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Over oiled kitchen top counter - what to do

  • 29-03-2016 02:27PM
    #1
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,570 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    Got a new kitchen in last year with a gorgeous wooden counter. Kitchen guy bailed out as soon as he was paid and never came back to finish the finish details including oiling the counter. I got stuck in and have made a balls of it.

    Basically, I applied the oil too thickly so instead of a smooth finish it's rough with paint brush hairs stuck in it. It can be scratched off with a finger nail in places.

    I've tried to sand it down again with sand paper but the oil just clogs it after one sweep.

    Any advice on how I can 'un-****' this? Would an electric sander do the job? Any recommendations?

    Cheers,
    Quad
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  • #2
    db
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    Keep at it with sandpaper. Use a coarse grit to start with, then medium, fine and extra fine. I use Osmo 3058 Top Oil, very easy to put on, food safe and leave a great finish. Available from Pat McDonnell paints in Rathfarnham or Noyeks.


  • #3
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,570 ✭✭✭quad_red


    db wrote: »
    Keep at it with sandpaper. Use a coarse grit to start with, then medium, fine and extra fine. I use Osmo 3058 Top Oil, very easy to put on, food safe and leave a great finish. Available from Pat McDonnell paints in Rathfarnham or Noyeks.

    Ok. Will give it another go.


  • #4
    e.r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 425 ✭✭e.r


    You could try source a oil removing agent, and like above poster says redo the oil.


  • #5
    mulbot
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    Did you wipe the oil off with a cloth after applying?


  • #6
    cletus
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    Just keep sanding, coarse grit to fine, it'll take time but you will get to the finish you want


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  • #7
    the_pen_turner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,679 ✭✭✭the_pen_turner


    I would scrape off all the excess. use a card scraper if you can find one or one of the pull ones with a Stanley knife blade.
    then get some kind of solvent to remove as much as you can. it will be on the back of the tin.
    then start with 80 grit sand paper ( go coarser if you need to but try 80g first)
    work up through the grits 80g,100g,120g,180g 220g.
    after each grit ,sand with the grain to help reduce scratches . then remove all dust and crap from the sand paper before the next grit.


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