Mixol 101

By Autumn Peterson
June 16th, 2025
To add Mixol Oxide pigments to our finishes, simply add the pigment at your desired intensity directly into our oils and mix well before use and as you continue to use it, as the solids can tend to migrate to the bottom as you work. Be sure to keep track of the ratio of tint to oil, so you can more accurately duplicate your ratio to make larger amounts. These are very concentrated colors, so a little goes a long way. The ratio where the concentration is the strongest but you can still see wood grain is about 200ml of Mixol added to 1 gallon of Heritage Original Finish. This gives you the strongest color before acting like paint. Apply tinted oil liberally on the surface, allow to soak in and wipe down lightly with a cotton cloth. Apply two coats for best results. The surface will dry to a classic rich matte sheen.
Adding in the pigment to the OIl
The Mixol Oxide tints are the richest and highest quality we’ve found, so I think you’ll be impressed and love the expanded color options while still working with our natural oil finishes.
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Mixol makes 3 sizes of bottles and here is the conversion from ml to fluid ounces for easier measuring:
20ml =0.68oz, 200ml = 6.76 oz, 500ml = 16.0 oz.
Coverage
About 400 sq. ft. per gallon in our Original or Exterior Finish on the first coat. Nearly double on the second. Depending on the species of wood you are finishing. Always do a test first to be sure you like the color and it’s penetrating well.
Clean UP:
Cleanup of the Mixol pigments is very easy, just use soap and water for pure pigment . Once the Mixol is mixed into the oil, use Pure Citrus Solvent or other solvent for clean up on hard surfaces or brushes.
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