The default colour we offer isn’t a colour at all, it is simply a clear hardwax oil that brings out the natural tone of the wood by enriching it.
As the hardwax oil is absorbed into the wood fibres, the appearance darkens slightly and, in the case of oak, develops a slightly light golden tint. The actual final colour depends partly on the material – for example how tight the grain is and therefore how much oil can soak in – and also on how much oil is applied. The more oil, the deeper the tone.
The slight tone differences in the examples below are also because of the varying lighting conditions in the rooms when the pictures were taken.
As well as clear, we offer three other finishes as standard, which we call warm tint, dark tint and light tint. The warm finish creates a light orange/brown tone, the dark tone is a deep brown shade and light tint is the closest to unfinished (bare) oak.
Please note: we have taken great care to ensure the images on this website closely reflect how the wood appears ‘in person’, but colours may vary between different screens.
Customers who would like the clearest possible idea of how a colour will look on a finished piece are encouraged to order a solid oak sample in either 24mm or 30mm thickness before placing their order.
If you are interested in a different colour or finish than our standard hardwax oils, you can read more about your options on our Finishes and Colours guide. You are also welcome to get in touch to discuss what you are looking for.