Who doesn’t get a little anxious about applying a finish to a newly completed wood project? It’s always a bit of a guess as to how it’s going to come out, and it’s a slow part of the build process.
Both of which frustrate us all when we’re making projects.
But the beauty of most oil based wood finishes is that they tend to nail a sweet spot:
Easy to smooth out
Easy to fix errors before they dry
Give wood a gorgeous warm glow
However, there are trade-offs:
The 6-hours-or-more dry time is what makes them so dang easy to apply, but it also might try your patience. Plus it gives dust and particles a big window to settle on your project and cause a couple of annoyances you have to sand or scuff out.
Oil finishes also come with some hazards. Don’t breath the fumes, for example, by working in a ventilated area and wearing a respirator. Any oil rags can combust if you don’t lay them out flat to dry before throwing them away.
So there’s :
When you’re new to building projects out of wood I’ll probably recommend an oil-based finish just about every time because they’re the most fool-proof products for getting a gorgeous look without a lot of technique or equipment.
1.We recommend using Danish oil when finishing beech wood surfaces. Danish oil will enhance the natural colour of the wood. If you have old beech worktops or units, a fresh layer of Danish oil can bring them back to life.
2.When finishing cedar wood, we recommend using linseed oil.
3.Tung oil and other oils are popular for embellishing all kinds of wood. Tung oil in particular provides some extra contrast to beech. Oil, though, is not a durable topcoat. If you like the look of Tung oil but need good surface protection, you can have both. Simply allow the oil to cure, then apply a your topcoat of choice – such as the gel polyurethane or spray lacquer.
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