Non-tinted oil finish for wood?

Puggie · 31st January 2006, 09:23 PM

I have previously finished cabinets by sanding to about 600grit and applying danish oil, this can look stunning but it gives a light amber tint to the wood which darkens over time, is there an oil that doesn't age as severely and doesn't give the wood an amber tint. I have some Beech that once sanded is a very good match for the current furnature, I don't want to oil it and find it goes darker. Is there another finish available which gives a satin like finish which is resistant to liquid and occasional knocks.

cowanrg · 31st January 2006, 09:43 PM

could you do a lacquer? just a clear, semi-gloss of flat brush-on lacquer? it wont change the look of the wood really, it just gives it a wet look, like the danish oil does. and it shouldnt darken over time. and of course it will protect the wood.

pinkmouse · 31st January 2006, 09:54 PM

All wood darkens with exposure to the air and sunlight. The way this is prevented on modern commercial products is to use a UV blocking lacquer.

31st January 2006, 09:23 PM	#1
Puggie diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	Non-tinted oil finish for wood? I have previously finished cabinets by sanding to about 600grit and applying danish oil, this can look stunning but it gives a light amber tint to the wood which darkens over time, is there an oil that doesn't age as severely and doesn't give the wood an amber tint. I have some Beech that once sanded is a very good match for the current furnature, I don't want to oil it and find it goes darker. Is there another finish available which gives a satin like finish which is resistant to liquid and occasional knocks.

31st January 2006, 09:54 PM	#3
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	All wood darkens with exposure to the air and sunlight. The way this is prevented on modern commercial products is to use a UV blocking lacquer. __________________ Al I conceive of nothing, in religion, science or philosophy, that is more than the proper thing to wear, for a while. Charles Fort

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31st January 2006, 09:43 PM	#2
cowanrg diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lafayette, CO	could you do a lacquer? just a clear, semi-gloss of flat brush-on lacquer? it wont change the look of the wood really, it just gives it a wet look, like the danish oil does. and it shouldnt darken over time. and of course it will protect the wood.

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