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oiling wood worktops

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  • leveller2911
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    SternMusik wrote: »
    Another vote for Osmo top oil. It's fantastic.
    The worktops should have been oiled before installation. Mine were given one coat (including underside and all edges) before they went in, and then another two coats once fitted. My installer used Danish oil which I find awful. I have since re-oiled with the Osmo stuff and am very, very happy with my worktops.


    Danish oil is excellant if applied correctly. The problem is most people don't know how to use it.

    The first couple of coats should be thinned down,applied with a brush and then just before it starts going sticky you wipe off the excess. Then when its dry it need de-nibbing (sanded with flour paper). Do ths with 4 coats and it will be a good,consistant,hard wearing finish. Then re coat once a month for 6 months and the jobs a good en....

    Danish oil is not a "brush it on and leave it to dry" finish.
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