Danish Oil is a special combination of Tung Oil and other vegetal oils and resins. It gives a satin to glossy finish and supports the natural beauty of the wood. Danish Oil is suitable for indoors and outdoors and for all types of wood. It is an excellent finish for woodturning.

Type: Rustins Danish Oil is a blend of oils, resins and driers, formulated to produce an attractive and durable finish. The finish is Satin. For a gloss finish, use Rustins Teak Oil.

Use: Primarily for interior bare wood and joinery. Before use on veneered doors and timber refer to the furniture manufacturers instructions as some coating products are not suitable for this application. May be used outside as a primer-sealer under exterior coatings or alone as a high maintenance finish where it will require additional coats and regular maintenance. Prior application of Rustins Advanced Clear Wood Preserver is recommended for exterior woodwork.

Special Features: Brings out the natural beauty of wood and veneered surfaces, gives a natural open-grained low lustre finish. Easy to maintain. Conforms to Conforms to the Articles in contact with Food Regulations and Safety of Toys Regulations BS EN 71 Part 3 1995.

Preparation: The bare wood must be clean, smooth, dry and free from wax, dust and contaminants. Remove wax or surface oil from oily timbers such as Teak and Iroko by scrubbing with white spirit or Rustins Surface Cleaner and a scouring pad, then wipe away whilst still wet with clean rags. Remove existing paint and varnishes with Rustins Strypit Paint and Varnish Stripper. Bare wood may be dyed before coating with Rustin Wood Dye. Do not apply with Knotting.

Application: Apply liberally with a clean rag or brush and wipe off the surplus oil after a few minutes. Nibs may be removed from the final coat by applying oil with a scouring pad, rubbing in the direction of the grain, then wiping away the surplus with clean rags or paper kitchen towels.

Coats: 3 coats should be applied to bare wood.

Drying Time: 4-6 hours depending on temperature and humidity.

Re-coating Time: Re-coat once the previous coat is dry.

Application Temperature: Ideally 15-25°C, do not apply below 5°C.

Coverage: Approximately 14 square metre per litre per coat depending on the absorbency of the wood.

Maintenance: Periodic re-oiling is required. Clean surfaces before re-oiling using White Spirit.

Compatibility: Danish Oil may be used over the following Rustins products Grain/Wood filler and Wood Dye. Up to 30% of Rustins Wood Dye may be added to Danish Oil. Rustins Polyurethane Varnish may be applied over Rustins Danish Oil at any time. This product can be used as a wood primer before applying undercoat. The surface must be clean before varnishing.

Stir well before use or product will dry to a gloss finish.

Shelf-life / Storage: Many years if stored in original, tightly closed container in normal cool, dry conditions. Note: once opened it is recommended that the oil is transferred to a smaller metal/glass container (or Stoplossbags) as it is used up to minimise the airspace over the oil as this can cause the formation of a solid gel.

Hazards: Flammable. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Use in a well ventilated area. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from sources of ignition – no smoking. Keep container tightly closed.

Important: Rags used for oiling should be laid out flat to dry; otherwise they may catch fire due to spontaneous combustion.

Clean-Up: Clean brushes with White Spirit or Rustins Brush Cleaner whilst wet. If dried on, clean brushes with Rustins Brush Restorer. Dried spills on surface should be removed with Rustins Strypit Paint and Varnish Remover.