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Protecting wooden doors without changing colour and avoiding a varnished look

atgate · 2005-08-30 22:15:30

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…

30-08-2005 10:15pm

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atgate

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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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#2 30-08-2005 10:26pm

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

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#3 31-08-2005 7:24am

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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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