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What to put on next Cambridge oak furniture

Ive had solid oak furniture for a few years now and never waxed it/oiled it, could someone please recommend what to put on it that would preferably be dry to the touch so that ornaments/kids fingers etc won't mark it after its been done. Also, would I just wash it first with soapy water to remove any slight marks/stains that have occured since it was new?Thanks in advance.

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  • ListysDad
    ListysDad Posts: 312 Forumite
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    Look at the Silkolene site. They do a fab matt varnish that only darkens it down a smidge. As with all of these things test an area first however.
    :whistle: All together now, "Always look on the bright side of life..." :whistle:
  • tony6403
    tony6403 Posts: 1,257 Forumite
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    If it were my oak furniture I would use 000 grade wire wool to cut back the surface.
    Then wipe clean with white spirit .
    Then finish with at least three coats of danish oil.
    Forgotten but not gone.
  • Norman_Castle
    Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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    It depends what the current finish is. Have you asked the manufacturer?.
  • ListysDad
    ListysDad Posts: 312 Forumite
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    Tony. I agree Danish oil looks lovely but it is high maintenance. As teh OP referred to kids I took it to mean they prob wanted less work!
    :whistle: All together now, "Always look on the bright side of life..." :whistle:
  • Canucklehead
    Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    edited 23 June 2012 at 8:58AM
    dale123boy wrote: »
    Ive had solid oak furniture for a few years now and never waxed it/oiled it, could someone please recommend what to put on it that would preferably be dry to the touch so that ornaments/kids fingers etc won't mark it after its been done. Also, would I just wash it first with soapy water to remove any slight marks/stains that have occured since it was new?Thanks in advance.


    Hi: we use Osmo products..indoors and out.

    HTH

    Canucklehead
    Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)
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