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Our Danish Oil has been formulated to seal and finish any wooden surface as well as re-oiling wood for maintenance. A time tested and proven blend of natural oils and resins, it penetrates deep into all interior and exterior wood and dries to provide a hard, durable, and highly attractive satin finish.
The natural finish provided with the application of Danish Oil provides water resistance to all woods (including bare wood), helping to reduce staining and make the wood easier to clean and maintain. This protects and enhances the natural beauty of your wood and does not leave a surface film that can chip or scratch with use. Incredibly versatile, our Danish Oil may also be used as a primer before painting or varnishing.
Compliant with Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations, Danish Oil is also ideal for the treatment of worktops and utensils used in the kitchen and dining areas, where contact with food, spills and exposure to water and other liquids are a frequent hazard to unprotected surfaces.
Danish Oil Features
Drying Time: 4-6 hours
Coverage: 215 sq ft per liter
Coats: 3 coats to bare wood
Re-coat time: Once previous has dried
Maintenance: Once a year, or when showing signs of 'drying'
Application: Apply with a Foam Brush or Lint Free Cloth
Danish Oil is Suitable For
Danish Oil can be used on all types of wood (oak, pine, beech, walnut etc) and on wood used in any environment.
- Interior & exterior wood
- Hardwoods and softwoods
- Kitchen worktops & utensils
- Furniture
- Doors and windows
- Hardwood floors
- Toys
- Turned wood
- Untreated timber and bare wood
Coverage and Shelf Life
- 17oz (500ml) will cover roughly 132 sq ft
- Store between 50°F and 86°F.
Instructions
Danish Oil for maintenance of wood
For maintenance of new or used items, simply re-oiling once a year is sufficient for year-round protection. Further coats can be applied to high use areas, if required. The instructions below under the heading 'how to apply Danish Oil' explain fully how to use the oil.
Once applied, Danish Wood Oil will help the wood repel liquid stains and spills as well as protecting the wood from wear & tear. This makes Danish Oil ideal for wood maintenance.
Danish Oil for restoration of wood
When restoring old items of wood, it is important that you remove all previous oils, waxes or finishes before applying the Oil. If the surface feels rough, it should be sanded smooth first, for best results.
Once you have prepared the wood ready for the oil, the Danish Wood Oil will penetrate the wood's surface, enhancing the natural beauty of the wood and bringing out the grain. The transformation of wood using Danish Oil can be quite dramatic, producing a lovely satin finish. See the instructions below for how to apply Danish Oil.
How to apply Danish Oil to wood
Step 1
Ensure the surface is clean and dry before application, and any old oils or waxes have been removed, if restoring an item. Use our Wood Cleaner to clean the wood if needed. The Wood Cleaner will remove dirt, grease and any build-up of old waxes or polishes on the wood's surface. If the wood has been treated with an oil, varnish or paint, you'll need to strip this off, or sand it off with sandpaper prior to applying the Danish Wood Oil.
Step 2
Shake the Danish Oil well before use. If you are unsure of the finish, test it on spare wood, or an unseen area first. This will give you an indication of what the Danish Oil finish will be like after use.
Step 3
Apply the Danish Oil liberally to a Foam Brush then wipe onto the surface following the direction of the grain. Leave to penetrate for two to three minutes and wipe away any excess oil with a Lint Free Cloth.
Step 4
Leave the oil to dry for four to six hours. Two more coats of Danish Oil should be applied after the first, leaving the full four to six hours drying time between each coat to ensure the previous application has completely dried before applying the next.
Step 5
Always make sure to wipe off the excess oil before leaving the wood to dry. This will help you achieve a much more attractive Danish Oil finish to the wood.
Step 6
For the finest of finishes, use one of our Finishing Pads between coats of oil to create a super smooth finish. Once the last coat of Danish Oil has dried you can use the wood as normal. If you’d like a polished look to the wood, use our Beeswax Polish at this stage.
FAQs
Yes, it is a great oil for oiling oak. Not only will the Danish Oil protect oak, but it really brings out the grain, enhancing the natural look and feel of all items made from oak.
Yes, Danish Oil is great for use on pine. As pine is a softwood it marks easier than hardwoods; using Danish Oil on pine will protect the surface of the pine and help stop it from marking as easily. Like when it is applied to all woods, Danish Oil will enhance the natural look and feel of pine.
Yes, our Danish Oil is food safe. It is compliant with the Materials and Articles In Contact with Food Regulations. Once the oil has fully dried it is completely safe for food to be in contact with it.
Yes, Danish Oil is great for worktops and will protect them from stains and spills.
No, although it will slightly darken the wood, it has no color properties in it. The darkening effect will vary depending on how absorbent the wood is. If you want to stain wood, use our Wood Stain.
Yes, Danish Oil provides great resistance to water and staining, which is what makes it our recommended oil for applying to kitchen worktops, especially around the sink.
Yes, once dry, the Danish Oil is completely safe and compliant with Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations.
It takes between 4 and 6 hours to dry.
Once the Danish Oil has dried, rub it down gently with a Finishing Pad. This will remove any 'nibs' and imperfections in the finish creating a lovely smooth feel. Do this between each coat of oil you apply and again after the last.
No, there is no need to apply any other finish over the top. However, you can apply Beeswax Polish if you want to get a deep shine on the wood.
Your cloth/ applicator used for oiling may spontaneously combust. It should be cleaned in warm soapy water to remove any excess oil and placed in an outside bin.
Yes, this is simply just another name for Danish Oil.
