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solid oak table - which oil?
mummyyummy_2
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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 :-)
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If it is not a sealed finish then danish oil is hard to beat. Easy to apply and very effective.Forgotten but not gone.0
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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!0 -
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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.......0 -
yes its a dining table....ill check ebay for Danish oil, unless anyone knows anywhere to buy it cheaply! thankyou :jleveller2911 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.......0
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