solid oak table - which oil?

mummyyummy_2

im confused which oil to use, got brand new table today and the instructions say it has been factory treated but requires a little furniture oil to bring out the best! any recommendations? and how often should i oil it? never had to do anything like this before, thankyou :-)

tony6403

If it is not a sealed finish then danish oil is hard to beat. Easy to apply and very effective.

eilidh_s

I put danish oil on my sycamore table and it was beautiful, then I put tung oil on all my skirting boards, its they have turned out really nice too. I have since had my table sanded and we put clear deck varnish on it, durable and will last forever and also beautiful! I have now however decided to try some beeswax on my next lump of wood in my house.

Best advice is to go and get a few bits of oak and experiment until you get a finish that you like and will be durable.

Oh and I just remembered, apparently ronseal do an anti-bacterial oil for kitchen worktops which could be good if you are interested in having a clean and sterile house!

mummyyummy_2

eilidh_s wrote: »

I have now however decided to try some beeswax on my next lump of wood in my house.

i have some beeswax but wasnt sure whether to use it or not!! its in a bottle, liquid version...maybe ill go for that!

leveller2911

If its a dining table/work table I wouldn't beeswax it, if you get any water on a waxed table you will get water marks.If its a dining table I suggest Danish oil as other posters have but if its a coffee table wax it but you must use coasters for glasses and cups...


Any risk of water getting on a table then don't wax it.......

mummyyummy_2

leveller2911 wrote: »

If its a dining table/work table I wouldn't beeswax it, if you get any water on a waxed table you will get water marks.If its a dining table I suggest Danish oil as other posters have but if its a coffee table wax it but you must use coasters for glasses and cups...


Any risk of water getting on a table then don't wax it.......

yes its a dining table....ill check ebay for Danish oil, unless anyone knows anywhere to buy it cheaply! thankyou :j