Some types of finishes have different effects on various sorts of wood, so the appearance may not be the same as it appears in the photograph.
As a result, we strongly advise doing a test on an inconspicuous section of wood to be stained, oiled, or polished before you apply it to the actual product.
If you want to stain your wood before applying oil, water-based stains are preferable. If you use an oil-based stain, it will prevent the wood from absorbing the oil.
Wood oil: pros and cons
Wood oils, unlike many VOC wood varnishes, are natural goods that are simple to apply and keep for long periods. Wood oils, instead of wax or varnish, may be the ideal finish for you if you want to preserve the look of your wood while also improving its protective properties.
The benefits of wood oils:
- more eco-friendly
- long-term and affordable finish
- keep surfaces clean and free of spills
- more appropriate for domestic and commercial use
- unique with pre-treatments and colour palette
The drawbacks of wood oils:
It’s necessary to maintain them over time.
- Drying time is typically longer than with varnishes.
- There may be many layers required. (not Rubio Monocoat Oil)
- The same sort of oil should be used when re-coating.
What is the best wood oil for your wood?
The active compounds in different varieties of wood oils are designed for certain types of wood. The type of oil you use is also determined by whether the timber will be used inside or outside.
Ash
Use either danish oil or teak oil to protect ash from fading. These oil treatments will preserve the natural white color of ash. The wood, however, may yellow somewhat when exposed to excessive UV light, resulting in darker tones in the grain. Some users will bleach the wood before oiling to avoid this.
Bamboo
We recommend using teak oil to finish bamboo. This sort of oil will adorn or decorate your items beautifully while also preserving the natural character of the bamboo.
Beech
When it comes to oiling beech wood surfaces, we recommend danish oil. Danish oil will enhance the natural color of the wood. A new layer of danish oil can breathe new life into old beech worktops or units.
Cedar
We recommend using linseed oil when finishing cedar wood. This is the most commonly utilized type of oil by craftsmen, as well as cedar cladding house users.
Maple
When it comes to finishing maple, we suggest utilizing either tung oil or linseed oil. Both of these oils will bring out the curly, or tiger grain, in the wood and will finish maple to the highest level possible.
Oak
Tung oil is a good choice for oak surfaces. This sort of oil will preserve the color and character of your oak. If you want to make the oak darker, however, hard wax oil is preferable. Danish oil is another well-known oil for oak trees.
Pine
We recommend using raw linseed oil to seal and finish your pine furniture. This sort of oil will not pollute food ingredients, which is ideal for pine dining tables. Danish oil provides the most durable finish for pine furniture that is not in touch with food.
How to remove wood oils?
It is simple to remove wood oil from wooden surfaces. Because the oil doesn’t soak excessively into the wood, only the top layer needs to be sanded away. After the exposed wood has been cleaned, you may apply paint, varnish, or another type of oil to it.
We hope you know more about applying wood oils after reading this post and the post on the different types of wood oils.
