How to Use Watco Danish Oil
Watco Danish Oil manufacturers claim this product penetrates oil finish to enhance the grain of your wood, while leaving a protective finish of hard resins. Originally formulated for floors, the oil also works on tables, furniture, paneling. It is made to produce a satin sheen that penetrates deep into the wood. It is suitable for high-traffic areas and it does not leave a noxious smell after application. Watco Danish Oil dries quickly, application is user-friendly and it stays compatible with both hardwoods and softwoods. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Sand the wood to remove any contamination. Make it as smooth as possible to absorb the oil. Depending on the type of wood, use 150- to- 220-grit sandpaper for the job. If you are reapplying Watco Danish Oil for refurbishing, you don't need to sand the wood.
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Clean all the debris off the wood using a cloth and mineral spirits. Let the area dry.
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Apply the oil finish liberally with a paint brush, paint pad or cloth. Allow the oil to absorb for about 30 minutes.
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Wipe the excess oil from the wood after 30 minutes and repeat the application two or three more times, until the oil has absorbed into the wood and leaves a deep satin finish.
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Allow the finish to dry for 12 to 18 hours, until it has cured completely. Buff the finish with a red nylon pad. If areas of the wood don't show a satin finish, reapply a small amount to those parts. Let them dry and similarly buff them.
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Clean all oil applicators in mineral spirits before the oil dries.
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Tips & Warnings
Be especially careful of water spills for the first 14 days after you apply the finish -- the oil finish continues to harden and it becomes more durable with time.
References
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