keeping pale wood pale.

Penny_Farthing_2

Hi In true moneysaving.com style, I decided NOT to spend lots on new dining chairs and sanded down my old ones from Ikea. It took ages because there was a clear lacquer finish over the wood. When they were sanded the wood was pale but I put Danish oil on one chair and it went yellowy-orange. I can sand it back again but I wondered if anyone knows a rub on oil (rather than a varnish) which won't darken the wood, please? I think the wood is pine. Thanks.

ariba10

what we used is a good wax polish. Not a spray on but a good wax from a tin, put on with 0000 grade steel wool.

Penny_Farthing_2

Thanks Ariba, I'll give it a try on the bottom of a seat.

adandem

Danish oil is clear, I have Oak furniture which is oiled. The oil probably didn't darken the wood, it gives the wood the same colour as if it were wet (if you get my meaning?). I think that even a wax would have the same effect.

Penny_Farthing_2

Yes I have read that pine turns this colour when oiled/waxed and that I should paint it with bleach but I'm a bit worried about that.