[adamc]

Hi, Is it a good idea to use lime wax under Danish oil on a kitchen worktop? In other words is it hygienic and durable?

I am actually planning on using Worktop Oil (made by Rustins) which I believe is the same as Danish oil but less yellow.

It is going on a solid Oak Worktop (90mm staves) . I have already put 3 coats of Danish oil on it. I am not happy with it so am going to sand it off, apply limewax, then work top oil. I am looking for a lightish whitish, not yellow finish.

.. is this wise.

 

[Semipro]

Hello Adam welcome to the forum.
Usually after you apply wax you can't get oil to absorb into the wood my belief is oil and wax do not mix well

 

[old55]

Welcome to the forum Adam.

 

[FCarvi]

Hello Adam, I´m certainly no expert by any means but I think you will fail sanding the finish off because the wood already soaked the oil, you can still apply wax for protection, just remember to wipe the excess after a few minutes.

BTW I´m new to the forum too!!

 

[jw2170]

Welcome to the forum.

Thank you for joining us, Adam.




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[jw2170]

Hello Adam, I´m certainly no expert by any means but I think you will fail sanding the finish off because the wood already soaked the oil, you can still apply wax for protection, just remember to wipe the excess after a few minutes.

BTW I´m new to the forum too!!

Welcome, also, Fer.

 

[adamc]

Thank you for your comments and welcomes. I think I will just use the oil and not the lime wax. I agree that sanding it off could be painful. The advantage is I am replacing Danish oil with worktop oil so - the same base, just not so yellow. I think I don't have get all of the Danish oil off before I re-coat with worktop oil... but we shall see.

Great Forum BTW