Tung Oil
Tung Oil is an excellent interior and exterior wood finish for bare wood, counter tops, flooring or Milk Painted pieces.
Our oil is unpolymerized and a natural drying oil, providing a tough, flexible and highly water-resistant coating. Perfect for furniture, counter tops, interior and exterior wood surfaces. This oil provides a soft lustre with a finish that is unrivalled by many other oils.
The oil saturates the wood, seals it from moisture from within. You will never have chipping, flaking or peeling! At least 2 coats are recommended, however the more coats, the more protection. You will want to re-coat every few years as the wood starts to look dull and dry. Re-coating is simple and easy, as you will not have to sand, or removing any peeling/flaking paint, just add oil, like a conditioner
Tung oil can be used on all raw and properly prepped wooded surfaces, it is also a great finished to use over the top of Milk Paint as the Milk Paint is porous it absorbs into the paint binding with it to provide a water-resistant natural tactile finish. It is also recommended for outdoor projects as it has slightly more water resistance than Hemp Oil.
Thinning the oil with odourless solvent helps it penetrate the surface and speeds up the dry time. Subsequent coats can be full strength but must be wiped down after 15 minutes. Always allow ample drying time (48 hours+). Using it without the solvent the dry time is longer. If a solvent has been used to cut the Tung Oil it is no longer a food-safe finish.
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| Application Tool | Brush, lint free rag, applicator pad |
| Location | Interior/Exterior |
| Re-coat Time | Immediately if needed |
| Top Coat | No additional top coat is required |
| Clean Up | Odourless Solvent |
| Finish/Sheen | Matte to high sheen. Each additional layer and buffing increases the sheen. |
| Recommended Uses | Reclaimed wood, bare wood, table tops, floors, most any surface, painted finish or Milk Painted pieces. |
| Can Be Applied To | Use as a stain over raw or well-sanded wood; apply over painted surface for added sheen, glaze effect, or added protection; seal milk paint or other porous paint. |
| Can Be Painted Over | Once dried if over bare wood and only 1 coat applied, 10 days after for multiple coats applied . Test to ensure prior to tackling a full project. |
| How to Prep | Apply over any surface or top coat for desired effect except wax. |
| Cure Time | 10 Days |
| Maintenance/ Cleaning | Light cleaners, as they will strip away the natural oil. |
