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| Jody 1/14/2005 4:12:20 PM |
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Danish OilMessage: Hi, I'm a newby here so be gentle. I'm also an amatuer at refinishing so again be gentle. Hehe! I stripped and refinished a dining table and will start the dawnting task of stripping and refinishing the chairs this week. However, on the table I stripped, stained and then applied Danish oil. Is it advised to then put a wax on top of that to further aid in the repelling of water rings and stains. Or is it sufficient to have just Danish oil? This is my first venture in using Danish oil and am not sure of what would work best with it in protecting it. Mind you I'm looking for a soft luster finish typical of antiques even though it isn't an antique. I don't like the look of polys and I hate messing with them. At first glance, I would say reapply the Danish oil every 4 to 5 months or either but a wax on it and reapply the wax every 5 to 6 months. What is your thoughts? Thanks, Jody |
| Anonymous 1/14/2005 4:10:11 PM |
RE: Danish Oil Message: JODY, WAX WILL OFFER A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF ADDITONAL PRTECTION. RECOATING WITH ANTIQUE OIL EVERY 6 MOS WOULD BE TO OFTEN. IT IS NOT A FINISH THAT IS MEANT TO BE BUILT UP. IT SUPPOSE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A NATURAL CLOSE TO THE WOOD LOOK. HOWEVER, WHEN THE FINISH BEGINS TO LOOK WORN AND TIRED YOU MAY REAPPLY THE ANTIQUE OIL. REMEMBER TO CLEAN THE SURFACE OF YOUR PROJECT FIRST WITH A GOOD CLEANER LIKE THE CIRCA 1850 FURNITURE CLEANER. |
| Jody 1/14/2005 4:10:34 PM |
RE: Danish Oil Message: Thanks Anonymous. Is there anything that I can put on top of the stain and Danish oil that will provide more protection? It is a dining room table so it needs to have some durability. |
| Anonymous 1/14/2005 4:11:03 PM |
RE: Danish Oil Message: YOU COULD PUT VARNISH OVER TOP BUT IT WILL GIVE YOU A DIFFERENT LOOM THAN THE DANISH OIL. FOR MORE PROTECTION YOU MAY TRY CIRCA 1850 PASTE VARNISHWICH IS MORE NATURAL LOOKING THAN POLY URETHANE. |
| Jody 1/14/2005 4:11:42 PM |
RE: Danish Oil Message: I'll look into doing that. So this is a hand application that protects somewhat like a poly but provides a hand rubbed look? Hmmm...That might be just what I need. I'll check it out, thanks. Ok, what about the chairs? Initially I was just thinking of the Danish oil since it will not be abused as much as the table top. This set is in a formal dining room and will not see very much action like the breakfast table will. Do you think I just get by with Danish oil? Also how do you know when to reapply the Danish oil. It seems like it maybe hard to tell when it is wearing off until it is too late and you start losing some stain. Thanks again for the help. |
| NEIL 1/14/2005 4:12:20 PM |
RE: Danish Oil Message: I WOULD CONSIDER THE CHAIRS HIGH TRAFFIC ITEMS. MEANING THEY WOULD RECIEVE ALOT OF WEAR. SOMETHING MORE DURABLE LIKE THE CIRCA 1850 PASTE VARNISH WOULD PROBABLY BE THE WAY TO GO. |
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