proctecting oak doors

moneylover

hello, my daughter has just had new oak and glass doors fitted to the downstairs of her house. They are not solid oak they are veneered, I don't know what thickness but they were about £100 each so probably not very thick.
Anyway she has had conflicting advice from a couple of carpenters about treating them so repel dirt and grease. One suggested linseed and the other Danish oil.
Any views welcomed - I guess its important not to overload the doors with oil?
Many thanks
Hilary

tony6403

Danish oil would be my choice.

moneylover

tony6403 wrote: »

Danish oil would be my choice.

Tony, could you say why? Thank you

ceredigion

osmo oil




http://www.osmouk.com/index.cfm

moneylover

ceredigion wrote: »

osmo oil




http://www.osmouk.com/index.cfm

will have a look - yet another oil - thank you!!

Davesnave

Howdens, who mass-produce many veneered oak doors, specifically advise against using oils on them.

I have used a clear, satin, water-based varnish and find it satisfactory.

No doubt, someone will be along soon to say that I've made a terrible error! :rotfl:

davemorton

What about a wax instead, they are so easy to put on. Wipe on, wipe off.

moneylover

Davesnave wrote: »

Howdens, who mass-produce many veneered oak doors, specifically advise against using oils on them.

I have used a clear, satin, water-based varnish and find it satisfactory.

:rotfl:

well, the proof of the pudding is in the eating, presume your doors don't look too shiny - more like oak furniture looks - a sort of sheen? How many coats did you use, please?


I think this could be good as there are young children, am worried that just wax might get a bit grungy.

moneylover

thank you people, any more views please, tons of people must have oak doors.....

moneylover

davemorton wrote: »

What about a wax instead, they are so easy to put on. Wipe on, wipe off.

\yes, bit worried though as young children and concerned about grease marks...

Davesnave

moneylover wrote: »

well, the proof of the pudding is in the eating, presume your doors don't look too shiny - more like oak furniture looks - a sort of sheen? How many coats did you use, please?


I think this could be good as there are young children, am worried that just wax might get a bit grungy.

No, they're not too shiny and people make positive comments about them, expressing surprise when I say they were relatively cheap.

I gave them 3 coats: the first sinks in and the other two shouldn't be too thick, to avoid runs. It's best to rub down very gently with 320 grade abrasive paper between coats. Wickes sell 320 as part of a pack, or it can be obtained from specialist shops, like Brewers.