Protecting an oak worktop

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I’m about to fit a new oak worktop in our kitchen and have bought some Osmo oil to apply to the surface.

But I’m wondering what to do about the surfaces I won’t be able to get to once fitted. I’m thinking about the edge of the sink cut out, btw I’m fitting a surface mounted sink, the edges which face the wall and then the underneath.

Would you recommend these areas to be poly varnished?

Any advice would be welcomed.

Richard
 
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The oil should be used to all cuts , don’t forget to oil bottom surface before installed, any exposed cuts not on show can be further protected with foil tape which resists both heat and moisture .Can also be used above appliances like dishwasher as it protects from steam when opening door.
 
But as the edges of the cut out for the sink will not be accessible is just a couple of coats oil before securing the sink enough. That's why I was asking whether the use of varnish would be better in the areas that are not accessible for future maintenance application of oil.

Richard
 
But as the edges of the cut out for the sink will not be accessible is just a couple of coats oil before securing the sink enough. That's why I was asking whether the use of varnish would be better in the areas that are not accessible for future maintenance application of oil.

Richard
Usually minimum 5 coats
 
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So use 5 coats of oil on these inaccessible areas, is that what you’re saying?

Richard
 
How about 5 coats of oil around the sink cut out and then line it with foil tape to help prevent any ingress at a future date.
Trim it on the top surface so that when the sink is fitted it will be hidden underneath the sink edge.
 

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