Oak veneered doors.

Gilesda · 21 Jan 2010

Hi all.
I've bought a couple of interior doors which are oak veneered with 2 glass panels.
I wanted to treat them with teak oil, but after reading the information with the doors it says "these doors are not suitable for oils or waxes."
Has anybody oiled a veneered door & was it ok? Is the reason why they don't recommend oil because it could lift the veneer?
I actually tried a small part of the door at the bottom, with the oil, before I read the instructions. It seems ok but these doors have a chipboard type core with a thin veneer of oak over the top.
Any advice much appreciated.

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psw1811 · 21 Jan 2010

You should have no problems finishing veneered doors with oil or wax, sounds stupid but are you sure the doors are not pre-finished?

Dont use teak old - use Danish oil

Gilesda · 21 Jan 2010

They have a real oak veneer which has no finish on it. The instructions say the doors must be varnished or painted before hanging. A note adds that the doors are not suitable for wax or oil.

What is the difference between danish oil & teak? I tried a small area along the bottom of the door with clear teak oil & it gave a good finish.

psw1811 · 21 Jan 2010

They will be fine finished with oil - unless it's a damp environment like a bathroom. Manufacturers cover there back stating varnish or paint as it helps stop any moisure entering the door thus causing it to twist or warp. Danish oil is a blend of oils - it's thinner and builds to a nice lustre, Teak oil is more for protecting in weather - thicker and doesn't polish up well

Gilesda · 21 Jan 2010

Ok thanks, I'll get hold of some Danish oil.
My worry with using any oil was the possibility of the oil soaking through to the core & lifting the veneer. I've just noticed further down the instructions, they don't recomend oil because "it doesn't seal the door."
I wouldn't have thought an internal door would have a problem with moisture penetration, though one of them is going between the kitchen & dining room.

psw1811 · 21 Jan 2010

Exactly - paint and varnish seal a lot better, you will have no problem on the kitchen, apply about 3 or 4 coats of danish oil (thin coats and buff) really nice finish

Gilesda · 21 Jan 2010

Thanks for the advice, I'll do as you say with the Danish oil.

HandyHands · 3 Feb 2010

Hi, Can I ask how you got on with the Danish Oil on the veneered doors, as I'm in the same position - I have a couple of Oak veneered shaker style doors (glazed) that I need to finish. The instructions state the same - not recommended for oil or wax finishing, and no water based finishes. I'd like to keep the doors as natural as possible, and was considering using Sikkens TSI Plus colourless.

Cheers.

nicsmcc · 9 Feb 2010

Gilesda said:
Thanks for the advice, I'll do as you say with the Danish oil.

Hi, I just wondered how you got on with your doors as I too have doors and skirting stating the same do's and dont's

Thanks,
Nicola

dangerousdave78 · 31 May 2011

Are these B & Q ones, they are mostly pre-finnished.

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