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General => The Shed => Topic started by: flossy on March 16, 2009, 08:57:23
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 (http://www.briwax.co.uk/products/briwax.html)
DP
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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Will do , and you too, :)
floss xxx
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The Birwax sounds good - might look at that instead of linseed oil for the frames and doors. Thanks for the info!
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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.
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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
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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!!! :-[
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Sorry susan , just ' posted ' in my usual way, rapid ! and didn't see you ! :-[
How lovely, I can call you my neighbour, wheathampstead is sooo lovely,
enjoy your hols,
Must seek out jersey farm !
floss xxx
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I used to try to do it once a year, but didnt always manage it when the kids were small tho ;D
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woodwax 22 is very good
lbb
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Thank you for your help lbb, woodwax 22 sounds good. :)
Had no idea there were so many products for what I need !
Knew I would find it on here though -- ;D
Thanks again,
floss xxx
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Arn't they all wonderful 1066 , ;D
floss xxx
Aren't they just!
Kea - what a wonderful book to have, I have my mums recipie book, but it doesn't have nearly as many interesting recipies in it !!
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Sorry Baccy Man, I had missed your post ! :-\
Thanks so much for the info -- thats the very stuff, Danish Oil !
floss xxx
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All the doors in our house are danish oiled. put on a generous coat forst, (with a cloth), leave to dry for 24 hrs. then rub down with very fine wire wool, then apply another coat of danish oil. leave this coat to dry for 48 hrs, then you can buff with a soft cloth to a dull sheen, it's fantastic stuff!! ;)
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Sorry read all the way through my Mum's book last night...there are some truly bizarre recipes in it.....one to waterproof stuff sounded really dangerous it had lead in it :o! anyway the one that was missing was her furniture polish recipe...now I'd really like it myself.
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Kea - what a shame, but I bet you enjoyed reading the book :)
And now I can't decide between linseed oil, birwax or danish oil on the doors and frames - too many choices. LOL
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I swear by Tong oil. I looked it up, and the other name is Danish Oil. I have a beech surface around my sink and the Tong oil (maybe twice in 10 years) keeps it protected and looking new even around the sink and all its splashes. Small amount of sanding where there are stains, and it comes up like new.
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This sounds as though it could be it....http://www.makeyourown.net/Furniture_Polish_recipe_2.shtml
It certainly has the right ingredients I thought I was remembering a really odd combination but i have found this on the web.
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That's fantastic Kea, well done you for finding it !
Like the sound of '' twice in 10yrs '' artichoke - sounds like my kind of dusting, :o
Do they sell linseed oil today - boiled already - I wonder [ hope ] ,
Bet your doors look a picture tonybloke, a lot of hard work but worth it,
floss xxx