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Protecting wooden doors without changing colour and avoiding a varnished look

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  • 30-08-2005 11:15pm
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    atgate
    Registered Users Posts: 584 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I've just spent a small fortune getting white oak doors for my house. At the moment they're hanging untreated and I know I have to do something to protect them. Problem is I love the way they look in their raw state. Anyone know if there is a product that will protect them without changing the colour and also not make them too shiney?

    Thanks


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    greglo23
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    the best product i know of for this is tung oil.


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    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,434 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Any oil finish such as tung oil, or Danish Oil will darken it slightly. Not much, but a bit. I suppose it depends on what kind of wear and abuse they might get (i.e. kids etc.) If you want to retain the natural look, you could try just a simple soft wax finish. If it's going to get any abuse, a clear polyurethane might be your best bet. Bear in mind that Oak will naturally darken slightly with age anyway over the years.


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