Joan McElroy Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 I am finishing a Catskill kitchen Island with Danish Oil this the first time I have used it I keep getting dry spots I have applied and applied but the just don't go away. Am I not allowing enough time to cure I have been applying a coat everyday. Help Please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askland09 Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 My first thought is that island is just soaking the Danish Oil right up. If this is a refinish job it could be that the old finish that was on there before is still lurking in that spot not allowing the oil to actually penetrate which I think would cause the old sheen of the original finish to hold true. I think a picture would tremendously help the more seasoned eyes on the forums help to diagnose the issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wtnhighlander Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Those photos do look like areas where the grain curls and exposes 'end grain' at the surface. That will certainly soak up a lot more oil. I find that applying Danish Oil liberally, then using 600 or higher wet-dry sandpaper to work it into the surface, creates a slurry that helps fill those end pores. Be sure to wipe away the excess oil after a few minutes. This method can leave a buttery smooth finish, but you must be patient and coat several times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan McElroy Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Will it be okay to do the whole top surface that way? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 One other thing I noticed in your post is that you're applying a coat every day. When you add Danish on top of uncured or not dry danish, the layer below the new application rewets and drying takes much longer. I use Danish regularly and I give 5 to 7 days between each coat, and as. @wtnhighlander has said, sand with 600 grit to fill pores and wipe dry and wait 5 to 7 days to redo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Joan McElroy said: Will it be okay to do the whole top surface that way? Yes, you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan McElroy Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 First time with this process. Stay with the grain of the wood or circular motions. Finally how long do I have to wait in between applications? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 You have to allow the first finish to dry completely. Not cure, that will take a long time, but generally 5 to 7 days is the correct "drying" time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 At 600 grit, sanding direction makes little to no difference, in my experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 hour ago, wtnhighlander said: At 600 grit, sanding direction makes little to no difference, in my experience. I agree with this, but just can't make myself sand across grain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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