Help please -- Pine furniture ....

[flossy]

 
  Have a lot of pine furniture that looks very dry and in need of  ' feeding ',

  The products that I have looked at  are either likely to produce a shine, or darken the wood

  considerably -  just want to nourish it really.

  Have a 100 + pine washstand that I don't think I can 'restore ' this way but havenoticed some

  shrinking of the wood.

  Any advice would be appreciated,

  floss xxx

 

[1066]

flossy I use danish oil on work surfaces (kitchen) and it doesn't seem to darken it too much, it does a bit but I guess that's part of the "feeding" of the wood itself. For things like chopping boards I use veg or olive oil. And for the doors and frames I'm thinking of using linseed, but I don't know yet if that darkens it too much
hope this helps

[flossy]

  Thanks so much 1066,

  Both your suggestions sound more natural for wood like pine,  and I suppose it will darken it

  a bit.    Is danish oil what I ask for or does it have a brand name, and where do you get

  yours from please.

  Thankyou,     

  floss xxx

[1066]

Flossy
I can't remember where i got the danish oil originally - and it is the name you use to ask for. I just looked on Screwfix and they have a 500ml tin for £6.84, its a Ronseal thing. Not usre if that's the best price tho, and you only need to use a little with a dry cloth and work it into the surface till its all absorbed and it doesn't really shine back at you if you know what I mean. As I said it has darkended the wood a bit but not too much. I know the veg and olive oils don't do that tho. Is there any way you can do tests on the undersiade or back of things 1st? Would hate the thought of something not being quite right!!!

1066

[flossy]

  You're right 1066, will do a test underneath first !

  Thanks again  for all your help, can't waite to have a go now !   

  floss xxx

[Baccy Man]

Toolstation only charge £3.45 for 500ml of danish oil.
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Painting+Decorating/Wood+Care/Danish+Oil+500ml/d150/sd3151/p13155

[Doris_Pinks]

Flossy, I have always used Briwax on mine.

Comes in clear so no darkening of the wood!

http://www.briwax.co.uk/products/briwax.html

DP

[flossy]

  Thank you Doris - pinks, feel a lot more confidant now  with all the advice,

  think this job has been put off for too long   ---  mmmm  garden, allotment etc'   

  Many thanks again,   

  floss xxx

 

   

[Tulipa]

Flossy, another vote for Briwax.

We have quite a bit of pine furniture and the three places we have bought it from have all used Briwax.  OH has also made shelves and we have used it on them too, as well as all our pine doors.  I use the clear to feed the wood and also the creamed beeswax occasionally for polishing.

I saw your post earlier but couldn't remember the name, thanks Doris.  I was going to go and have a look later, you saved me a rummage.

Hope that helps.

T.

 ps I am pretty certain I bought it in Homebase and just checked and even Wilkos are on the list of stockits!

[flossy]

  Thats great Tulipa,  thank you for your help,

  Looking forward to getting the job done  ......   when the sun goes in though eh         

  floss xxx

 

 

[Tulipa]

Yes, definitely a job for a rainy day - notice the "occasionally" in my post.

The sunshine today is lovely and I am off out there now.

Have a good day.

T.

[flossy]

   Will do , and you too,     

   floss xxx

[1066]

The Birwax sounds good - might look at that instead of linseed oil for the frames and doors. Thanks for the info!

[Kea]

My Mother used to make her own mix...used to smell great it had linseed oil in it but I can't remember what else and it wasn't greasy. i have a funny idea it had turps in it I wish I'd asked her for the recipe but someone else might know it.

[flossy]

   That's really interesting Kea, because I remember years ago that turps was

   used as a cleaning agent for all sorts of things  --  perhaps it's a solvent that

   releases ' dirt ' ?  and the linseed gave the 'nourishment ' for the wood ,?

   Arn't they all wonderful 1066 ,       

   floss xxx

[Kea]

I'll have a look thru her hand written recipe book it might be in there. How to cure a sheepskin is in there and how to make a substitute colostrum mix for lambs! She was a Farmer's wife! I think there was a third ingredient.

If you are really lucky I remember to get back to you!!!

[flossy]

   Oh Kea,   wish I had known your Mum,  don't ever loose that book   --  it's priceless !

    Have a rest --  take your time  --  I can wait,     

    floss xxx

[susan1]

I dont have pine furniture now but used have a pine table a few years ago, and the best thing I always found was to use unperfumed bees wax blocks, it did seem to appear quite waxy for a few days, but was soon drawn in to wood depending on the room temp.

[susan1]

Hope you dont mind flossy just noticed your sig and looked up your profile ha ha I live in wheathampstead and work in the PO in jersey farm (on hols this week tho)
Susan

[flossy]

  Thanks susan 1,   love the thought of bees wax - so natural and a homely smell,

  This last winter ,  would have tried my furniture severely - what with the central heating an' all.

   Just might get into the Hertford countryside and see whats on offer,

   How often did you  wax your table,  was it a yearly thing , or twice yearly ?

   Appreciate your help,

   floss xxx