rubus Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I am just finishing a side table with a quilted maple top and would like to use a tung oil to enhance the grain. Is it best to put a finish on top of the oil protection or would the oil be ok on its own? Thanks, Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmykx250 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 My experience with it on my walnut kitchen table has been nothing but excellent- i love this stuff. It's not the same protection as p[oly but NOTHING soaks in to this stuff. So if your going for a more natural look look no further. Get the stuff that the real milk paint company sells it the real deal and it's 100% food grade not diluted with junk like the other brands are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croessler Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Woodcraft also sells 100% pure tung oil. Just make sure you buy Tung Oil not Tung Oil Finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp4LSU Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 So tung oil from the box stores is not really tung oil? Is application of real tung oil much more involved.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 I prefer polymerized tung oil over natural 100%. It has the ability to build a finish and still be very repairable. I've used Sutherland Wells, but will try Waterlox next. Either way, you just flood on, wait about 15 minutes and wipe off. The Natural 100% takes a good while to dry. Just a heads up. (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 ==> I prefer polymerized tung oil over natural 100%. It has the ability to build a finish and still be very repairable. I've used Sutherland Wells, but will try Waterlox next. Either way, you just flood on, wait about 15 minutes and wipe off. The Natural 100% takes a good while to dry. Just a heads up. +1. SW polymerized is tops, but can get expensive. 'a good while' can sometimes be read as 3 to 5 days depending... So polymerized can significantly shorten a multi-coat finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboMonk Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 The ubiquitous IS versus CONTAINS label dyslexia. "Tung Oil Finish" CONTAINS tung oil. "100% Tung Oil" IS tung oil. "Chicken Soup" CONTAINS chicken. "Fried Chicken" IS chicken - mostly Blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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