When choosing wood oil<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>, it is difficult to know what is best and what is the most suitable for your project. Below we have the ultimate guide to the different wood oils and what will be the best option for your wood.<\/p>\n Wood oil treatment creates a finish on wood and can come in a variety of colours. It can be used for interior and exterior use to create a lovely shine and enhance the natural grain of the wood. Wood oil works by soaking deep into the timber to create a barrier and sealant that offers protection.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n To choose the correct wood oil finish, this will depend on several factors so we have split this into several easy sections for you to follow as you will need different treatments for different projects. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\n<\/ul>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wood oil is often used on floors to protect from everyday wear and tear. It can create a barrier against moisture, making it water resistant and come in various colours to cover a wide range of different timbers.<\/p>\n We offer two main brands that offer a superb range of floor oils. The first is Osmo<\/span> <\/a><\/strong><\/em>as they offer a unique, Polyx Oil in various tints<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>. This is a fantastic hard wax oil stain that creates amazing results.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n The second, is Fiddes Hard Wax Oil<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>. This is made from natural ingredients and is used to maintain the natural colour of the wood floor but they also offer a selection of colours to create a decorative finish.<\/p>\n Both of these finishes offer an excellent durability and a high resistance to protect flooring. They help to create a water resistant layer that will protect against liquid spills and this finish will not crack, peel, blister or flake with use.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n What is the best exterior Oil for Oak, Softwood or Hard Exotic woods? There is a simple you method can follow to choose the correct finish \u2013<\/p>\n
\n<\/ul>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For garden furniture, such as outdoor benches, tables, chairs and wooden deckchairs, garden furniture oil can be used to protect against the elements. This will work for both softwoods along with hardwoods, but best to follow the guide above.<\/p>\n Liberon<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/em>offer a Garden Furniture Oil<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/em>that is a good all round product as it not only seals and protects the wood but also feeds and nourishes the timber. It also comes with the added benefit of UV protection that helps to reduce fading from sunlight.<\/p>\n Osmo<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a> offers an amazing product called UV-Protection<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>. This is a clear, satin oil that will help to stop swelling and shrinkage of your wood as it treats the timber with a micro-porous solution. Applying two coats to untreated outdoor furniture provides a significant barrier of protection against weathering and everyday use. This can also be used on other outdoor areas such as garden sheds, summer houses, doors and window frames.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For decking we would highly recommend Osmo decking Oil<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em> as this offers a long lasting protection for wood decking. Most decking comes ready tanalised but this is not enough for heavy weathering. Decking oils will usually offer further weatherproofing and will enhance the finish. It will help to stop the wood from warping and offer some dirt resistance. It is also easy to maintain as only one coat is usually required every 12 months to further protect and enhance.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n What is the best Furniture wood oil? There is a simple method you can follow below \u2013<\/p>\n
\n<\/ul>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Probably the best \u2018all rounder\u2019 is Liberon Finishing Oil<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/em>as it is used on most interior furniture to create a natural finish and sheen. It produces a hard-wearing water resistant finish and you can create either a matt, satin or gloss finish depending on how many of coats of oil are applied.<\/p>\n Pure Tung Oil<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a> is a quality natural, non-toxic oil for wood surfaces. It offers a resistant barrier to water, alcohol and food acids so is ideal for surfaces used in food preparation. It\u2019s perfect on solid Oak dining table tops along with kitchen worktops.<\/p>\n Teak Oil <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a>is made from a mixture of Tung and Linseed oil<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>, so this is ideal for exotic oily woods like Rosewood, Iroko<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>, rosewood or Teak. Some come with UV filters so will protect from fading if your furniture is near any windows.<\/p>\n Danish Oil<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a> is probably the most well known and used when it comes to oiling furniture. Danish oil works best on bare unfinished woods as it has a fast drying formula and offers a high quality superior finish.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n Worktops do get a lot of wear over time, being used for food and drinks, so it is essential you protect them. Work top oils offer protection against bacteria and also feed and nourish the timber. They help to prevent the worktop from drying out and splitting and most are clear so bring out the natural beauty of the wood. Once they dry, the finish is safe for humans, animals and plants so this is perfect when working around food. The two main brads that offer are Osmo top oil<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em> and Rustins worktop oil<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/em> Osmo top oil is the best quality but you do pay a premium for this. In my opinion for a work top you do want to get the best possible finish as they do get a lot of wear over time.<\/p>\n
\n<\/ul>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Most wood oils<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em> are made from natural ingredients so is more environmentally friendly than other wood finishes. Oil is one of the simplest ways to treat wood as it is so easy to apply and maintain. It also provides long term protection for your wood that is water resistant so it ideal to protect against food and water spillages. They can also be used as a sealant before applying wax finishes<\/a>. Oils will cover most woods \u2013<\/p>\n
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