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IMPROVEMENT TREATMENT WITH NATURAL HARD-WAX OIL
The surface must be clean and dry. Vedum uses Osmo hard-wax oil 3032,
colourless satin finish, art. no. 37005, which is ready for use without diluting;
shake/stir carefully before use.
Apply a thin layer of hard-wax oil in the direction of the grain with a lint-free
cloth (not included in the delivery from Vedum). Apply once only, in a thin layer.
Avoid carrying out the work in direct sunlight. Take care to ensure that the
hard-wax oil does not come into contact with anything other than the counter
top, especially the doors, as it is very difficult to remove.
Allow to dry for 8–12 hours in normal climatic conditions at a temperature of
approxi18–22°C and a relative humidity of 40–60%, and make sure it is
well ventilated.
IMPROVEMENT TREATMENT WITH WHITE HARD-WAX OIL
For normal maintenance or as required, use Osmo Top Oil 3068 Natural,
art. no. 37008, for a white painted counter top.
If the counter top is damaged or the surface wears down so much that the
natural colour of the wood starts to show, use white hard-wax oil 3188 Snow, art.
no. 37006, as a base coat in the damaged area. Sand the damaged section of
wood clean using sandpaper with a grit size of 180–240. Then clean the surface
of dust before beginning treatment.
Add the pigmented hard-wax oil in the same way as the colourless oil. Allow to
dry for 24 hours in normal climatic conditions at a temperature of approximately
+18–22°C and a relative humidity of 40–60%, and make sure it is well ventilated.
Then, above the base coat, add hard-wax oil 3068 Natural, art. no. 37008, to
the white painted counter top according to the instructions above. Allow to dry
for 24 hours in normal climatic conditions at a temperature of approximately
+18–22°C and a relative humidity of 40–60%, and make sure it is well ventilated.
The hard-wax oiled counter top should be used with care for the first week.
WARNING:
The hard-wax oil contains oxidising oils, which may cause organic
material to self-ignite. Cloths and other textiles that have been in contact with
the product should therefore always be placed in water immediately after use,
soaked in water and wrapped in air-tight wrapping, or ignited under controlled
conditions. When dry, Osmo hard-wax oil is completely non-toxic and approved
in accordance with EN71.3 and DIN 53160.
DISHWASHER
A number of dishwashers can become very hot and/or release hot steam.
If the board above a dishwasher is affected, this is not covered by the warranty.
Special care should therefore be taken when oiling the underside of the counter
top near a dishwasher, directly above the dishwasher and for 200 mm in
each direction.
Dishwashers are often supplied with a protective strip made from aluminium or
a similar material. This should always be fitted according to the dishwasher
supplier’s instructions. Remember to protect/seal any joints that could be
affected from below by steam from the dishwasher. If the top of the dishwasher
is not insulated, it should be supplemented by a polystyrene sheet, for example.
Bear in mind:
Steam damage, no joints above the dishwasher, and the top of the
dishwasher should be insulated.
SEALED JOINTS
If you are installing tiles or other splashback above the board, leave a few
millimetres between the counter top and the splashback. Seal the joint with
joint sealant, which is often ordered together with tiles. The back edge behind
the sink should preferably be sealed with a damp-proof course or
sealing lacquer.
CUTTING BOARD
If there is a cutting board in the cabinet frame, the runners and cutting board
must be disassembled. An area must then be cut out at the side so that there is
space for the bracket behind the runner. The runners and cutting board should
then be reassembled.
2. Installing counter tops
2.2 CONT. INSTALLING SOLID WOOD BOARDS
2.3 FITTING NATURAL, ACRYLIC AND COMPOSITE
STONE PANELS
PREPARATION
Check the panels carefully on arrival. Damage suffered in transit must be
reported immediately, although at the latest within seven days of receipt.
Leave the panels in the packaging for as long as possible. They will be
safest in the packaging until they are ready to be installed. The panels
should always be carried on their side.
Never carry a panel in the sink or in hob openings. Never leave the panels
flat on the floor; place them on their side against a wall or similar.
INSTALLATION
Make sure that the cabinet frames are flat, horizontal, and standing on
a secure base. There must be no higher point causing the panels to tilt.
Check the thickness of the panels. The tolerance is +/- 3 mm between
the panels, which means that it may be necessary to “wedge” up a panel
to make the top even. It is important for the entire panel to be supported.
When the panels are in place, they should preferably be secured against
the cabinets by drawing a silicone thread into the joint between the panel
and the cabinet frame on the inside. If you need to remove the panel
for any reason, the silicone can then easily be cut away and the panel
removed from the cabinets. Also use transparent silicone in joints between
two panels.
