Wax on veneered oak doors, have you?

davemorton

Just bought some oak veneered doors.  It says on the instructions 

• Door requires finishing to protect the veneer and prevent the ingress of moisture. Use a water based paint, stain, varnish or oil which is suitable for an Oak Veneer door. These doors are not suitable for treatment with any type of wax or polish

Now, I bought some VERY similar doors about 15 years ago in a previous house, and waxed them, no issues at all.  In those days, instructions never got read so I am unsure if the advice was the same then. 
So my question, has anyone waxed these doors that 'can not' be waxed?  I have searched about and see that some long term posters in here have used other 'not suitable' finishes such as danish oil (Doozergirl).  Has anyone had any issues, and can anyone envisage any issues?  Cheers! 

davemorton

Bump?.....

Norman_Castle

The instructions state they need a waterproof finish which wax isn't. I'd question how important that is for internal doors. Could modern glue be more vulnerable to high humidity? Can you contact the manufacturer and ask for more information?

kipsterno1

I used Briwax on mine about five years ago. Happy with the finish and haven't had any issues.

travis-powers

I’ve just hung one ( Howdens but they are all similar).
 The paperwork states Our doors are NOT suitable for waxes, polishes, dyes or oils (e.g Danish Oil) as they do not properly seal the door and can lead to de-lamination of the veneer. However Osma door Oil is suitable.

I’ve had clients  who have used Danish Oil, wax and even paint and still look good to this day!

Alderbank

Norman_Castle said:

The instructions state they need a waterproof finish which wax isn't. I'd question how important that is for internal doors. 

The OP does not say they are internal doors. Many 'oak' front doors are wood veneer on a core material, such as this one https://www.doorsuperstore.co.uk/product/external-oak-padova-obscured-double-glazed-mt-door.html described as 'A-Grade American White Oak Veneer, supplied unfinished, ready to paint or stain.'

davemorton

travis-powers said:

I’ve just hung one ( Howdens but they are all similar).
 The paperwork states Our doors are NOT suitable for waxes, polishes, dyes or oils (e.g Danish Oil) as they do not properly seal the door and can lead to de-lamination of the veneer. However Osma door Oil is suitable.

I’ve had clients  who have used Danish Oil, wax and even paint and still look good to this day!

I wanted to use the sort of hard wax that comes in a tin, as its so easy and clean to apply.  It said water based varnish only, but have bit the bullet and went for osmo door oil.  Not my first choice, but a compromise. 

MalMonroe

Call me daft (I don't mind, many do) and what I know about diy can be written on the back of a postage stamp but if the instructions say "these doors are not suitable for treatment with any type of wax or polish" - why would you then go ahead and treat them with wax? 

travis-powers

davemorton said:

travis-powers said:

I’ve just hung one ( Howdens but they are all similar).
 The paperwork states Our doors are NOT suitable for waxes, polishes, dyes or oils (e.g Danish Oil) as they do not properly seal the door and can lead to de-lamination of the veneer. However Osma door Oil is suitable.

I’ve had clients  who have used Danish Oil, wax and even paint and still look good to this day!

I wanted to use the sort of hard wax that comes in a tin, as its so easy and clean to apply.  It said water based varnish only, but have bit the bullet and went for osmo door oil.  Not my first choice, but a compromise. 

I know Osma products are outstanding and I may be cynical but I find it odd it’s the only finish recommended, I have clients who have used Danish oil on worktops with no ill effects!

Norman_Castle

Alderbank said:

Norman_Castle said:

The instructions state they need a waterproof finish which wax isn't. I'd question how important that is for internal doors. 

The OP does not say they are internal doors. Many 'oak' front doors are wood veneer on a core material, such as this one https://www.doorsuperstore.co.uk/product/external-oak-padova-obscured-double-glazed-mt-door.html described as 'A-Grade American White Oak Veneer, supplied unfinished, ready to paint or stain.'

You're right. I just assumed they were as the op suggested finishing them with wax. OP, are they internal or external doors?

davemorton

Norman_Castle said:

Alderbank said:

Norman_Castle said:

The instructions state they need a waterproof finish which wax isn't. I'd question how important that is for internal doors. 

The OP does not say they are internal doors. Many 'oak' front doors are wood veneer on a core material, such as this one https://www.doorsuperstore.co.uk/product/external-oak-padova-obscured-double-glazed-mt-door.html described as 'A-Grade American White Oak Veneer, supplied unfinished, ready to paint or stain.'

You're right. I just assumed they were as the op suggested finishing them with wax. OP, are they internal or external doors?

Internal.