Oak work top, Danish Oil or Hard Wax Oil?

[Huntsman]

We've just had oak work tops fitted, the company we got them from sent a tin of Danish Oil and reccomended 6 coats.

A chap I know thats got oak said he had better results with Hard Wax Oil.

Any thoughts?

Oops, meant to put this in Homes etc...could a mod do the decent thing and move it across for me. ta muchly.

Edited by Huntsman on Friday 27th November 20:26

[Huntsman]

Anybody?

[Simpo Two]

Can't advise - I used Polyx Oil (synthetic) - it recommended two coats, I gave mine three thin ones with a rag but cooking oil and red wine can still leave marks if left too long - so don't take any shortcuts.

[Kermit power]

I used Danish Oil on ours. 4 months on, they are still absolutely spotless.

[AcidReflux]

Kermit power said:

I used Danish Oil on ours. 4 months on, they are still absolutely spotless.

Same here on walnut tops from withknobson.com
I expected I'd have to re-do the tops within a couple of months of fitting, but seven months on, they still look perfect.

Mind you, I did follow the instructions religiously: three coats on top and bottom and six coats on all edges. Sloshed on then wiped off and left to dry for 24 hours per coat. Light sanding between coats.

[Steamer]

Yep - another vote for Danish here too, 4 years on and my worktop looks as good as new.

Works a treat and smells nice too (although thats probably subjective!).

I gave mine 2 or 3 coats when new, then give it another good coat every six months.

Edited by Steamer on Saturday 28th November 18:37

[LJTS]

Danish Oil!

Just make sure you put on a minimum of 4 coats on any area that will come in contact with water

[zcacogp]

Danish.

And re-apply every month for the first year, and couple of months thereafter. Yes, this sounds like a right faff, but it's not bad and you do get some really good protection (and colour) build-up in the wood.


Oli.

[G20RG B]

Danish oil here also.

[andy43]

Used danish oil on beech - works well but make sure you don't apply too thickly - wipe off all the excess - or you'll get a glossy shine on the wood that you'll have to rub down again. And around the sink faded and went black within 3 or 4 years - you need to really keep on top of the re-oiling.