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| Bob Dec 12, 2004 13:35:56 | Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Dec 12, 2004 13:36:17 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Dec 12, 2004 13:36:40 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Dec 12, 2004 13:36:58 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Dec 12, 2004 13:37:24 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Dec 12, 2004 13:37:42 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Dec 12, 2004 13:38:04 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Is the tung oil pure or are their additives? How effective is it on new hemlock? |
| Mark Dec 12, 2004 13:38:19 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Dec 12, 2004 13:38:45 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Dec 12, 2004 13:39:05 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Dec 12, 2004 13:39:26 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Dec 12, 2004 13:39:46 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak That is correct - you are trying to remove the oil finish that did not cure properly. |
| Lucia Malon Nov 15, 2009 13:39:21 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Nov 16, 2009 07:34:04 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Nov 16, 2009 20:09:10 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Nov 17, 2009 06:10:46 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Jun 17, 2010 18:42:26 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Jun 18, 2010 05:23:26 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Mar 29, 2012 21:28:08 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Mar 30, 2012 04:40:05 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Mar 30, 2012 22:56:02 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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 Mar 31, 2012 07:54:45 | RE: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak 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. |
| WBE Apr 22, 2016 10:15:46 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung 'nTeak I have just applied a coat of Circa 1850 Tung'NTeak oil on my teak table after cleaning. Is it normal that the Tung'nTeak oil is a beige color and looks like it is a bit waxy or has the product past its shelf life? |
| Mark Apr 22, 2016 10:24:15 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Are you possibly referring to Circa 1850 Marine Grade Tung'n Teak Oil? |
| WBE Apr 22, 2016 10:29:18 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Yes, that is correct. Does that work for my outdoor teak table as well? |
| Mark Apr 22, 2016 10:38:36 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Yes - just wanted to make sure we were both on the same page as the Circa 1850 Tung'n Teak Oil is a pale yellow. The beige colour is normal for this product, as it contains UV inhibitors and anti-fungals. It is very important to apply the product and wipe off the excess. If it is applied too thickly, or not wiped down, you can end up with streaks and white spots. The best way is to apply the oil with a rag and wipe the surface so that only a thin coat remains. Allow 24 hours and apply additional coats in the same manner. |
| WBE Apr 22, 2016 10:43:26 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Yes, I now see it was the Marine version of Tung'NTeak product. Will that still be okay for my outdoor teak table. |
| WBE Apr 22, 2016 10:45:14 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Great, thanks Mark. |
| Mark Apr 22, 2016 10:46:22 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Yes, you can use the Circa 1850 Marine Grade Tung'n Teak Oil on your outdoor furniture. |
| Leah Hachey May 15, 2016 15:58:00 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak I have stripped and applied Tung n'Teak to some end tables. I loved the results. I have an unfinished oak stair case. I want to use the Tung n' Teak on the rails and hand rail. There has been a lot of dry wall dust flying around. Is it appropriate to use the Tung n' Teak on this project? What should I use to clean the railings? Should I put a polyurethane on after the oil to further protect the hand rails? Thank you, Leah |
| Mark May 15, 2016 17:32:50 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak If the railings are brand new and clean (aside from drywall dust), give them a light sanding with 200 grit sandpaper to endure a smooth surface, and vacuum up the sanding dust. Apply the Tung'n Teak Oil with a rag. You can certainly apply a polyurethane or other varnish over the oil for added protection. |
| eric uitto Oct 14, 2016 19:59:26 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak should I use tung and teak oil on mahogany sauna doors? the veneer on the doors is very thin,about one thirty second of an inch! would there be a health concern in using this product in a sauna? |
| Mark Oct 15, 2016 09:38:07 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Yes, Circa 1859 Tung'n Teak Oil would be the ideal product for your mahogany sauna doors. Apply a thin coat with a dampened rag. Allow the oil to cure over 24 hours. Buff lightly with fine sandpaper, steel wool or finishing pad. Remove the sanding dust with a dampened cloth. Allow to dry and apply a second coat thinly as above. Allow to cure. You may have an oil odour for a few days, but this will dissipate once the oil is completely cured. There are no health risks in using an oil finish on your sauna doors, and the oil will keep the wood looking beautiful. |
| andrew patten Feb 25, 2017 22:39:53 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Finishing a burled oak knife scale. no matter how many thin coats I apply it dries matte. Except for the one time where it was perfectly shiny, but it dried with a bit of dust. I sanded it lightly with 320 and 400 to remove the specks. Each subsequent coat has been matte. I am reading these comments and seeing that too many coats can possibly cause cloudiness. There seems to be a magic sweet spot, loot few coats it's matte, too many coats it's matte. I am learning a lot. Should I strip it and start again if I want something with a bit of sheen to it? |
| Mark Feb 27, 2017 07:00:34 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Circa 1850 Tung'n Teak Oil is a true oil finish - containing ready to use mixture of drying oils with no varnish. Drying oils should always be applied thinly as the oil dries from the outside in by reaction with oxygen. The first coat can start with a heavy application, as long as the excess is wiped off before it starts to cure. In order to avoid any issue, it might be best to apply only thin coats by dampening a clean cloth and wiping the surface. Subsequent thin coats can be applied, but it is very important that the previous coat has had adequate time to cure. Under ideal conditions, 8 hours is enough time for curing. To be on the safe side, 24 hours is recommended. It the temperature is below 20C (68F), the relative humidity is high, or there is poor air circulation, it may take several days to cure. Cloudiness occurs when the oil is applied too thick, or subsequent coats are applied too quickly without proper curing. The only way to fix a cloudy finish is to completely remove it. If applied in thin coats with adequate cure time, the finish will be a soft sheen that is between satin and semi-gloss. You can eventually build to a shinier finish by applied many thin coats, similar to a french polish. |
| Kerry MacDonald Apr 23, 2017 13:46:39 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak I accidentaly spilled Circa 1850 Tung 'n Teak oil on our new laminate countertop. I have tried many products (lighter fluid, acetone, metal hydrate, paint thinner) but nothing has even come close to removing it. Please advise as to what will remove it without damaging our countertop. Thank you |
| Mark Apr 23, 2017 13:52:45 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Always test the surface first. Circa 1850 Furniture Stripper will remove the cured oil. |
| Kevin kingdon Dec 03, 2019 14:35:50 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Is this oil foodsafe and good for cutting boards |
| Mark Dec 03, 2019 15:48:29 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Terra Nova NaturOil is the best product to use for cutting boards since it cannot form a film. Circa 1850 Tung'n Teak Oil is food safe, but would be better for wood bowls or utensils. |
| Gord Denley Apr 21, 2020 15:18:51 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung’n teak oil I am trying to give my teak table top a coat of the oil and most of the table comes up dull, but there are a couple of shiny spots. I do nit remember the top being so dull prior to putting this coat of oil on. Should the surface be dull, if so why the shiny spots? Thanks for answering my question. Gord |
| Mark Apr 21, 2020 15:24:31 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak How did you prepare the surface prior to applying the oil? What finish was used in the past? Any waxes or polishes? How are you applying the oil? |
| Pam Mason Aug 03, 2020 10:43:38 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Hi there, does it really require 24 hours between coats or can we reapply sooner? Thanks. |
| Mark Aug 03, 2020 12:08:11 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Drying oils, such as Circa 1850 Tung'n Teak Oil, should always be applied thinly, and allowed to cure thoroughly between coats. |
| Rhondda Sep 10, 2020 17:23:00 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak I am about to embark on finishing a mantle and hearth, both are new wood, sanded as smooth as a baby's bum. Tung oil has been suggested to me. I am wondering if I should use Tung n Teak or just Tung? What is the difference? Also, will they give the wood a bit of colour or should I apply a stain first? |
| Mark Sep 11, 2020 12:35:20 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak You can view the final colour by wetting the wood with a liquid, such as paint thinner or turpentine. It will not raise the wood grain. For a mantle and hearth, you can use the Circa 1850 Tung Oil. The Tung'n Teak Oil would give a better finish on exotic woods and higher use furniture. |
| Greg Apr 14, 2021 22:53:09 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Hi: I have applied 2 coats (so far) of Tung and Teak to a teak tabletop that I am refinishing. I have stripped and sanded it bare. It is a dining room table. I'm now wondering if I should have used a finish with more protection / varnish. Is there a more protective product that I can apply over the Tung and Teak oil? |
| Mark Apr 15, 2021 12:16:01 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak For more protection, you can apply a coat or two of Circa 1850 Antique Danish Oil in the same manner as the Tung'n Teak Oil. For the most protection, you can apply a coat or two of Circa 1850 Antique Paste Varnish (with a cloth) or Circa 1850 Bowling Alley Polyurethane (with a brush). |
| Jean May 17, 2021 14:58:17 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Est-ce que je peux appliquer ce produit sur une table en teck en plein soleil, ou est-ce que je dois l'appliquer à l'ombre? Est-ce que la température de la surface a une influence sur le fini et les performances du produit? Merci! |
| Mark May 18, 2021 07:40:20 | Re: Circa 1850 Tung n' Teak Ne pas travailler en plein soleil ou dans le vent. C'est mieux d'appliquer quand la température est 20C ou plus. |