USES: BENCHTOPS, TABLETOPS, FOOD SERVING ITEMS (bowls, boards etc.)

DESCRIPTION: Particularly suited to powered-disc (and on-lathe) finishing with wet and dry sandpaper. Based on genuine TUNG NUT oil, this product provides excellent sealing, efficient drying/curing and ‘handling’ durability to the finished item.Whilst not the “brightest” finish, will deliver performance required. Following the advocated “Burnishing Technique” (rear page) helps ensure greater hardening of this oil at and below the surface, also delivering a quality patina and better surface endurance.
Available Sizes 500ml, 1 and 2 ltr

Natural Plant Oils penetrate deep into timbers. Light also travels with the oils along the timber fibres into the wood, enhancing all the colour, glow and character of the structure. When the light reflects back it will however reveal any imperfections in the surface sanding. By using a Wet on Wet friction sanding technique you will be able to minimise sanding imperfections.
Fine sand timbers to minimum 400 grit (powered disc) or hand sand to 600 grit WET & DRY paper. Sand until timber begins to show a slight lustre. Retain the sawdust in the last paper used - do not dust off as it will be used as a grain filler inthe next process
Apply first coat of Oil to all surfaces (with underside/rearside of projects, ONE, oil-sealing application will suffice) allowing to soak well into timber. To outer, presented surfaces, apply a light second coat 2-3 hours after first application, also allowing time to be absorbed. Wipe off excess or pooling oil leaving a moist surface then begin to massage or burnish the Oil into the timber surface with the last paper used in Step 1. The Oil & sawdust will form a slurry & should be worked to fill the pore structure of the timber. If needing more slurry to fill open grain/imperfections in the timber, add Oil only to the surface of the paper being used. Should you have an excess of slurry clean the face of the paper with an Oil dampened lint-free cloth making sure not to add Oil to the timber surface. By now you should have achieved a satin finish across the surface. Firmly wipe excess slurry from timber surface with clean dry cloth or paper towel before moving to Step 3.
NB: Put the lid back on can to resist the temptation of adding more oil to the timber.
To obtain a higher lustre than a satin finish, carry on sanding (manual or power) using 1200 grit wet and dry paper. Two to three sandings with 1200 grit paper may be necessary to bring up the desired finish. Paper face should at all times remain clean and free from excess slurry - clean down with oil dampened lint-free cloth.
For cabinetry finish it is highly recommended to continue burnishing at 1500, 2000 grit wet and dry paper - guaranteed to put a “gleam” in the finish
To achieve the “ultimate” with an oil finish it is necessary to leave for 24 to 48 hours and then power buff.
SANDING PREPARATION: High-class results are as reliant on preparatory sanding as they are on your choice of finish. Dry sand through the grits to minimum 400 grit (the finer the better!). Refer to “Burnishing Technique” above.

STAINING: Unless provided as a pre-mixed colour option, our products are generally clear finishes and meant to be utilised as such. DO NOT add other-brand colourants to products packed.