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. Rustins Danish Oil is a special blend based on Tung Oil combined with a selection of other vegetable oils and resins to create a natural oil with suitable durability that can be used to treat wood keeping it looking great for longer. In this guide, we explain the benefits of this oil and how to apply it.
About Rustins Danish 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 Rustins 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 Rustins Danish 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.
With an easy-to-use wipe-on finish and suitable for all types of wood, Rustins Danish Oil will bring out the beauty of our entire range of timber worktops and provide a natural, open-grained, low-lustre finish.
This is all the information you need about Danish Oil. If you have any specific questions about maintaining your worktops, please do not hesitate to contact us.