Thorongil
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Hi guys I had registered on here before but my account was reset so I guess I'm introducing myself again, hello.
A family friend has asked me to make them a sideboard of european oak which is fine, but now I'm having trouble selecting a finish. They are looking for a clear finish with as little gloss as possible. Initially I showed them a sample with a Chestnut finishing oil on and they seemed to like the colour and finish. However, on reflection, this is a big sideboard with many nooks and crannies and I don't think they have the time to continue the maintenance required for an oil finish (once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year and every year thereafter, as I believe it goes 8) ).
I was hoping to call on your collective knowledge to recommend a finish that is low maintenance, non-glossy/'plasticcy' and durable. It may need to withstand sunlight (through the windows).
I had looked at Osmo Polyx oil but I was wondering if it might need the same regular application as other oils.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Shaun
A family friend has asked me to make them a sideboard of european oak which is fine, but now I'm having trouble selecting a finish. They are looking for a clear finish with as little gloss as possible. Initially I showed them a sample with a Chestnut finishing oil on and they seemed to like the colour and finish. However, on reflection, this is a big sideboard with many nooks and crannies and I don't think they have the time to continue the maintenance required for an oil finish (once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year and every year thereafter, as I believe it goes 8) ).
I was hoping to call on your collective knowledge to recommend a finish that is low maintenance, non-glossy/'plasticcy' and durable. It may need to withstand sunlight (through the windows).
I had looked at Osmo Polyx oil but I was wondering if it might need the same regular application as other oils.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Shaun