What do oiling and patinating internal doors involve?

For years internal doors made of timber have enjoyed unwavering popularity. This natural material is distinguished by high strength and durability, and at the same time it is exceptionally elegant and attractive. It is no wonder, then, that timber doors are the dream of many a client furnishing their flat or house. Timber gives interiors a unique charm, thanks to which they become warm and welcoming. It can be combined with other finishing materials such as stone, ceramic tiles or architectural concrete, producing interesting effects.

What does oiling internal doors involve and why is it carried out?

To give timber internal doors a unique appearance and to ensure exceptional durability and a long service life, you can decide to have them oiled. This is a treatment that consists in soaking the timber surface with natural oils having preserving and protective properties. Oils are liquid, so they are easily spread over the surface of the door. The oils are applied by hand, which ensures thorough coverage. Left on the surface, they penetrate deep into the timber, working through its structure and impregnating it excellently. Thanks to oiling, timber doors:

• have a well-preserved surface,
• are hardened,
• their surface is protected against the negative effects of various external factors acting on it (e.g. moisture or sunlight),
• gain a beautiful and attractive finish,
• have their grain and figure accentuated,
• have a more saturated colour,
• gain a satin sheen that lends them a dignified refinement.

What does patinating internal doors involve and why is it carried out?

Patinating is the second method that makes it possible to give timber internal doors an unusual appearance. It is a process whose aim is to age the door visually. As a result they become the ideal complement to interiors furnished in a retro, rustic or Scandinavian style. Patinating consists in applying patina to them, that is a special substance lightening or darkening their natural shade, and also in gently rubbing their surface in order to accentuate the grain pattern and bring out the most beautiful features of the particular kind of timber. Thanks to patinating, timber doors:

• gain a retro look,
• their grain pattern is beautifully accentuated,
• gain a wonderful matt colour,
• become a true ornament of interiors.