How to apply worktop oil
One of the best things about worktop oil is, although it is a professional quality product, you don’t need to be an expert to apply it.
On new wood you can pour the worktop oil straight on to the wood and use a clean lint-free cloth pad (eg t-shirt material) to work it out to a thin even coating using a circular or figure-of-eight pattern, before finishing in the direction of the grain of the wood.
The oil should be left for 20 minutes or so before using a clean cloth pad to even the finish out and remove any excess oil.
If the oil appears to be absorbed more in some areas after the first coat, and the surface looks ‘patchy’, this is because the wood is more absorbant in some areas. Further coats of worktop oil applied as above will even the finish out and leave a lovely even natural low-sheen finish.
Easy to apply. Easy to maintain.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Important. Worktop Oil designed to penetrate and protect. Not for varnished surfaces. Remove wax first. Stained surfaces, check colour faestness. Remove dirst and grease with a clean rag soaked in white spirit.
APPLICATION
Important Will bring out natural beauty, check inconspicuous area first.
Lint free pad.
Liberally at first.
Clean and dry
Wipe off 20 mins after application. Wipe off any oil that exudes after this to avoid glossy areas.
Denib if required between coats.
Denser and more oily woods may need less oil.
Particular attention to vulnerable areas. High use, around sinks and taps, cutouts, endgrain, splash areas
LONG TERM CARE – maintenance after 5 years
Pics of various woods for worktops, before and after.