WebDec 19, 2003 · Yes, you can put poly over tongue oil or boiled linseed oil. It works fine. I usually wait a week or so, but the oil will take months to fully dry (and stop stinking) … WebMar 4, 2024 · Tung oil dries a little bit faster than linseed oil, and sometimes it is modified to cure even more quickly. To apply an oil finish, flood it onto the wood, adding extra to keep the surface wet in areas where the oil is quickly absorbed. After 10 minutes, wipe off everything that has not been absorbed.
Should I use oil or polyurethane to protect new cane chairs?
WebOct 22, 2002 · Sand lightly bewteen dry coats of your finish (es) to smooth the surface and promote good adhesion. 320 grit sandpaper is a good grit to use. I am currently testing some walnut samples using Minwax Special Walnut stain with a polyurethane coating. I am comparing them to a tung oil finish without the urethane. WebNov 10, 2024 · Tung oil is a natural oil extracted from the Chinese Tung tree, while polyurethane is a synthetic finish gotten from several resins, urethane compounds, and … hev altstätten
finishing - Using Tung Oil and Polyurethane on Maple?
WebSep 30, 2024 · Yes, you can put polyurethane over Danish oil. However, it’s important to let the Danish oil dry completely first, or the polyurethane won’t be able to cling to the wood. Danish oil may take up to 24 hours to dry completely. Let’s investigate the characteristics of these two types of wood finishes to better understand how to use them ... WebNov 16, 2024 · The exact type of tung finish aside, if you want protection from water my advice is always to go with varnish instead of oil (even tung oil which is supposedly much more waterproof than BLO and other finishing oils). Varnishes are harder, tougher, provide much greater wear- and water-resistance, and, not a minor point, they work faster ... WebMar 15, 2024 · Yes, you should apply poly over tung oil to ensure terrific durability, visual appeal, and 100% water resistance. Just make sure you apply a clear poly, i.e. a water-based version, so the accentuated wood grain and color shine through. Can you mix polyurethane and tung oil? No, you shouldn’t mix these two finishes. You can apply … hevanisan