Fusion Mineral Paint was created with the consumer in mind. Smaller container sizes to suit your project needs, lower costs and less waste for you. A fair price, for an uncompromised high quality product based on 20+ years of industry expertise. Always delivering the best.

All Fusion Mineral Paint products are non-toxic, lead free, virtually odourless, and contain no ammonia or formaldehyde. 

Fusion Mineral Paint can be applied to most previously painted or coated surfaces without priming or significant prep work.

Not only is Fusion Mineral Paint easy to use and perfect for beginners and pros, it can be used on virtually any surface to maximize your creativity. No primer needed and the top coat built is built right into the formula.

Fusion Mineral Paint paint offers incredible coverage of 75 sq ft per pint (500 mL). In most cases, one coat is all you need.

Once Fusion Mineral Paint has cured, it yields a highly durable and a washable finish. Fusion Mineral Paint uses industrial grade acrylic resin in the formula, so it’s slightly flexible and can move with your furniture, flooring, kitchen cabinetry, and more. No chipping or cracking!

Fusion Mineral Paint is offered in a gorgeous matte finish. This means an almost zero reflectance value that allows you to achieve a beautiful smooth matte finish with no brushstrokes in sight.

Prep is not a bad word! It is the foundation to you having a successful painting experience! It is simple and doesn’t take too much time. Everything you need to know is in this helpful link here and this video too!

Every piece of furniture needs a little prep – even if it’s just cleaning. Think of it as an assessment of your piece, you may not need to do much, but its’ better to start your project off with the right foundation for it to last. Don’t worry- prep is easy! Follow these simple steps to ensure you get the best possible results every time. You may only need a quick wipe down to remove dust, and you may not need to follow all of these steps, but if your piece requires it, be sure to follow in this order:

Most of the time all you will need to do is

CLEAN -> PAINT

However depending on your particular piece/ surface and previous coating, you may need the following to be thorough.

CLEAN -> REMOVE WAX ->LIGHT SCUFF SANDING ->PAINT

CLEAN

Using Fusion TSP Alternative, this will remove any grease, or dust, making sure that your piece is ready to accept paint.

REMOVE WAX

If you’re painting an old heirloom piece of furniture, it’s possible it had a wax coating for protection applied a long time ago. You will want to remove any Wax on your piece using Fusion Odourless Solvent. If you suspect your piece has wax, you can usually tell by giving a light sanding to it and if the sand paper gums up and you’re getting wax building up, you will want to stop and remove the wax using Fusion Odourless Solvent.

LIGHT SCUFF SANDING

Sanding is only necessary on high gloss finishes or when you are trying to remove stubborn coatings such as Teflon or fire retardants.

PAINT

Paint it beautiful! Pick any one of Fusion's gorgeous colours, be inspired and paint it!

NO PRIMING NECESSARY

Most of the time. You do not need a primer with Fusion Mineral Paint. If you are trying to prevent bleed through or knots from coming through you will need a specific tannin blocking primer called Zinsser BIN Shellac based primer.

If your project is dark and you are wanting to go to a bright white colour, consider using a transition colour such as Sterling for your first coat. These lighter mid-tone colours will act as a colour transitioning primer and make the switch to pure whites easier.

To block out bleed-through from specific wood species such as mahogany, we recommend one to two coats of a shellac-based primer like Zinsser BIN! It is white, so keep this in mind if you plan to distress your piece as you may need to reconsider the distressing technique. For extra troublesome wood knots apply pure shellac, followed by Zinsser BIN, then apply Fusion Mineral Paint. If pure Shellac is not available, ensure to use 2-3 coats of Zinsser BIN on the knots.

You can paint almost any surface with Fusion! From glass to melamine, brick to floor tiles and even wall tiles! 

For non porous hard to paint surface such as laminate or melamine there is the Fusion Ultra Grip adhesion primer that allows you to paint the impossible.

Absolutely! 

It is best practice to clean with Fusion TSP Alternative, and if it is a glossy oil based coating, then give it a light scuff sand. Fusion Mineral Paint will adhere very well!

*Do not scuff sand if you think it is Lead based paint.

Clean using Fusion TSP Alternative

Usually the only prep required before painting furniture is a good cleaning of the surface using Fusion TSP Alternative. 

This safe and easy-to-use no rinse formula will ensure your piece is squeaky clean so you can Paint it Beautiful for long lasting results. Highly efficient, it removes oil, grease, fingerprints, stains and other contaminants, which will improve the adhesion and the look of subsequent coatings. 

Fusion TSP Alternative is a phosphate free, non-hazardous degreaser that is safe and easy to use. It is a no-rinse formula making it easier to use than other products on the market. This highly concentrated formula allows for excellent value from one bottle. 

HOW TO USE IT

A little goes a long way. Just add 2 capfuls into a litre of water for the best cleaning solution. This is a no-rinse formula, so just wash down and let it dry! During the cleaning process rinse or change your rags as needed. If your rag looks dirty with your first cleaning, clean out your rags as needed, and continue to clean the entire piece again until your rag is no longer dirty. Continue cleaning and changing to new rags until there is no more dirt. You may need several cleanings to remove excessive dirt. You know you’re done cleaning when there is no more dirt coming off the piece, and it feels squeaky clean. Let your piece dry, then paint!

Before you do any painting, you will want to remove any wax on your piece.

If you suspect your piece has a previous wax coating, you can usually tell by taking a light sand paper to the surface and if the sand paper gums up and you’re getting wax balls building up, you will want to stop and remove the wax using Fusion Odourless Solvent.

You can also take your fingernail and drag it across to see if anything builds up under your nail, if so it is probably wax and needs to be removed using Mineral Spirits or Fusion Odourless Solvent. 

Use Fusion Odourless Solvent.

Apply it onto a cloth, then gently rub your furniture to remove the wax. This will dissolve the wax to help it come loose from the surface and onto your cloth.

It removes waxes from surfaces for prepping furniture. It cleans used wax brushes. Can be used to remove sticky residue from price tag stickers and more. It’s just a great PREP product to have on hand at all times.

Fusion Odourless Solvent is also known as Odourless Mineral Spirits

If you have heard of White Spirits, the Fusion Odourless Solvent is certainly less toxic. Odourless Solvent/Odourless Mineral Spirits have been refined to remove the more aromatic and toxic compounds compared to White Spirits/Mineral Spirits. Because of this, the Fusion Odourless Solvent is a more gentle solvent, since the removed compounds are generally quite strong as a solvent (though very unhealthy!).

The process this product goes under is a high refinement of 99.9% of the aromatics removed. It is possible that even other grades of “odourless mineral spirits” come in a variety of levels of purity. With this product it is guaranteed to be as pure as it gets (smallest possible levels of aromatic and toxic compounds).

It’s never a bad idea after cleaning with Fusion TSP Alternative to give a light suff sanding, however it isn’t necessary. When you scuff sand it allows more for the paint to grip onto. 

It is necessary on high gloss finishes or when you are trying to remove stubborn coatings such as Teflon or fire retardants.

For a glossy piece of  furniture, a light scuff sand with medium / fine grit to de-gloss surfaces would be wise. 

It is important you only sand a clean surface. 

You should also sand any rough spots to ensure a super smooth paint finish. 

If you think this could be an old lead paint, do not sand, as lead particles are toxic.

No. Fusion is self priming.

If the colour you are using is fairly similar to the existing finish, or if there are no stains, knot holes, or other issues, go right ahead and paint!

If your project is dark and you are wanting to go to a bright white colour, consider using Fusion Transition. Made of recycled pigment, Fusion Transition gives you high hiding coverage. The purpose of this product is to take you from a dark colour to a light colour in fewer coats of regular Fusion Mineral Paint. Making the switch to pure whites easier.

Light over dark is very typical these days, we all want that fresh clean look and what better way to brighten up a space than with a fresh coat of an off white or crisp white paint! 

You can use Fusion Transition! Made of recycled pigment, Fusion Transition gives you high hiding coverage. The purpose of this product is to take you from a dark colour to a light colour in fewer coats of regular Fusion Mineral Paint.

Fusion Transition doesn’t have the same adhesion or durability as our regular Fusion Mineral Paint as it uses recycled pigments but that’s why it’s approximately half the price! Transition is not a primer and DOES NOT seal or block against resin or tannin bleed through, and should be used on surfaces ready and prepped

The number of coats you need to apply depends on the colour you start with. Here is some more info of the best tips from Jennylyn creator of Fusion Mineral Paint: Watch Here

Bleed through is when the wood tannin’s show through your paint. This happens with woods like mahogany or cherry typically. This will happen to any and all paints, the only way to stop it is by using a tannin blocking primer.

To block out bleed-through from specific wood species such as mahogany, it is recommend to use one to two coats of a shellac-based primer like Zinsser BIN. It is white, so keep this in mind if you plan to distress your piece as you may need to reconsider the distressing technique.

For extra troublesome wood knots apply pure shellac, followed by Zinsser BIN, then apply Fusion Mineral Paint. If pure shellac is not available, ensure to use 2-3 coats of Zinsser BIN on the knots.

Fusion Ultra Grip makes painting the impossible, possible! It is rarely ever needed as Fusion Mineral Paint can adhere easily to most surfaces such as glass, plastic, metal and more without a special primer or Fusion Ultra Grip.

It is typically used on melamine, laminate, thermofoil and highly detailed high gloss areas that can not be scuff sanded.  

You will know if you need ultra grip by doing a simple test. Try to apply a small amount of paint to your surface. If you get lacing, paint separating, this is the effect that you will see when paint is unable to adhere to a surface.

When required, apply a very thin coat of Fusion Ultra Grip after you have cleaned your surface and lightly sanded where possible. Fusion Ultra Grip is a milky white colour, but dries clear. Allow Ultra Grip to dry for 12 hours, then continue with Fusion Mineral Paint™.

*** Caution***

Fusion Ultra grip should be applied with a very thin application as it easily holds texture. It is recommend to use a sponge for application or a microfelt roller, of a fine quality brush with a very thin application.

WHAT IS ULTRA GRIP?

It is considered an ultra adhesive primer and allows for Fusion Mineral Paint to adhere to surfaces that are typically not for painting, such as melamine or thermo-foil. Fusion adheres well to clean most plastics, metal, and glass without requiring this additional step.

Fusion Ultra Grip only comes in 500ml which covers approx 75sqft. If you have an already existing finish, you probably don’t need Ultra Grip. Fusion works very well on previously finished surfaces with proper prep. A really good clean and a good scuff with sandpaper will be acceptable for good adhesion.

To prep like a pro: Check here

How to use Fusion Ultra Grip: Check here

95% of the paint jobs will never require a primer. The only time you need a primer is to stop bleed through if there are knots. To seal those, use a shellac based Zinsser primer. 

You may need to use Fusion Ultra Grip is painting a super slick surface such as melamine or thermofoil, it acts like an ultra adhesive primer for very difficult surfaces. 

Natural bristle brushes such as the Staalmeester natural series and the Staalmeester original series provide a more textured finishes. 

Fine quality synthetic bristles provide a smoother finish such as the pro-hybrid series and the One Series Staalmeester. You should pick a brush based on your project. 

Large Projects. Walls, ceilings, floors, large tables, or doors, the Staalmeester® wall brush, large flat brush, One series Spalter or microfibre paint rollers are the perfect choices. 

Small/Medium projects Window frames, dressers, cabinets or railings, the Staalmeester Oval Brush, Round Brush and One Series Decoration Spalter Brush are the perfect choice. 

Detailed projects: Detailed furniture edges and shaped profiles such as railings, window frames, spindles, and ledges, the Staalmeester® Pointed Sash Brush and bended brush are a must-have. 

If you’re struggling with brush strokes, the biggest culprit is too much paint on your brush, using the wrong type of brush, or the temperature/humidity isn’t working in your favour.

If your brush has too much paint on it, it will leave brush strokes. Remove excess paint.

Less is more. Even a small amount of paint will offer excellent coverage. Apply 2 thin coats for best results. If you’re still struggling with brush strokes add Fusion Extender to increase your working time.  

You can also try rolling the paint instead. 

If the climate is dry, your paint will start to create texture almost immedaitely upon application. Be sure to add the Fusion Extender to avoid this. 

The ultimate key is less is more, and using a high quality synthetic brush.

Learning how to avoid brush strokes while painting is a slight learning curve, this video should be quite helpful!

Don’t hold the paint brush around the handle like a hammer. Hold it at the metal piece, also known as the ferrule, and let it balance between your palm and fingers.

That way you get a fluid movement from your wrists. Place it on your hand and feel the pressure – you aren’t so much controlling the brush as you are helping it glide.

Most people often add too much pressure and too much paint, resulting in visible brush strokes. Less paint is easier to control!

Paint brushes usually come in either synthetic or natural bristles. Synthetic bristles are great for allowing paint to glide off the brush and apply smoothly. Synthetic bristles can be thick to ultra fine and depending on your application you would choose accordingly. These are ideal for our paint!

Natural bristles are made of various types of animal hair which allows the brush to hold more paint product. These are ideal for Fusion Milk Paint, SFO stains, applying waxes and also for Fusion Gel Stain and Topcoat. Interestingly, natural bristles hold humidity, which is also ideal for when working with water-based paints such as Fusion.

They are also coarse, ideal when wanting to achieve texture in your application when using paint with a heavy body. In addition to these two types, Staalmeester® also has a special blend of both synthetic and natural bristles, which achieves the benefits of both types.

The type of project you are working on usually tells you which type of brush will give you the best application. Flat or angled brushes are great for beginners, as they can cut into edges as well as cover large, flat areas.

Fusion flat and angled brushes have bristles that feather to a super thin edge, which means the bristles touch the surface less and you get less brush strokes. Flat brushes are also fantastic for stain and varnish applications.

Round brushes are great multi-use brushes. They get into detailed areas and can smoothly cover flat areas, with proper technique. Fusion has round and oval brushes that are great for an all-purpose brush. Some of the more specialty brushes include our wall brush, which is a giant flat brush that is great for painting walls by hand (especially if you want to add some texture!) or applying the Fusion Gel Stain and Topcoat to large flat surfaces such as tabletops. The Staalmeester Pointed Sash Brush is phenomenal for painting inside edges and corners.

Staalmeester® brushes are an investment, we want to help make sure they last a lifetime.  When using a brush for the first time, there may be the odd loose bristle, which can be easily removed by swirling the bristles around on your hand.

Even though Fusion rinses out with water, Fusion Brush Soap is recommended to get out the last bits of paint and condition the bristles. The Brush Soap can be used for all types of brush hair. It’s also great for cleaning hands, floors, and work surfaces. It is 100% natural, non-toxic, linseed oil soap. To use, lather your hands or tools with the soap, and rinse with water.

It is recommended that you do not dry brushes with the bristles facing up. Water will soak into the brush and can ruin the bristles. The best solution is to hang your brush on a hook using the hole in the handle.

Fusion has an amazingly easy to use all natural Brush Soap cleaner made from linseed oil. It’s beautiful on the bristles of your brush, not only does it clean, it also conditions the bristles.

Watch here to see how it works.

Many are often blown away by the coverage of Fusion Mineral Paint!

1 Pint can often cover several pieces of furniture!

Painting your kitchen cabinets? Plan on 3-4 pints in total! 

This link will show you how much coverage you can get with Fusion Mineral Paint.

With over 50 stunning colours, you’re bound to find one that suits you! 

You may want to grab a Fusion Fan Deck. Don’t see the exact colour in the Fusion range you’re looking for? There are also 50+ easy to follow recipes showing brand new colours. It accurately depicts 114 colours to help you choose for your project and Paint it Beautiful™. A handy size of 2″ x 5″ this Fan Deck is the perfect colour choosing tool, especially when picking fabrics, comparing shades, finding matches to existing projects, etc.

The descriptions and colour pairings on the back of each colour offer you inspiration to let your creativity run wild.

Fusion paint is a water-based non toxic paint, that doesn’t have VOC dries in it. It takes 21 days for the paint to cure properly and be it’s toughest. It can be touched up if there are any scuffing, during the 21 day cure time, be sure to treat your project gently.

Dry time is usually 30 minutes – 2 hours. After this point, you can add another coat.

Click here for more information about cure time vs dry time.

It’s best if you can wait approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours before applying another coat of Fusion Mineral Paint.

The paint needs a good amount of time to dry before applying another layer over top of it.

If the temperature and humidity is very neutral, and the paint is drying well, you could re-coat in 30 minutes.

If you start to re-coat and notice you’re pulling up the base layer and activating it with your second coat, then wait a little longer.

Depending on how many coats of paint you applied, and what type of top coat you will be choosing, you maybe want to wait 8-12 hours before adding a top coat.

To be safe, giving the paint more time for the water to evaporate, before adding a top coat such as Stain & Finishing Oil, or Gel Stain and Top Coat. If wanting to apply a Furniture Wax, just wait 1-2 hours once the paint is dry to the touch and you can apply it at that time.

If you have waited a long time, like weeks to top coat, go ahead and add your additional coat at any time, there is no limit to when you can apply it.

It’s perfectly normal for different colours to be a slightly different consistency

Each and every ingredient in Fusion formulation is carefully selected, evaluated and tested to the strictest quality control measures to ensure a superior performing paint.

Each batch goes through rigorous quality control ensuring that the paint will not separate or harden in the container for 7 years.

Fusion is able to achieve this by using only the best available ingredients on the market.

Their formulation is 100% uniquely theirs, formulated from the ground up with each colour having a slightly different consistency and weight depending on the wonderful mineral pigment used.

Click here for more information.

It’s perfectly normal for different colours to require different coats for coverage.

For a purer pigmented colour such as Fort York Red, Renfrew Blue, Liberty Blue etc these pigments offer vibrancy, but not the best coverage. These colours do not have the heavier covering pigments in them like iron oxides, this would greatly affect the colour making it duller and less vibrant and pure. It’s a bit of a trade off – pure more vibrant colors, however more coats are required. Typically 3 coats is required for these types of colours. 

You can add a base colour under to help out. If you happen to have it on hand- if not don’t worry about it, just apply an extra coat of your colour! It will cover well after several coats. 

Fort York Red – try 1 coat of Cranberry underneath.

Liberty Blue or Renfrew Blue – try 1 coat of Homestead Blue or Ash underneath.

Whites also require about 3 coats for solid coverage. You may wish to apply a coat of Sterling a mid tone grey wen going from a dark surface to a lighter one to cut down the number of coats of white needed. 

Mid tone and dark colours are usually 1-2 coats tops.  These colours have a lot of great covering iron oxdies which is why they need less coats. 

Dip your brush into the paint a maximum of halfway up the bristles. 

Don’t use too much paint. It is better to paint one or two thin layers rather than one thick layer. If you see brush strokes, you have too much paint on your brush.

To avoid start and stop marks or inconsistency, paint from one end to the other, without starting and stopping half way through.

Don’t brush back and forth too much as the paint will start to dry, as it dries your brush will create texture, aka brush marks. 

Use the right tools for the project and use the right size brush for your project.

Larger projects require a larger brush or roller, or combination of both. 

Small projects require a smaller brush. 

Sanding between layers with a fine grit of sandpaper will help to even out any brush strokes and give you smooth finish. 

For an even smoother finish, wet the sandpaper and do a wet sand. Make sure you wait at least half an hour for the paint to be dry to the touch!

If doing a wet sand to only make it smooth, it is best to wait several hours unless you purposefully want to distress it. Wet sanding too soon can go right through the new layer of paint just applied.

If you struggle with brush strokes, or have a large surface, a high quality Staalmeester Microfelt roller is your best friend. 

Dip the roller into the tray and roll the excess paint off. Don’t use too much paint and don’t apply too much pressure on the roller because this will result in roller marks. 

Roll in one direction, following the woodgrain, so you get an evenly painted surface. 

For the ultimate smooth finish, glide the One Series Flat #10 across a still-wet surface to smooth out any remaining texture in the paint.

Don’t go back and forth too much when the paint is drying as you will create texture. If you see an orange peel texture, you have too much paint on your roller. 

TIP: When you have finished one coat you can put the roller into an air tight plastic bag. This stops the paint from drying. This way you don’t always have to rinse out your roller when using the same colour on subsequent coats.

Weather can affect dry times. Try to avoid painting on extremely humid days or days with extreme temperature changes or even very windy days to avoid paint splatter!

Do not paint below 10ºC / 50ºF Do not paint above 30ºC / 86ºF

Paint and coatings should be applied in this order for proper adhesion. 

Waterbased (Fusion Mineral Paint and most accents) –> Oil –> Wax

Waterbased:

Fusion Mineral Paint is a waterbased product. Most of the accents like Glaze, Embossing Paste, Tough Coats etc are all waterbased products. You can layer as many waterbased products onto each other as you like.

Oil:

Oil based finishes go on top of waterbased finishes sucessfully. They can go over paints, accents etc. It is difficult to have waterbased products adhere to oil based ones (there are some exceptions- see below).

Wax:

Wax is always last, it can go over any type of finish waterbased or oil based. *Exceptions to the rule*

Fusion can adhere to oil dull oil based paints or finishes like Hemp Oil, or SFO once cured. Fusion can adhere to old hard waxes.  

Distressing a piece of furniture makes it look worn and old – but on purpose! It is done by removing some of the paint, especially in areas that would be prone to a lot of wear and tear (handles on drawers, the seat of a chair, etc.) 

Fusion is made from 100% acrylic resin. This is what makes it more durable than most other paints and gives it that built in top coat.

Therefore, distressing becomes more difficult the longer it is left to dry. Be sure to do your distressing shortly after painting, just as it is dry to the touch.

Perfect your distressing technique with Fusion's 100% Pure Beeswax Block. Take control of your finished look with ease and style! 

How To Use It:

For exact placement of distressed lines and edges, press the wax along the edges where you would like to see the distressed antiquing effect between layers of paint.

Simply rub the wax block in the areas you want the paint to look distressed.

Anything that is applied on top of the waxed areas will easily distress with a little bit of sanding.You will notice this resistance once you are giving your piece a light sanding at the end of your application of all layers of paint.

The paint underneath the wax will remain in place, and any paint applied on top of the wax will come off effortlessly, allowing for the perfect distressed look. 

Wet sanding is an amazing and easy to use technique to remove brush strokes and give your piece finish the smoothest feel ever! 

How To Wet Sand:

Allow the paint to dry for at least a day.  Spray with water, then take your wet sanding sponge of at least 600 grit and in circular motions, gently start to rub the surface. 

You will see a bit of the paint pigment colour coming off onto the sand paper. Take a dry rag and wipe back.

Continue to your desired look and feel. You can wet sand very lightly between each coat of paint you apply to really reduce brush strokes.

For distressing, use the same technique but with more pressure.

No! Fusion has a very durable built in top coat. It is stain proof and water resistant. It is a washable finish once cured. 

On high traffic areas you are welcome to add an additional top coat to increase the sheen. 

Due to the nature of the matte finish, sometimes darker colours can pick up more dust from fingers, leaving marks behind.

Simply wash away with a damp cloth, or add a top coat such as the Beeswax Finish ( all natural beeswax & hemp oil blend), Furniture Wax or Fusion Stain & Finishing Oil in Natural for a deep rich effect.

If applying a top coat over dark colours, be sure to use an oil based finish like Fusion Stain & Finishing Oil.

If applying a top coat over a light colour or white, it is recommended to use the Fusion Tough Coat.

There are many top coats to choose from, be sure to read through each of them to see which is best for your project.

Everything you need to know about Top Coats is in this video.

Fusion Mineral Paint is made with the finest quality of ingredients, and the highest grade resins boasting a highly durable built in top coat – meaning your piece will be very durable for everyday use, however, sometimes adding a little extra protection for ease of mind.

Fusion Mineral Paint is stain and water-resistant. Dries in 30 minutes for light use, cures in 21-30 days for maximum strength. For regular maintenance and cleaning, a mild soap and water is recommended. 

When cleaning this matte finish, if you are too rough with the surface you may burnish it, which increases the sheen however creates inconsistency in the finish. 

Good to know, due to the nature of matte finishes, they tend to show dust specifically on darker colours, increasing the sheen will alleviate this from occurring. 

Fusion Waterbased non-yellowing Tough Coat in Matte or Glossy will not yellow your whites. 

It is not recommended to use the Fusion Gel Stain & Top Coat or Fusion Stain & Finishing Oil over whites as they will slightly yellow. 

High traffic areas: 

Dining Table Tops, Flooring, Cabinetry. Areas that require lots of washing and cleaning. An additional top coat will not hurt, although it isn’t necessary, it will add another layer of durability on top of Fusion Mineral Paint, however we find this is really only done for peace of mind more than anything.

Low traffic areas: 

Wardrobe, Side Table,  Wardrobes, Dressers – essentially furniture not exposed to daily heavy washing/ cleaning. It is not recommended to add an additional layer of protection on these surfaces unless going for a specific look that a tinted wax or other top coat could add, Fusion Mineral Paint is more than durable enough. Add a top coat if you wish to enhance the look or change the sheen. 

Fusion Stain & Finishing Oil All In One is Eco Friendly and easy to use. This stain & top coat combo offers exceptional durability in high traffic areas like table tops, kitchen cabinets and even flooring.

Can be used on bare wood, or over previously painted surfaces for a faux effect. Use the Natural colour Fusion Mineral Paint colours to increase the sheen and offer superior durability.

This Stain and Finishing Oil All in One is your go to solution to bare wood to show off the grain, yet change the colour to your desire.

Comes in 6 gorgeous colours. Very easy to use, low odour and Eco Friendly! Apply it with a brush, or rag, and wipe away the excess  evenly within 10 minutes of applying. 

If you have used Fusion Hemp Oil on a surface and wish to paint over it, there is no guarantee that you can.

It must be fully cured, at least 14 days after application, clean with TSP Alternative and wipe down with Mineral Spirits/Odourless Solvent before testing to see if the paint will adhere.

If the paint separates upon application, do not try to continue painting it. You should use an Oil based conversion primer, then you can use Fusion Mineral Paint.

Using wax is a beautiful way to finish over low traffic painted pieces like dressers. Also works great on bare wood.

It has been used for centuries as a hard-wearing wood finish. It does have it’s limitations in our modern world. It is not waterproof, it has some water resistance but for high traffic areas where water will be in contact with the surface, a harder wearing finish is more suitable.

To remove the wax use some mineral spirits and a rag or wire wool to remove. Once dry you can add a top coat of your choice. For a harder wearing coat, you can use the Fusion Stain & Finishing Oil All In One or the Fusion Gel Stain & Top Coat.

The Gel Stain is a gel-like consistency until thoroughly mixed when it becomes more viscose. So, the consistency is then very thin and perfect to work with.

This leave-on topcoat will of course look different on different species of wood. A test area is always advisable before starting a project to make sure you are happy with the results.

The Gel Stain topcoats opacity can be built up by adding layers or simply used as a protective coat over Fusion Mineral Paint and Milk Paint.

It is not a wipe on wipe off product like Fusion SFO which is a penetrating stain with a topcoat built-in.

You can paint over Gel Stain after the 5 days cure time. If you wanted to add a top coat to the paint, we would advise that all layers of coatings be given proper cure time for best results.

Cleaning Wax or Hemp Oil from your brush is simple using some mineral spirits or Fusions Odourless Solvent.

Here is a video on how to remove wax from your brush, the exact same steps should be used for removing Fusion Hemp Oil from your brush. 

Fusion Hemp Oil can be added over Fusion Mineral Paint, however it is not going to add more protection, it will increase the sheen which will mean you will see less visible marks on the paint especially on dark colours.

It adds very little protection but will increase the sheen ever so slightly. It helps with darker colours, as they can sometimes finger mark, and tend to attract dust. 

Hemp Oil can be applied with a rag or brushed on, but all excess must be removed immediately and buffed for best results.

Any oil left sitting/pooling on the surface will create shiny and sticky patches.

Fusion Tough Coat can be used as a topcoat over wood. As it is water based it can sometimes raise the grain on the first coat due to the water content, just light sand after the first coat with a 240/300 grit will smooth the wood fibres ready for the second coat.

Fusion Tough Coat is best-applied with an applicator pad or a damp rag in thin multiple coats.

Wax is always last so you can indeed add it over the top of Tough Coat for decorative purposes. The tough Coat is much tougher than wax as a finish so it won’t add more protection but can up the sheen or add effects such as aging or even a shimmer with the metallic waxes.

Wet sanding

For a super ultra smooth finish, you can give your piece a final once over with a wet sanding technique.

Here is a video on how to achieve this finish.

If you would like to up the sheen over your Fusion Mineral Painted piece, you can add a touch of Hemp Oil however we do not like to recommend this product as it is often applied and not fully removed. 

The paint must have good drying time first, at least overnight. Apply Hemp Oil and take a high grit 600 sanding pad and gently sand the area. Thoroughly remove excess oil with a lint free rag. 

This exact same process can be done using water instead of Hemp Oil for a distressed matt effect.

Check out a how-to video here.

Fusion Hemp Oil or our Beeswax Finish which is a pure beeswax blend with hemp oil.

Hemp Oil finish is a food safe natural wood finish. The rule of thumb is the older the wood the darker the finish could be. The newer the wood the less colour difference you will see. Works best on bare wood.

Here is more info.

Fusion Beeswax Finish provides the ultimate coat for your wooden kitchen tools – from cooking utensils to your butcher block. Our food-safe formula contains only pure beeswax and hemp oil – perfect for adding a durable satin finish. Food Safe, VOC-free, non-toxic, and biodegradable.

HOW TO USE IT

Apply liberally with a wax brush or lint-free rag. Allow the product to sit on the wood for 5-10 minutes, then remove any excess by buffing with your lint-free cloth. 

For painted surfaces, gentle soap and water will do the trick! 

For waxed surfaces, they do not like water so much as wax resists water.

If you want to use a gentle mix of water and soap, you will eventually remove the wax, so be sure to re apply if it looks dull. 

The paint itself is water resistant, so no worries there! Be sure to wait at least the full 30 days for the paint to cure before trying to wash it. 

Fusion Tung Oil is an excellent finish for exterior wood, or over top of Milk Paint exterior.

Fusion recommends Odourless Solvents (mineral spirits) to thin Tung Oil. 1-1 ratio. 

At least 2 coats should be applied for outdoor use.

Be sure to remove the excess immediately upon application. Re-coat after 12 hours.

After it is cured it can be reapplied when needed yearly maybe for outdoors.