Description
Oils and finishes want different rollers, and using the wrong one is the usual reason an oiled floor comes up patchy. The Microfibre 60-80 is Loba’s oil roller: a 25 centimetre cover engineered to lay down 40 to 60 grams per square metre, which is the rate their oils are formulated around.
Microfibre is the point. It releases oil consistently and leaves no lint in the finish, so the coat goes on thin and even rather than in the heavy patches a nap roller produces.
Technical Specifications
| Product type | Microfibre oil roller cover |
|---|---|
| Article number | 16236-100000 |
| Width | 25 cm |
| Application quantity | 40 to 60 g/m² |
| Suits | Loba oils and 2K Intensive |
| Frame | Not included, sold separately |
Oil Roller or Finish Roller
Loba publishes a compatibility table for a reason: the covers are not interchangeable. The Microfibre 60-80 is the oil roller, rated for oils, hard wax oils and 2K Intensive. Water-based finishes such as 2K Duo and 2K InvisibleProtect take the Deluxe 120 or Microfibre 100-120 covers.
Using an oil roller on a water-based finish applies the wrong quantity, which shows up as a coat that dries thin and does not reach its stated hardness. The difference is not cosmetic.
Where to Use
- Applying hardwood floor oils and hard wax oils
- 2K Intensive stains and coloured oils
- Cork floors as well as timber
- Older floors with open gaps, used as a wiper rather than a roller
How to Apply
- Fit the cover — Slide the 25cm cover onto a Loba roller frame. Frames are sold separately.
- Load evenly — Work the roller out on the tray so the microfibre carries an even charge.
- Apply thin — Aim for 40 to 60 grams per square metre. Oil applied heavier sits on the surface rather than penetrating.
- Work the edges — Use the roller for the field and a smaller roller or brush for edges and corners.
Important Notes
- On an older floor with open joints, use it as a wiper rather than rolling, so oil does not settle in the gaps.
- It is the oil roller. Water-based finishes take the 100-120 or Deluxe 120 covers instead.
- No frame is included. Check you have a 25cm frame before starting.
Getting an Even Oil Coat
The most common fault in an oiled floor is patchiness, and it almost always traces back to inconsistent application rather than to the oil. Some areas take more than others, the surplus is not drawn off evenly, and the floor dries with visible variation.
Two things prevent it. The first is applying at the rate the oil is formulated for, which is what the roller is engineered to deliver. The second is levelling the coat with a single-disc machine and a beige pad afterwards, which drives the oil into the pores and evens out what the roller left behind.
