Author Topic: Help please -- Pine furniture .... (Read 11412 times)

flossy · « **on:** March 16, 2009, 08:57:23 »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:40:33 »

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 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:46:30 »

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, :D

floss xxx

1066 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:08:36 »

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 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:17:20 »

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 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:28:53 »

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 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:37:30 »

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 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:44:09 »

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 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:47:17 »

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 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:57:47 »

Thats great Tulipa, thank you for your help,

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

floss xxx

Tulipa · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:59:49 »

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 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2009, 11:02:20 »

Will do , and you too, :)

floss xxx

1066 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2009, 16:53:24 »

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

Kea · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2009, 17:40:25 »

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 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2009, 18:12:49 »

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 , ;D

floss xxx

Kea · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2009, 18:43:24 »

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 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2009, 18:49:01 »

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 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2009, 19:08:27 »

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 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2009, 19:13:31 »

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 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2009, 19:18:02 »

  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

News:

Author Topic: Help please -- Pine furniture .... (Read 11412 times)