Wood Worktop Oil

NathanMorgan

I have just had oak wood worktops fitted and im after an oil product that keeps its natural colour and one that doesn't darken it when applying and one that gives a matt finish and not a shiny cheap look.

Can any of you recommend an oil product that would give me the finish I want?

thanks.

andyhop

Osmo top oil or poly x

Will bring out the grain , range of finishes that you will need to try on a off cut

Remember to refinish the tops, we always orbital sand with a 240 grit paper, then a 600 grit by hand in line with the grain. Apply oil , allow to soak then 12hrs later sand with the grain with 600g. 3-4 coats should be sufficient and ensure ALL cuts are sealed along with back and underside

NathanMorgan

can you pick up the Osmo oil products in any stores as I would like to pick some up as soon as possible or are there any alternative products around to pick up?

NathanMorgan

I've come across this product and wondering if this will give a matt natural finish im after.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rustins-DANO1000-1L-Danish-Oil/dp/B001GUA9KY#

andyhop

The osmo is the far superior product

While I have used Danish oil before it does not give a matt finish, very much glossy

If you go onto the osmo website and punch in your postcode it will list your nearest stockists . It's not the cheapest product but its by far the best for solid worktops and interior woodwork finishes

leveller2911

Agree with Andy , Osmo top oil is good stuff and doesn't tint the worktop colour.

I made and fitted a kitchen recently with American Black Walnut worktops and there was a leak from the boiler over a weekend so when I turned up on site on the Monday my dustsheet which was on the worktop under the boiler was absolutely saturated with water. After cleaning up the water there was no sign of water ingress in the timber. I had given the worktop 2 coats prior to fitting and a further 2 coats after fitting.

OP ,you mention you have had them fitted but have they been coated with anything prior to fitting?....... They should have been sealed on both faces and all edges prior to fitting.


Danish oil is ok but it will darken the timber slightly. It doesn't give a real gloss shine until you have put a few coats on so if you choose Danish Oil then just give it 3 coats and wipe off the excess before it goes sticky and then leave it for 8 hours or more in between coats so the more coats you apply the glossier the finish.

Osmo top oil comes in matt and gloss finish iirc.

edwink

I have always used Boiled Linseed oil which you can buy from B&Q and places like that. You treat it the same as the other oil that has been discussed on here. It is not expensive to buy.

Hope that is some help to you.

Edwink