For more than 50 years we have been driven by our passion for creating the best and most sustainable solutions in treatment, maintenance, and protection of wood. Pure linseed oil can penetrate the timber worktop better than any other natural oil hence it is quite suitable in the treatment of hardwood worktops. Although it is excellent in penetrating the pores, the process can take some time. After it has penetrated, the rub-in oils will naturally dry and seal the worktop pores to form a very even and perfect surface. These oils provide the base for many popular worktop oils, but with the addition of extra salts and added chemicals to help the curing process. The infamous Danish Oil is one of them. There are a wide variety of oils out there that are recommended for treating wooden worktops, however each one has its own application instructions, its own advantages and disadvantages. So, the question remains, how do we choose the right wood worktop oil?

Is your oak worktop solid oak or veneered? Is it bare wood or does it have an existing finish? From what you are saying it sounds like it is bare wood or that the original finish has worn off.

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How much oil to apply comes down to the type of oil used. It’s true to say that using a traditional oil such as ‘Danish oil’ would require more coats and on a more regular basis. Hard Wax Oils like those supplied by Manns, Osmo, Holzol and Woca are made from a blend of oils, waxes and resins. The benefit of these is that they offer exceptional durability, are very easy to apply and maintain, require minimal maintenance and in most cases require just 2 thin coats. Schuur oude en eerder behandelde oppervlakken met schuurpapier korrel 180. Het oppervlak grondig stofzuigen.

If your wooden worktop is marked or lightly scratched a fresh coat of oil will make these micro scratches disappear. Facilitates bacteria growth due to the humidity, it is vital to do a routine clean up at this point. Here are is a comprehensive comparison of all solid wood worktop oils often recommended for treatment of timber products: 1. Olive Oil – the most ancient method!If the wood is naturally a darker tone then the Natural 3068 is not ideal, a milky effect could occur, instead you could look at the Clear Satin or Matt options. These will darken the wood slightly and highlight the grain, and you have the advantage of being able to use the Osmo Wood Protector underneath, around the sink area to give an even better level of protection against moisture ingress. With a pure cultivated passion for wood and a profound respect for natures resources we are driven by developing products, that strengthen, nurtures and protect wood against environmental impacts. Applying a top oil to a kitchen worktop will enhance the natural colour, grain and character of the timber. If you’re installing a new or renovating an old worktop by sanding, wipe over a small section with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth or sponge to get a good indication of how the worktop will look when oiled. See our full range of