclusion, the OILED WOOD MAINTENANCE CYCLE consists of 4 steps. Depending on the wear and tear of your surface, either new or worn, you will follow STEPS 1 and 2 or STEPS 3 and 4. If you see it is time to apply a refreshing oil, we have a perfect item for you:

HOW TO REFRESH AN OILED RESIDENTIAL FLOOR!


If you are concerned about the maintenance of your wood floor, give us a call! It will be our pleasure to advise you.

1 888 987-2885

OILS OF NATURAL ORIGIN FOR WOOD
BY: EVO HOME FINISHING

HOW TO OIL A PALLET WOOD TABLE!

MARJO RENOV her living room with PRONTO!

This past summer I launched the ”MARJO RENOV” project on EVO HOME FINISHING’s social media with the update of my galleries. I really enjoyed the whole experience and I must confess, I was overwhelmed on a few “self-home small projects”.

If you have NO idea what the MARJO RENOV capsules are, I highly recommend you to check them out. Not to brag, but they are really entertaining.

I love what is recycled, and I must admit that I particularly like the look of natural wood. Our house has two pellet stoves, and we had to buy several pellet bags to keep us warm in winter. So we had a few wooden pallets lying around in the shed and a lot of projects in mind!

My boyfriend is my accomplice, so he made me a beautiful coffee table out of pallet wood. He even took advantage of the fact that I was going to have to oil it, so I could blog about it! It was great teamwork.

HOW TO OIL A PALLET WOOD TABLE!

HOW TO OIL PALLET WOOD WITH LIGNA® PRONTO

I must say that of all the colours available with PRONTO, I immediately fell in love with EBONY. Black is very glamorous and timeless. The oil is not opaque and the pigmentation marries with the colour of the wood, resulting in a black with a very dark brown tone. A beautiful warm hue for winter evenings.

TOOL LIST :

Here is how I did it!

  • First I covered my floor with a large plastic sheet since I was working in my living room. Oil is much more liquid than paint and usually, you need to have a solvent nearby for small spills. Have I mentioned that I’m clumsy? No? I’m no stranger to messes.
  • I chose to apply PRONTO with a brush and an applicator pad. The brush is easier to get between the cracks and through the many holes of the wood. The pad is great for flat surfaces, and it doesn’t leave too much oil on the area. Always remember, an oil that dries on the surface remains sticky !!!
  • I sanded with 120 grit to open the wood grain. Unlike paint which sits on the surface, the oil must penetrate deep into the wood. That’s why you have to sand before applying oil. Wood from pallets is more rougher and irregular, which gives a beautiful rustic effect! However, you must be careful to sand carefully to eliminate the risk of splinters.
  • Applying oil with a brush is not the cheapest way to apply the PRONTO. It leaves more oil on the surface than the wood can absorb, so there’s a bit more waste when wiping it off. This isn’t so bad for small projects, but it’s often better to apply with an applicator pad when possible.
  • After waiting a few minutes, as recommended on the label, I wiped off the excess product on the surface with a white cotton cloth. If you leave the excess product on the surface without wiping it off, it is likely to remain sticky. A sticky tabletop is unpleasant to the touch.
  • After doing both sides (I started with the underside of the table for practical reasons), I waited the required time before using my table, a minimum of 9 hours. Do not place hot cups directly on the surface and avoid anything that is damp or wet. I recommend that you read the product webpage for all the maintenance instructions. In Marjo’s words, LIGNA’s web pages are ”on the mark”.

This table used a little more than a 237 mL can. Since the brush application caught me short, I had to buy an extra container. I didn’t have it at home, so I rushed to the store to get a second one! Okay, I was fast on my feet here, but there are no apparent overlap marks at all.

So, what to do with the rest of the container? My boyfriend made me some window tablets just so I could put some fresh greenery in my kitchen. Here are some pictures!

I most likely would have found a very nice and cheap piece of furniture for my living room on used product sales platforms, but I really wanted to have something unique and rustic.

Now I look at my table and can say that I am really glad. It is far from perfect, but in my opinion, there is a certain amount of perfection in any imperfection. That’s what makes me love it even more.

OILS OF NATURAL ORIGIN FOR WOOD
BY: EVO HOME FINISHING
Marjorie, Marketing Assistant,
EVO HOME FINISHING

NEW FUNKY COLOURS FOR LIGNA®!

Great news! Here is a new collection of ‘Funky’ colours for the LIGNA®️ brand!

We wanted to have a larger selection of colours as well as more vibrant variations than the traditional colour chart. We had a lot of fun creating this collection and are happy to share it with you.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE NEW FUNKY COLOURS?

  • Do you like white walls, simple design and love ACCENT furniture and accessories? FUNKY colours are definitely for you!
  • Do you craft children’s furniture or are you restoring one? Try our new, more vibrant and exciting colours.
  • The colours match perfectly with the FUSION Mineral Paint brand or the new FUSION Milk Paint!
  • You can stain your furniture in two or more shades! Yes, you can be as creative as you want!

WHERE TO FIND THE NEW FUNKY COLOUR CHART?

You can easily find them listed by number on the PRONTO and TANDEM-1 pages:

  • 20- Lemon
  • 21- Tangerine
  • 22- Raspberry
  • 23- Taupe
  • 24- Olive
  • 25- Avocado
  • 26- Steel Blue
  • 27- Twilight
  • 28- Aubergine

WANT MORE COLOURS?

You can easily create your own custom colour palette by mixing them together. You can also overlay the colours by using TANDEM-1 as a background colour and PRONTO as an accent colour. This will add much more depth to your surface! The best way to see these new colours up close is to purchase our 20 mL sample sizes and try them on your favourite wood species!

OILS OF NATURAL ORIGIN FOR WOOD
BY: EVO HOME FINISHING

OIL: AN ADVANTAGEOUS OPTION TO PROTECT YOUR WOODEN PATIO

JE DÉCORE – Patios – Vol. 17 No.2 p. 61-63

Protecting exterior wood surfaces requires minimal care, effort and commitment.  While maintenance-free wood patios don’t exist, there are still options to make your life easier, such as applying a protective oil designed for the outdoors.  EVO Home Finishing, a Canadian company that offers innovative ecological solutions for the protection and maintenance of wood, invites you to discover its proven protective oils HYBRI-DECK and EXTÉRIA by LIGNA®.

Made from high quality renewable vegetable oil and resin, these products are great allies for any landscaping project.  They can be used on rough unfinished or stripped wood surfaces.  They are suitable for patios as well as furniture, walls or other wooden elements.  In order to minimize the use of petroleum products, these products are free from alkyd resin.

Protection that does not Flake

EXTÉRIA and HYBRI-DECK exterior oils protect the wood in depth, without forming a film on the surface.  As it permeates, they merge with it and follow its movements as it contracts or retracts with changes in temperature.  Result:  they do not chip! 

LIGNA® oils offer greater hiding power than traditional water-based products, which reduces the cost of treatment per square foot as well as the quantity of containers to throw away.

Quick and Easy Maintenance

Since the oils won’t flake off, there is no need to scrape, sand down to the wood, or even strip when it’s time to give our patio a new layer of protection.  So much time saved!  In most cases, a simple cleaning is sufficient. For optimal results, EVO Home Finishing offers you to use EXTROLIA by LIGNA®, a concentrated cleaner specialized for oiled exterior surfaces.

Compare these two products in one glance!

To learn more about how to use our HYBRI-DECK and EXTERIA products :

OILS OF NATURAL ORIGIN FOR WOOD
BY: EVO HOME FINISHING

MARJO RENOV STEP 04: THE RESULTS

As promised in STEP-03, here are some mishaps that still end on a nice note, the result!

HYBRI-DECK is much more liquid than its congeners from the LIGNA® range. With my beautiful clumsiness, it splashed to perfection! Although I had made sure I had boxes and towels to protect the surface as you can see in the picture. Fortunately, I reacted quickly and the stains completely disappeared.

I was so anxious to see the final results that I forgot to protect my white railing! Resulting in many brown splash marks. Lesson learned! I made sure to be better prepared before applying the second coat. You can see this in the video. My boyfriend thought of protecting the white railing with rags. I will cheer to that!

The product tends to separate as the pigments are heavier. You must have a stick handy to stir often while using the product. For my part, I used a beautiful Lilac branch as I had nothing else at the time! And NO… my porch does not smell flowery.

When my boyfriend and I started attacking the back patio, I had asked him to remove the stairs, so we can sand them separately… The next day, we came to realize that we had forgotten them in a corner!

So this is the end of my Renovation Steps for my porches. I did not oil my pool deck this year as we have too many uncertainties regarding a few repairs. I am very happy with the result of our work, although there are a few small imperfections.

What I wanted to transfer to you through my capsules is that if you don’t try for fear of making mistakes, then you will accomplish nothing. Surround yourself with people who advise you. You will see that your projects will be more and more beautiful and bigger and bigger! But dare to do… jump in! I did…

We look forward to seeing you again for other capsule projects, MARJO RENOV!

DID YOU MISS ONE OF THE STEP IN MARJO RENOV CAPSULES? HERE IS WHERE TO FIND THEM

To read the blog about the HYBRI-DECK application?

Marjorie, Marketing Assistant, EVO HOME FINISHING.