13/09/2021
Harlow job treads go through the “raising grain” process before getting oiled with Rubio Monocoat oil. Here is a brief explanation for potential treads buyers who will like to use this feature. Grain popping with water is a process used to open up or raise the grain of hardwood treads. After the treads are sanded down smooth, the grain becomes closed and tight and isn’t always open or porous enough to accept stain or oil properly and evenly. Most of the stain will sit on top of the closed wood grain and not pe*****te deep enough. Then when it’s wiped off the majority of the stain (or oil) will be removed as it hasn’t soaked into the wood effectively. By applying water to the hardwood before the staining or oiling, the wood becomes porous again allowing for better results with finishing process. THE MAIN BENEFITS OF WATER POPPING: 1. The grain of the stair treads is exposed and it gives a slightly textured feel to it. 2. Due to the raised grain, stair treads becomes a lot less slippery than the same finish applied on smooth sanded treads. 3. Stain or oil is absorbed evenly. 4. By raising the wood fibres, the finish will pe*****te deeper which will result in a more durable finish. 5. It makes the stain or oil colour darker and richer as it absorbs more of the pigment.
