How to finish planed edges of prefinished oak veneer doors?

Marmaduke123

I've just had new internal doors fitted - prefinished oak veneer. The edges of several doors had to be planed to fit the existing frames. What's the best way to finish these edges now?

scottishblondie

I used danish oil on mine. Easy to apply and a nice finish. 

elle_may

I used wilco quick dry satin oak clear vanish. 

davemorton

I used osm oil.  

Marmaduke123

Thanks for replies. I really want something easy to apply. The door supplier wasn't terribly helpful, said a customer had indicated Rustin's satin oak quick dry varnish matched well. I suppose the wilco version is similar.

Danish oil appeals as easy to apply, but there are many different versions.

maisie_cat

Be careful with oil on veneered hardwood, the veneer is thin and having been planed will be even thinner. Oil soaks in so could go through the veneer and interact with the glue. Best bet for veneered would be a varnish.

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head

If possible contact the door supplier or manufacture and use the same thing the doors were finished with originally.

Varnish sits on top of the wood and the layers will build up so when applying to the edges it’s best to remove any excess the ends up on the face of the door.

Oils will soak in but the more layers you apply generally the darker the finish so again you don’t want any soaking in to the face of the door. 

Eldi_Dos

Did the packaging that came with the doors not give any guidance on this,could be something you bring up if speaking to supplier or manufacturer.
Can you look up specification for doors and see what finish was applied during manufacture.

Might it be a idea to let the newly planed surfaces age/ colour before putting any covering on them.

Oldernowiser

i've found OSMO oil to be excellent on solid Oak worktops and veneered trim. There are various finishes available, satin, gloss, and slightly different 'blends' for varying applications. Lovely to work with, easily applied and can be repaired/touched up infinitely.
Suggest YouTube search for 'Osmo Oil' and check out a few of the reviews and 'in use' examples. ( real craftsmen on there, like Robin Clevitt and Matt Estlea). 

scottishblondie

Marmaduke123 said:

Danish oil appeals as easy to apply, but there are many different versions.

I always go for the Rustins available at Screwfix/Toolstation. The small 500ml tin goes a long way. 

Marmaduke123

I think I've decided to go with Osmo Oil after researching the various suggestions. The door supplier suggested Rustins quick dry satin oak varnish as being a good match, but I want something I can apply with a rag. I've scrutinised the small print on the suppliers website, and using Osmo Door oil won't affect their guarantee. Thanks everyone.