Oiling Wood

In this section of our blog you'll find all articles about our Wood Oils including how to guides showing you how to use wood oils, comparison blogs where we put compare the different types of wood oils and general tips and advice about oiling wood.

We have a wide range of oils that we discuss including Danish Oil, Teak Oil, Tung Oil and Boiled Linseed Oil. They can be used on interior and exterior wood, and we also have specialist oils for specific surfaces, such as our Chopping Board Oil and our Clear Decking Oil.

Is Danish Oil Food Safe?

Ben Staerck 26 Jan 2022 0

Danish Oil - Is it food safe? Danish Oil is one of the most popular wood oils that we sell, and as such lots of people want to know if it can be used in the kitchen and on food preparation areas. If you don’t want to read the full blog post, the short answer is yes, Danish Oil is food safe. It is compliant with Articles In Contact With Food regulations.It can be safely used on:Kitchen worktopsBowl...

Tung Oil vs Danish Oil

Ben Staerck 20 Jan 2022 0

What's the difference between Tung Oil and Danish Oil? Both Tung Oil and Danish Oil are excellent wood oils with endless applications. Where one oil can be used, so can the other, so you can’t make the wrong decision picking one oil over the other.However, there are instance where one oil is slightly better suited, or you may choose the oil for its aesthetic. In this blog we’ll compare Tung Oil a...

How To Use Chopping Board Oil

Jessica Barron 10 Nov 2021 0

In this blog, we will discuss how to use a Chopping Board Oil and the benefits in doing so.What is Chopping Board OilChopping Board Oil will not only protect your wooden kitchen items from drying out, cracking and staining but will bring out the natural beauty of the wood, enhancing the grain and restoring the colour. Our Chopping Board Oil forms a protective barrier that, with regular application...

Using Danish Oil On Oak

Jessica Barron 11 Jun 2021 0

In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of applying Danish Oil to oak, what it looks like when it is applied, and other uses.Benefits of Using Danish Oil on OakOur Danish Oil is a unique blend of natural oils and resins that penetrate deep into the oak and dry to provide a hard, durable, and lustrous satin finish, making it suitable for high use areas such as flooring, dining tables and kitchen...

Using Danish Oil On Pine

Ben Staerck 27 May 2021 0

Pine is a popular choice for wood and used in many applications such as doors, skirting boards, furniture and flooring. In this blog we restore an old piece of pine furniture and finish it using Danish Oil. You’ll see that danish oil on pine produces a lovely finish.How to restore pine with Danish OilWatch the video below to show you step-by-step how you can restore your items of pine. Step 1 – Pr...

How to Apply Wood Oil Correctly

Craig Stevenson 15 Apr 2021 0

Wood oils are an excellent choice for finishing wood, they are easy to apply and maintain and give the benefit of penetrating deep into the pores of the wood, therefore nourishing and replenishing natural oils while enhancing the natural beauty of the grain. Wood oils are generally known as drying oils which will harden to a film to provide a highly durable surface which is water and dirt resist...

Using Worktop Oil

Jessica Barron 15 Mar 2021 0

We have a range of products and kits suitable for use as a Worktop Oil, that will not only protect your worktop from stains and spills, but will bring out the natural beauty of the wood, enhancing the grain and colour.Danish Oil For Oiling WorktopsDanish Oil is a unique blend of natural oils (tung oil or boiled linseed oil) and is one of the most popular choices when it comes to oiling wooden work...

What is Tung Oil

Jessica Barron 02 Mar 2021 0

What is Tung Oil and why do we use it? Let's jump straight in, what is Tung Oil? Tung Oil is a hard wearing, naturally derived oil, extracted from the seed of the tung tree, and so is completely free from additives making it non-toxic and safe to use in all environments and on a variety of items.As well as being highly resistant to water, Tung Oil helps to prevent drying and deterioration of wood...

How To Apply Danish Oil

Jessica Barron 11 Jan 2021 0

How to use Danish Oil Today's blog is all about Danish Oil; how to use it and how to apply it.Step 1 – Clean the woodBefore applying the Danish Oil, it is important to properly clean the wood and remove any old finishes. This will ensure the oil is fully absorbed, creating an even and an attractive, natural, satin finish.To clean the wood, we recommend using a specialist Wood Cleaner.Our Wood Clea...

Teak Oil Vs Danish Oil

Ben Staerck 31 Dec 2020 0

What’s the difference between Teak Oil and Danish Oil? They are both wood oils designed to soak in, protect, and enhance wooden surfaces. They both work on indoor wood such as furniture, flooring and cabinetry and they also both work on outdoor wood such as garden furniture.There are still differences between these two wood oils, which we’ll explore in more detail below, but to keep things super e...

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