tizzylizzy Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 We have just had an oak staircase put in and we can't decide how to treat it. Before we have used vitrificater on pine but I thought it looked too orange. I have seen various oils recommended but I'm nervous of trying them. Has anyone any photos of oak treated with a product they were happy with I could have a look at? Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Sink Unit in French Oak with 4 coats Danish oil - worksurface has about 8 so far [:)][IMG]http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu210/alexh01/b7.jpg[/IMG]Side table in French Oak with 4 coats Danish Oil[IMG]http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu210/alexh01/b6.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 tizzylizzy,Oak stair with 3 coats of Sadolin extra durable floor varnish (clear satin) I'm pleased with the finish and colour.Jono Bedford and SE Vendee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I don't have any pics, but if you're looking for a slightly darker more oak look you could give a couple of coats with Boiled Linseed Oil (bought (not boiled at home!) like this from B&Q, don't know what it is en France) then follow with a good natural bees wax till your arms drop off!) More real and less insepid yellow than varnish[8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halldfandid Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Jono,We are just about to treat a chestnut stair - still bare wood. Can sadolin be bought in France or do we need to take it with us ?Thanks in anticipation.Irene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hallfandid,Suggest you buy in UK because it's cheaper - try Wilkinsons.Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzylizzy Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Thanks for all your suggestions. Jono,your staircase is very similar to ours and I like the finish so I just might pay a visit to Wilkies next time we are in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I suggest that you use TUNG OIL as it it the only natural oil that will polymerize hard, all of the other with plastify which is not as durable.Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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