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The solutions to lasting wood protection

Scantim builds its reputation on supplying the best timber treatments from Scandinavia

External finish

Butinox 1 Butinox 2 Butinox 3 Butinox P Optimal Blue rinse
Translucent solvent based wood stain. Opaque solvent
based wood stain.
Opaque water based wood stain. Alkyd Oil based
wood primer.
Opaque water based high performance stain. Special Wood cleaner before applying stains
or primers.
Coverage: 10-12m²/l
of 2 coats.
Coverage: 10-12m²/l of 2 coats + primer. Coverage: 8-10m²/l
of 2 coats + primer
Coverage: 10-12m
of undercoat with
exceptional penetration
of planed exterior wood
Coverage: 10-12 m²/l of 2 or 3 coats. Coverage: 10-12 m²/l
Life span: 5 years Life span: 6-8 years Life span:8-10 years Life span: 12 years Diluted in water: 1/10
or stronger with
tougher jobs.

Internal finish

Product Finish Application
Troll Floor Varnish
Troll Floor Varnish
Matt, Semi-Gloss or Gloss
This product is a top quality elastic
varnish specially suited to soft wood
floors.
Coverage: 10-12 m²/litre
2—3 coats on floors.
For a hard wearing surface use gloss
first. Finish with your choice as top coat.
Ideal as top coat for wet-rooms, over
natural stains, over fire retardants and intumescent paints.
Natural Wood Oil
Natural Wood Oil
A natural warm wood look. Can be supplied with white tint for use on ceilings to achieve a light finish.
Coverage: 12-15 m²/litre
Prime with TimberWhite & WhiteWash
to get a light finish and stop mellowing.
1 to 2 coats depending on wear and
tear. After 5 to 6 years, apply mixture of TimberWhite and WhiteWash, before renewing one coat of wood oil.
Natural & White Wood Soap
Natural and white wood soap
Scandinavians have for centuries used a natural alkaline wood soap as protection. This keeps the wood moist.
Coverage: 15-16 m²/litre
For ceiling and walls (not wet rooms)
Prime with TimberWhite & WhiteWash
to get a light finish and stop mellowing.
1 to 2 coats depending on wear and
tear.
After 5 to 6 years, apply mixture of TimberWhite
and WhiteWash, before renewing
1-2 coats of wood soap.
TimberWhite
Timber White
TimberWhite is a light bleaching agent which will lighten the timber back to its new sawn look. It will also remove light stains and marks from transport and handling of the wood.
Coverage: 12-14 m²/litre
Spray on one coat and let dry.
To clean and stop mellowing mix 50/50
with WhiteWash and spray on the timber
and let dry.
WhiteWash
Whirewash
WhiteWash is a product containing a
modified lye, and will hold back the
natural mellowing of the wood. This
means a longer life to the fresh natural look of the wood.
Coverage: 12-14 m²/litre
Spray on one coat and let dry.
To clean and stop mellowing mix 50/50
with TimberWhite and spray on to the
timber and let dry.

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