A Guide to Danish Oil
If you have a solid wood worktop, it is important to maintain it properly. We recommend oiling worktops as this provides a layer of protection that will make the surfaces water resistant whilst maintaining a natural look – Danish oil is particularly good for this. Danish oil is a mixture of tung oil and other vegetable oils that can be used to treat wood and keep it looking great for longer. In fact, it is so effective at treating wooden worktops that we have introduced our own special blend -Worktop Express Danish oil for worktops. In this guide, we explain the benefits of this oil and how to apply it.
About Worktop Express Danish Worktop Oil
Danish oil by Worktop Express is available in three sizes – 1L, 2.5L and 5L. It can be used to maintain your worktop’s heat and water resistance whilst delivering a smooth and soft-sheen finish. Aside from this, oiling your worktop will prevent the wood from bowing or warping. Unlike lacquering, which adds a shine, oiling enhances the natural grain pattern of the timber.
How to Apply Danish Oil
The process of oiling a wooden worktop is the same, regardless of the type of timber. Simply follow these steps.
- Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt and dust from the surface of the worktop.
- Once clean, apply Worktop Express Danish oil to the top, edges end and end grain.
- Wipe with a lint free cloth.
- Leave to dry for six to eight hours before applying another coat if necessary.
We recommend applying 1L of oil per 3m of worktop.
Why Use Worktop Express Own Brand Oil?
Natural oils, like linseed or olive oil, accentuate the colour of the timber but remain wet for a long time. Danish oil, on the other hand, dries much quicker whilst still providing a beautiful finish. There are a number of brands available – including Rustin’s Danish oil – so why choose our blend? Our oil still provides the same excellent results as Rustin’s but is more cost effective.
This is all the information you need about Danish Oil by Worktop Express. If you have any specific questions about maintaining your worktops, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Reading the information about oiling a worktop, it says you have a pre-oiling service, but I cannot find that link on your website. Can you pleas advise or send me a link?
Thanks
Brian Grant
Hello Brian,
You can read more about our pre-oiling service here: https://www.worktop-express.co.uk/gbu0-display/worktop_cutting_service.html#pre-oiling
Kind regards,
Stephanie @ Worktop Express
Can you use Worktop Express Danish Oil on your pre-oiled Prime Oak Worktops?
Thank you
Hello Pauline,
Our own Danish oil blend is suitable for use on our pre-oiled worktops – please let us know if you have any further questions or queries before making your purchase.
Kind regards,
Stephanie @ Worktop Express
Hi We moved into a house with an existing treated wood kitchen top which is quite sticky/tacky. Would you recommend we lightly sand down the surface before applying the danish oil ?
Hello Paul,
Thank you for getting in contact. We recommend before oiling any wooden worktop to sand down the entire surface to ensure the wood fully absorbs the oil and the surface is level. It is important to build up a few layers of oil as this will create a protective layer on your worktop.
If you would like more information on how to oil a wooden worktop, please follow our specialist guide for assistance: https://www.worktop-express.co.uk/information_guides/oiling-worktops-a-worktop-express-nutshell-guide/
If you require any additional support, please do not hesitate to get in contact. We hope you enjoy your wooden worktop!
Kind regards,
Ellie @ Worktop Express
What does “if necessary” mean. How are we supposed to know if a second coat or more is “necessary”?
Hi David,
If after coating your worktops with oil it appears thin or inconsistent, then more oiling may be required. We recommend applying 1L of oil per 3m of worktop. Some timbers are naturally more absorbent than others.
Many thanks,
Adam @ Worktop Express