the best oil for a oak kitchen?

Question

we are very nearly finished renovating our kitchen, we have solid oak worktops and units .. we just need to oil them now, only problem is i can't for the life of me remember the oil we used on it last time.. it was great and kept the worktop looking fantastic for the best part of 3years, ..so am looking again, i have sanded everything down and just want a bit of guidance for the choice of oil.. what do you recomend? thanks x

Answer 1

Woca Worktop Oil



Worktop Oil is developed for untreated or previously oiled/sanded wood surfaces. The oil makes the surface highly water and dirt repellent. Use Worktop Oil, Natural, on dark wood species such as mahogany, merbau, oak, teak and cherry, etc. It gives the wood a mellow, golden colour.



http://realoakfloors.co.uk/trip_trap_worktop_oil_natural.php

Answer 2

I tried standard "work top oil" from B&Q and it wasn't very good. It left the wood very oily and soon wore off.



Then I discovered Danish oil. It works really well. It's thin, so it soaks right in. And it dries to a hard sheen which lasts a very long time.



The only thing to remember is to put a lot of very thin coats on rather than one thick one. Because it dries out, if you put it on too thick it can leave a sort of crisp shell on top of the wood which will flake off.



The other slight downside is cost - it's not cheap.



btw. Oil is not like lacquer. You have to re-oil a work top every six months or so with any type of oil finish.



The units should be OK for much longer, but be careful they don't end up a different colour if you oil them less often.



The units might be better with a modern satin clear lacquer finish. The colour will look a bit different but they will be much easier to look after.

Answer 3

It depends on the way your going to use your counter top.Are you going to have direct food contact?(I mean are you going to use it like a cutting board?).If so,mineral oil is preferred because it is inert and will not sustain the growth of bacteria.It's great to use on cutting boards because you can wash them clean.It needs re-applied every so often.

For everyday normal use,tung oil or Danish oil is fine.Dampen a rag with it and wipe it on in several thin layers.After each layer begins to dry,come back with a dry rag and wipe up or smooth out any excess finish.After 3 or 4 coats you'll begin to see a shine appear on your top.These should also be renewed every so often.Warning!you should let those finishes dry (cure) for 30 days before direct food contact.The solvents will have all evaporated and you can safely use it.DO NOT USE LINSEED OIL ON FOOD SURFACES!They contain all kinds of nasty things to make it cure because real linseed oil never dries.They put "driers" in it and their not very pleasant things.You sure don't want them in your food.

Polyurethanes and lacquers work but they will show scratches and dings worse than an oil finish will.They will also wear off after use.Polyurethane is hard to touch up and fix but,not impossible.Lacquer is easier to fix.You should also wait 30 days for direct food contact with polyurethanes and lacquers.Mineral oil can be safely used right away.(it's used as a laxative so its definitely safe).These are the options I am familiar with.Hope your new kitchen brings many happy family meals!

Answer 4

Osmo Worktop Oil

Answer 5

If you want to start a woodworking project, you need all the necessary information, including schematics, blueprints, materials lists, dimensions etc. That is where Teds Woodworking comes in. The plans are clearly drawn and there're step-by-step explainations of how the plan should be done and put together. Go here https://tr.im/cmbij



There are several other sites whose collection of plans have the dimensions totally wrong without any indication of parts lists, material lists or the tools needed. If you're one of those people who have bought plans like this in the past, Teds Woodworking will change your perception.

Answer 6

Danish Oil B&q

Answer 7

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There is enough variety of projects in here, big and small, intricate and simple, and you can pick out new ones as you progress in your woodworking abilities.

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Answer 8

Yes its great ..,.go ahead with osmo top oil..Osmo polyx oils are best to bring out natural character, resilience, and preservation for all interior and exterior timbers. Because wooden floors are usually subjected to strains and stresses. Thank you and best of luck

Answer 9

i believe linseed oil is very good?