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New oak kitchen worktop - how many coats of oil??

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  • 30-04-2019 9:42am
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    NetChat101
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    Just put in a new oak kitchen worktop. The supplier and the fitter both stressed to use only boiled linseed oil when oiling it. It has been oiled and buffed 5 times now and, even though it's getting there, it's not as shiny as I'd like and it accidentally got splashed with water, which left a mark, so it's nowhere near ready for general kitchen use. I've researched this and varnish etc is a no-no for kitchen countertops. Does anyone know how many times you have to oil it to get a really good shiny, durable finish. Thanks!


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    recipio
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    Heat the oil before use and it will penetrate much better. Dare I say be careful and never leave it unattended. Rub the oil in with a scouring pad and dry off with kitchen roll. A little goes a long way and the trick is to keep wiping it down until you have a nice sheen.


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    Double Barrel
    Registered Users Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭Double Barrel


    Just my tuppence. FWIW :)

    Linseed oil is not a suitable finish for a kitchen countertop.
    Raw linseed oil, the only kind that doesn't have metallic driers is particularly unsuited.  It is a drying oil but that means months to dry.

    The old 'rule of thumb’ using raw linseed oil as a finish,

    Once a day for a week,
    Once a week for a month,
    Once a month for a year ,
    Once a year forever.

    Since you are using linseed oil already.
    Try this concussion for your project:
    Warning: Heat oil outdoors, check flashpoint temps.

    Equal parts hot linseed oil and bee wax mixed well until dissolved.
    Let cool then add one part polyurethane stir / mix well.
    Apply with a clean cloth
    Rub in well
    Repeat as required.

    Good luck


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    magicbastarder
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    and don't forget to store/dispose of any rags soaked in linseed oil carefully. they can spontaneously combust if bundled up too much.


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    looksee
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    I was advised to use Danish Oil on a beech kitchen top. I think the fitter put on 1 coat and I put on another 5 or so. I sanded - very fine sandpaper used quite lightly - between coats. It looked lovely when it was done and kept stains at bay. However I was very fussy about drying it off during use, and not putting anything on it that would stain.

    In general though I don't think I would have another one, and certainly not if there was a family who might not be as fussy about taking care of it. It will stain with some things - odd stuff that you would hardly think of, the worst mark was from a used brillo pad that got left on it, that was never going to come out.


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