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| Bob 12/12/2004 1:35:56 PM |
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Circa 1850 Tung n' TeakMessage: Just finished a cedar picnic table with 3 coats 1850 Tung n' Teak oil. Looks good although at first the oil seemed to raise welts in the wood. These have subsided now. What can I now expect from the finish? Does it have UV protection? Will the wood still discolour with exposure to the elements? Should I protect the table from sun & water? Will the annual recoat restore the original beauty? |
| Mark 12/12/2004 1:36:17 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: Cedar is a difficult wood to finish - so I am glad that you ultimately had success with the Tung'n Teak Oil. Circa 1850 Tung'n Teak Oil does not contain any specific UV inhibitors. The oil finish itself will help to protect the wood from discolouration due to the sun and rain. With this type of finish you may have to reapply a light coat twice a year to maintain its beauty (apply a thin coat and wipe off the excess or you will dull the finish). If the table is not exposed to sun or rain it will not require reapplication as often. If you neglect to recoat and the wood greys you will have to either clean or sand the wood to restore it to its original colour. For full protection against the elements you would need a varnish, such as Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish. It would give you the added protection but would also give you the feel of a varnish as opposed to the feel of the wood that you currently have with the Tung'n Teak Oil. |
| Susan 12/12/2004 1:36:40 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: I recently purchased a beautiful teak table. It had obviously been neglected. I sanded the surface to remove the old finish. I have been applying Circa 1850 Tung N'Teak Oil as per the instructions. The wood was very very dry and has soaked up 10 coats. After the last coat, however, I noticed several areas that now have a dull (patchy)discouloured look (while the rest of the table is shiny and rich with colour). I have tried everything - rubbing, applying more oil,lightly sanding these areas and reapplying oil, etc. Did I apply too much oil? Any suggestions on what do to now? |
| Mark 12/12/2004 1:36:58 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: Yes, you applied too much oil. You can continue trying to remove the excess by sanding or scrubbing with steel wool, but you may have to resort to a paint stripper to get it off. Circa 1850 Tung'n Teak Oil is a penetrating oil. It should be applied with a cloth - making sure to wipe off all excess oil. |
| George 12/12/2004 1:37:24 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: I would like to put a vertical board and batten as a natural rough sawn wood siding on my house.Would tung oil do the job of keeping it from going grey? Would I have to recoat every few years?Is there a web site where I can read about this product?Thanks |
| Mark 12/12/2004 1:37:42 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: A lot will depend on the type of wood that you intend to use, the amount of sun, rain, etc. Tung Oil will need to be reapplied at least once a year to maintain its protection. A better product to use would be Circa 1850 Exterior Varnish. www.swingpaints.com/oils_varnish_poly.htm www.swingpaints.com/right_finish.htm |
| bryan houston 12/12/2004 1:38:04 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: Is the tung oil pure or are their additives? How effective is it on new hemlock? |
| Mark 12/12/2004 1:38:19 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: Circa 1850 Tung Oil is not pure tung oil. There is also solvent and some other additives - but no wax or varnish. We also sell 100% pure raw tung oil, but it must first be diluted with solvent prior to application. What do you mean by effective? |
| Bob 12/12/2004 1:38:45 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: I refinished a teak dining table with Circa 1850 and followed the directions to let it wait an hour between coats. After about three or four coats the table had a shiny but uneven appearance. Since I was out of oil, I went and bought a new can. This one told me to wait 24 hours between coats. I wiped the table down completely with this new oil and superfine steel wool. There are two coats on now and the table has a dull, flat finish with flecks of shiney spots. How do I get this stuff completely off so that I can start this refinishing process again from square one ? |
| Mark 12/12/2004 1:39:05 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: You should sand off the finish using either sandpaper or steel wool. When too much Tung'n Teak Oil is applied in a short period of time and the excess is not completely removed it will dry unevenly. |
| Bob 12/12/2004 1:39:26 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: When you say to use sandpaper or steel wool to remove cloudy finish I assume you do not want me to use oil with it just use it dry . |
| Mark 12/12/2004 1:39:46 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: That is correct - you are trying to remove the oil finish that did not cure properly. |
| Lucia Malon 11/15/2009 1:39:21 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: I also have an uneven finish on my project. It is a very large area. Is sanding the only option for removing the finish and starting over? Is there a solvent I can use instead? Or, preferably, is there something I could put over the top of the Tung and Teak Oil that will give me an even sheen? |
| Mark 11/16/2009 7:34:04 AM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: Please provide more information on what was on the surface originally, how it was cleaned, and how the Tung'n Teak Oil was applied. |
| Lucia 11/16/2009 8:09:10 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: This is on new wood, a red oak. Part of it is a veneer (we are doing a wainscoting going up a set of stairs). We stripped and refinished the 1906 staircase and had no problem with the oil finish during that process. We have brushed it on in each case. |
| Mark 11/17/2009 6:10:46 AM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: You can certainly brush on Circa 1850 Tung'n Teak Oil, but you must remove the excess oil using a cloth. If you do not, the oil that pools on the surface will form a skin that will appear as dull spots. You will need to remove the Tung'n Teak Oil and begin again. You can remove the finish by sanding or by stripping with Circa 1850 Furniture Stripper (followed by a light sanding). |
| JL 6/17/2010 6:42:26 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: I am using wood to build my son toys. I can't trust chinese painted plastic toys, and all the other plastic to be honest, esp. given the recent finding of lead in some of the paints/dyes used. If my son will chew on these, after being finished with tung oil, will it be safe? My thought is the 100% pure oil would make the most sense, and let it dry for a long time before first 'use'. It should be harder, and thus more resistant to chewing and breakdown, yet also safe No hardware store carries the 100% tung oil it seems, is it special order? How can I order some? |
| Mark 6/18/2010 5:23:26 AM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: Most child toy manufactures use non-toxic finishes on their wood products. If you are looking for a natural look, the best product to use would be Terra Nova NaturOil. It is used for baby toys by many toy manufacturers, such as Maple Landmark. (www.maplelandmark.net/action.lasso?-database=mlwproducts1&-table=web&sku=72152&-response=detail.lasso&-search). NaturOil is non-toxic and FDA approved for food contact. Tung Oil can be used, but even the 100% tung oil that you can order from us is not produced for food applications. Your local hardware store can also order it for you if you like. |
| James 3/29/2012 9:28:08 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: we have a beautiful 10'''' walnut table which i have used tung and teak on in the past. I recently recoated it and it came out sort of spotty (almost as though there was moisture present) is it possible that my tung and teak oil is too old? (3 years)I did not shake the can....is that a problem? It seemed that when I went to wipe off the excess it was a little gummy...although it seemed to go on fine. do I have to sand it and start over? Please help |
| Mark 3/30/2012 4:40:05 AM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: I guess the first question to ask is whether you cleaned the surface prior to this last application of Tung''n Teak Oil, and with what? This sounds to me like it may be a reaction with the cleaner, or with an existing polish or wax. The second question is how much oil was applied, and how long you waiting after applying the oil before you wiped off the excess? The Tung''n Teak Oil will polymerize over time (you might notice some amber solids on the side or top of the can), but the remaining liquid should be good. |
| Luc 3/30/2012 10:56:02 PM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: I just bought a used modern/danish teak dining room buffet, table and chairs (early 1980''s). I''ve cleaned everything with Murphy''s oil (another damned smoker''s house!). then starting oiling everything the same evening with Tung''n Teak oil. The buffet now looks amazing but the table and chairs have developed patches of waxy finish. The extension leaf which probably didn''t get the same treatment as the table did not get this waxy finish either. The previous owner mentioned she had used oil so I did not worry too much about using oil on them. I''ve been suggested to use paint thinner and steel wool (0000/finest) letting dry, dry steel wool rub, wipe with a damp cloth and re-apply oil. I''ve got some 1850 stripper and just got some furniture cleaner to try out. Any suggestions? What should I use to clean Teak? Another teak piece I acquired got some type of wax finish, how do I get rid of it? |
| Mark 3/31/2012 7:54:45 AM |
RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Message: Repeat after me, "I will never use Murphy''s Oil Soap on my furniture". Ok, maybe you can, but it must certainly be removed from the surface PRIOR to applying any new finish. Oil soap will usually leave a residue on the surface that prevents finishes from curing properly. At this point, you should try to remove the finish using steel wool dipped in Circa 1850 Furnitue Cleaner. If the Tung''n Teak Oil has cured in spots, you may need to use a stronger solvent, such as Circa 1850 Furniture Stripper, to remove the Tung''n Teak Oil. You will find that Circa 1850 Furniture Cleaner will do the best job of cleaning your furniture, removing wax and polish, and as a pre-cleaner prior to applying any new finish. |
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