Generally, the manufacturer recommends one coat of Uno oil (for color) and two coats of Secondo oil. However, if you do not wish to use Uno oil in order to maintain the natural color of the wood, an additional coat of Secondo will be required.

If you want to color the wood, you can apply up to two coats of Uno oil at 24-hour intervals. As for Secondo oil, you can apply 5 to 7 coats, or 3 to 5 coats if you use Secondo Mono Oil.

Note that the more coats of Secondo or Secondo Mono you apply, the more satin-like the finish will be. It is therefore recommended to apply one or two additional coats to improve wear resistance and reduce the frequency of refreshing.

Absolutely! Uno colored oil from Prato-Verde can be used as an alternative to a traditional wood stain. It is specifically formulated for wood application and offers many similar benefits to a regular oil-based stain, along with some additional advantages.

Uno oil is highly UV-resistant due to its iron oxide-based colorants, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It also lightly seals the wood, preparing the surface for a protective finish that enhances and preserves its colors.

For less frequently used surfaces like beams or decorative wooden objects, Uno can serve as a final coat without requiring additional protection. This can create a more natural appearance and a desired tactile sensation for certain applications.
Moreover, Uno colors can be easily mixed together or combined with universal dyes such as Mixol, providing virtually limitless flexibility to achieve precise color matching. This feature is especially valuable when color accuracy is crucial for a project.

To obtain the best results, it is important to carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper application.

Uno and Brio penetrating oils from Prato-Verde belong to the same category. If the desired color is not intense enough after the first application, it is possible to apply a second coat after a drying time of 24 hours, without the need for special preparation. This second coat should be applied in the same way as the first. However, it is not possible to apply a third coat because the wood would be saturated with colorant, which would not allow the color to be intensified.