Danish oil is also called Danish oil and has been used to finish wood for hundreds of years. This Danish oil is characterised by:
- Use of high-quality, natural ingredients.
- Less than 20% solvents (other brands often contain 70% or more solvents!).
- Low consumption.
- Normally only 1 or 2 layers needed.
The story of Danish oil... Our distant ancestors mainly used linseed oil to finish their wooden workpieces where the main purpose was to protect against rot. Of course, for some pieces like the Sunday coach, it would also be nice if it shone beautifully, something that was not easy with linseed oil. No, for that shine you had to use a so-called varnish consisting of dissolved resins. But yes, these varnishes lay on top of the wood, so to speak, instead of soaking in nicely.
So on the one hand we had linseed oil, which did impregnate but did not shine very well. On the other hand, we had varnish that did not impregnate but did shine. So it was just a matter of waiting until someone combined these two ingredients. This resulted in a product that did impregnate, but that would also give a nice shine when applied in sufficient layers. We don't know who it was but the obvious assumption is that it was a Dane who did this first, which is why this mix went into the world as Danish oil.
What is it:
Even today, Danish oil is still widely used by, for example, woodturners and to protect outdoor work. The mix of ingredients varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, as mentioned, but one of the drawbacks of most Danish oils is the fact that it takes quite a few coats of it before the wood is saturated because they often contain up to 70% solvent. We have managed to improve that feature in particular by working with a hugely high proportion of oil and resin and only very little (less than 20%) solvent in our Danish oil. As a result, you get more oil for your money and less work and oil is needed to finish a project.
Our Danish oil is a coking of mainly natural, drying oils and rosin. This gives this Danish oil a strong, weather-resistant film. The rosin present in this product gives the oil a slightly higher gloss.
The main ingredients of this Danish oil are:
- Chinese Tung Oil (Tung Oil)
- Refined Linseed oil
- Dehydrated Castor oil
- Colophony
- Drying agent (lead-free and cobalt-free)
- Thinner (maximum 200 grams per litre of VOC)
Preparation before using this oil:
- The wood should be clean and dry.
- If required, sand to a minimum of 180-grit paper.
- Remove dust and grease from the surface by wiping with turpentine oil.
- For exterior applications, pre-treat with one coat of Impregnation Oil (for dark wood types) or diluted Improved Wood Oil (for light wood types).
How to process this oil?
- Apply a thin layer of Danish oil to the surface using a block witter, flat brush, patent brush or roller.
- Carefully treat knotty wood, cracks and the like.
- Where the oil is easily absorbed apply an additional coat immediately (wet in wet).
- Allow to penetrate for approx. 30 minutes, depending on temperature. Shorter in warm weather, longer in cooler weather.
- After this time, but in any case before the oil begins to dry, wipe off any excess oil with clean, dry cloths so that no oil remains on the surface. If the excess oil is removed too late or not thoroughly enough, this can result in a slow-drying layer that starts to wrinkle and stick.
- If necessary, apply subsequent layers of oil at least 24 hours apart. If desired, sand lightly between coats to remove any fibres that have built up.
How much oil do you need?
- Consumption depends directly on the absorbency of the specific boards and beams and can therefore vary greatly, but on average the consumption of this product is around 15 square metres per litre per coat.
- If the surface has been pre-treated with Impregnating Oil, one coat of Danish oil is generally sufficient.
What is the drying time?
- The drying time depends mainly on temperature, humidity and layer thickness.
- Under normal conditions, the oil dries within 4 to 8 hours. However, always count on 24 hours per layer.
- Preferably process the oil at normal temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees. Processing at temperatures above 30 degrees or below 5 degrees and processing in full sun or high humidity can negatively affect the quality.
What do you need for your project?
- Impregnating oil to use on dark-coloured, bare wood as a primer before applying Danish oil.
- Enhanced Wood Oil to use on light-coloured, bare wood as a primer before applying the Danish oil.
- Danish oil for the finishing coat.
- Durability extender to add to the oil to extend the life of the oil film.
- Turpentine oil to clean brushes, remove splashes and dilute the oil if necessary.
Tips:
- Are you ordering a 5-litre jerry can of oil? Then order a jerry can opener and a jerry can tap right away. You can then open and close the jerry can easily and drain the oil without messing.
- Don't expect to use all the oil in one go? Then order Stoploss bags to keep surplus oil in good condition. You can use them to store the oil oxygen-free so it will not dry out and remains fully usable. The Stoplossbags are reusable and do not need to be thrown away.
- Adding 5% Life Extender to the oil can extend its life even further, reducing the need for maintenance.
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