Recent content by matthew1984

hi glm im glad you've found a finish you're happy with. for the bannister you could try liberon finishing oil then use their black bison wax on top of that. used that combo on an old walnut table and the finish was amazing - very rewarding too - working in the oil and buffing the wax is...

its the fitter who is really cutting corners here - and he knows this, as any good kitchen fitter would know that wooden worktops need thorough sealing all round otherwise they will take on moisture unevenly and they will bow. have a look at oakworktops.com says about oiling at least 6 coats...

try finishing oil by liberon, its really hard-wearing and gives a lovely finish, only needs redoing every 6 months or so, if that. have a look at: liberon.co.uk or oakworktops.com (the worktop accessories page)

hi glm it sounds as though the walnut worktops you have received may contain a lot of 'sap wood'. a cheaper part of the walnut tree as the demand for it is lower. this will never darken to the full extent of how a proper walnut worktop should look - even with oil. some worktop manufactures...