alex200274
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Hello, we have some solid oak worktops in our kitchen. We had them installed about 3 years ago and upon installation I oiled them with an oil that came from Howden’s kitchen (was branded and didn’t say what type of oil it was). At the time the oil from Howden’s left a very nice silky finish to the tops.
About a year later I had to re-oil the tops and there were a few scratches, so I sanded them down and this time used Ruskin’s Danish Oil. All was well, but last year I sanded the tops down again prior to oiling and I noticed the last time the oil absorption was near to none.
I’m wondering if I have sanded the tops down maybe a few times to many and perhaps the grain has sealed up to prevent any oil from being absorbed?
- sanded them down with 120 Grit.
- When applying oil each coat takes approximately 3-4 days to dry, where as previously the worktops would soak up the oil in less than a day and would dry with a sheen.
-Oil that I have used – Ruskin’s Danish Oil, Tung Oil
- The tops are no longer silky or has any sheen (they look very dry in appearance)
- Stains are obvious and water marks seem to appear to easily.
- I last used Tung Oil but I know this oil takes longer to dry but my assumption is the surface due to the sanding perhaps has formed a barrier to any absorption.
Questions:
- How can I rectify the surface to allow the oil to penetrate the wood? Do I have to sand against the grain to open up the pours?
- Does oak change with age and becomes less absorbent when oiling?
- Is there any other form of surface protection if I have damaged the surface due to perhaps over sanding (I’m looking at trying to get another 3 years life out them).
- Any advice on opening up the pours to allow oil absorption?
Many Thanks
About a year later I had to re-oil the tops and there were a few scratches, so I sanded them down and this time used Ruskin’s Danish Oil. All was well, but last year I sanded the tops down again prior to oiling and I noticed the last time the oil absorption was near to none.
I’m wondering if I have sanded the tops down maybe a few times to many and perhaps the grain has sealed up to prevent any oil from being absorbed?
- sanded them down with 120 Grit.
- When applying oil each coat takes approximately 3-4 days to dry, where as previously the worktops would soak up the oil in less than a day and would dry with a sheen.
-Oil that I have used – Ruskin’s Danish Oil, Tung Oil
- The tops are no longer silky or has any sheen (they look very dry in appearance)
- Stains are obvious and water marks seem to appear to easily.
- I last used Tung Oil but I know this oil takes longer to dry but my assumption is the surface due to the sanding perhaps has formed a barrier to any absorption.
Questions:
- How can I rectify the surface to allow the oil to penetrate the wood? Do I have to sand against the grain to open up the pours?
- Does oak change with age and becomes less absorbent when oiling?
- Is there any other form of surface protection if I have damaged the surface due to perhaps over sanding (I’m looking at trying to get another 3 years life out them).
- Any advice on opening up the pours to allow oil absorption?
Many Thanks
